Darren Star's new Netflix hit Emily In Paris is receiving mixed reviews from fans. Twitter is blowing up with opinions on opposite ends. Some are calling it a mix of SATC and The Devil Wears Prada while others are calling the protagonist Emily an annoying mini Karen. Is a second season not as guaranteed as we originally hoped?
Twitter Uproar
Twitter users had a lot to say about the new series. One passionate tweeter said, "i will NOT watch Emily in Paris. just bc of the bad styling." Fans were over the moon to see another show from the genius SATC creator, but many shared a similarly underwhelmed tinge of disappointment towards Emily's outfits. However, her style might exemplify a deeper layer of the show,
Another Twitter user chimed in, "literally same, like, from the styling I can already tell the show’s probably going to be out of touch and probably try too hard." But, let's think about Emily's character for a minute. She's a Chicago native who's never been to Paris.
Is she going to share the same effortlessly chic take on fashion as her French coworkers? Probably not. Her pops of color and exaggerated accessories might be exactly what a young woman wanting to put her best foot forward would wear in Paris. Emily's character is the kind of person who would rejoice to wear a beret in Paris and refuse to take the Eiffel Tower charm off her handbag. The question is, are you the kind of viewer who wants to watch that person's story unfold?
Trés Unlikeable
Another viewer shared their stance on the show, "unpopular opinion:emily in parisdoesn’t make any sense, it’s full of clichés, and gives abadvision of paris and parisians, i mean wtf?" The clichés of Parisians and Americans are admittedly obvious throughout the show. Emily seems to barely care that not knowing how to speak French comes off as disrespectful to her coworkers and her coworkers call her a "hick" when she first arrives.
More Twitter users pointed out Emily's blunt inability to appreciate the Parisian culture and her overwhelming giddiness. Someone tweeted that no one can act that happy all the time. There's plenty to enjoy from the series, and although Lily Collins' character needs some work in the character development realm, it's worth watching to develop your own opinion.
