Lily Collins Reacts to Emily in Paris Season 5 Ending

Spoiler alert: Emily Cooper makes a bold call at the end of season 5, and Lily Collins explains why she thinks it’s the right move for her character. On board the Venice Simplon-Orient-Express, Collins shares how Emily’s choice reflects the ongoing theme of self-discovery that runs through the season. Each person Emily is with teaches her what she needs and doesn’t need, what she wants and doesn’t want, a realism Collins says mirrors many of our own lives.

In the finale, Emily and her on-screen boyfriend Marcello Muratori are in Venice as he debuts his clothing line during fashion week. A major twist comes when Marcello’s mother passes control of their family cashmere business to him, opening a tempting job offer for Emily to lead the brand’s marketing. The catch: accepting would require moving to Solitano, a small town outside Rome, effectively pulling her away from the life she built in Paris.

Collins reflects that the fairytale feeling of being with Marcello is real, but she believes Emily recognizes it isn’t the life she wants to keep chasing. While she cares deeply for Marcello, she chooses to prioritize her own growth and freedom, a decision Collins says felt authentically earned by the narrative and Emily’s experiences this season. The ending leaves viewers with a clear sense that Emily is not done exploring her possibilities, even as she weighs love, career, and independence in a way that resonates with audiences looking for relatable choices in a glossy, rom-com universe.

Netflix audiences will have to wait to see how this choice reshapes Emily’s trajectory in future chapters, but the actress’ perspective adds a grounded layer to the show’s signature mix of romance, fashion, and self-discovery. For fans, the Venice setting and the tension between opportunity and personal happiness offered a memorable crescendo to season 5.

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