You can chart the decline and fall of the American dream through the prism of Darren Star protagonists. Carrie Bradshaw of “Sex and the City” could afford an apartment full of Manolo Blahniks as a freelance columnist, while Liza Miller of “Younger” has to deceive her way into an entry level publishing job. Like her predecessors, the titular heroine of “Emily in Paris” (played by Lily Collins) has a passion for storytelling — but rather than the written word, she’s channeled that skill into social media marketing for brands, plus her personal Instagram account. A move to Europe hasn’t put a dent in Emily’s ultra-American work ethic; if anything, she’s infectious, with her unconflicted capitalism rubbing off on colleagues, friends and lovers like a virus.
Upon its premiere in October 2020, “Emily in Paris” went viral in another sense: the show became a massive hit for Netflix, bestowing...
Upon its premiere in October 2020, “Emily in Paris” went viral in another sense: the show became a massive hit for Netflix, bestowing...
- 8/15/2024
- by Alison Herman
- Variety Film + TV
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