Season two of Netflix’s 2020 comedy-drama, Emily in Paris, continues the chaotic, comical, and slightly cringe journey of Emily Cooper in Paris and at the French marketing company Savoir. 

Throughout season one, Emily, played by Lily Collins, faced a multitude of challenges due to the cultural differences between the U.S and France, especially in the workplace. Emily lives to work, while her peers, Julian and Luc, and her boss, Sylvie, work to live. 

Furthermore, Emily’s inability to speak or comprehend French culture and the language left her lacking respect from her coworkers. However, as the season progressed, Emily proved to be an asset to Savoir’s success and popularity amongst its clients, such as the eccentric French fashion designer Pierre Cauldalt. 

In season two, viewers see Emily slowly submerge herself into French culture. However, fans continue to critique her fashion sense, for it is not reminiscent of France’s simple yet chic fashion culture.

Although she often wears pieces from classic French designers, such as Chanel and Christian Dior, her clothes are often bright, patterned, and multicolored. On the other hand, Emily’s French peers, such as Camille and Sylvie, have a more simplistic, neutral-colored style. 

Emily in Paris’ fashion designer, Marilyn Fitoussi, intentionally dressed Emily against the French fashion norms.

“She knows the French rules regarding fashion, but she doesn’t want to lose her personality and convert herself into a French clone, dressing like most of the women in Paris – jeans, navy blazer, white T-shirt and white sneakers,” Fitoussi said. 

Emily’s arrogant personality can cause the show to be unbearable at times. In season one, fans argued that Emily got everything handed to her, and she should have faced struggles for not speaking French. 

However, in season two, Emily’s close friend and a client of Savoir, Camille, finally ridicules Emily for her lack of French knowledge. Camille’s disapproval of Emily’s lack of French knowledge prompts her to focus more on her language classes.  

Despite these improvements, Emily in Paris still has its fair share of cringe moments. However, the show does deliver a nice blend of drama and comedy.