25 Shows Like Emily In Paris You Can Binge-Watch Now

Since its premiere in 2020, "Emily in Paris" has both delighted and displeased audiences. The show comes from "Sex and the City" creator Darren Star and follows young marketing and social media connoisseur Emily (Lily Collins), who uproots her life in America and moves to Paris for a life-changing job opportunity. Unfortunately for her, she doesn't take into consideration the many cultural differences between Americans and the French, causing a lot of friction during her time there. Naturally, Emily also finds herself in a messy love triangle as she tries to navigate the ins and outs of her new life.

While some fans have enjoyed the relatively carefree and lighthearted nature of the show, many others have also criticized its representation of Parisian culture, its lack of diversity, and the overall problematic behavior of the titular character (per Cosmopolitan). However, this criticism hasn't stopped the show from being a major hit for Netflix. For those who appreciate the specific style and tone of "Emily in Paris," we've compiled a list of similar shows to check out next. They're sure to include the same level of drama, fashion, romance, and perhaps even some of Emily's problematic behavior as well. C'est la vie, that's TV for you!

Based on the romance novels by Julia Quinn, Netflix's "Bridgerton" takes viewers on a journey through London's Regency era. It's a saga of courtship and elegant balls, centering on the many siblings of the eponymous Bridgerton family. While the Bridgertons look for love, all of their high society events are being closely monitored and shared with the public by the secretive gossip columnist Lady Whistledown (voiced by Julie Andrews).

"Bridgerton" embraces the same kind of lighthearted drama as "Emily in Paris," with plenty of family secrets, love affairs, and hidden agendas. Like Emily, the "Bridgerton" characters often seem like they have the weight of the world on their shoulders, thanks to some dramatic exaggerations. The tension between true love and familial duty is always at the heart of "Bridgerton," similar to how Emily is constantly torn between what her heart wants, what's right, and the pressure to succeed in her career.

Begun in 2019, "Dead to Me" is a dark comedy starring ​​Christina Applegate as Jen Harding and Linda Cardellini as Judy Hale. Jen and Judy are friends, but not for the reasons you might expect. Jen's husband was killed in a hit and run, with Judy being behind the wheel. Judy feels so bad about what she did that she joins Jen's support group under the guise of being a fellow widow.

Surprisingly, the two manage to become great friends, but each season brings more drama and more darkly comic circumstances. While "Emily in Paris" doesn't deal with death or family drama in the ways that "Dead to Me" does, it is about a woman trying to find her place after her world's turned upside down. Emily finds solace in new friends and potential love interests, just as Jen and Judy gradually find healing in each other.

The hit Netflix show "Ginny and Georgia" details the relationship between a close-knit mother and daughter. Georgia (Brianne Howey) is a young, beautiful, and motivated woman who had her teenage daughter Ginny (Antonia Gentry) when she was just 15 years old. The series begins with Georgia moving to a new town with her daughter and her younger son Austin (Diesel La Torraca) after the death of her husband.

At first glance, Ginny actually seems to be the more mature of the two lead characters, but as the show progresses, audiences see just how smart and complex of a character Georgia actually is. While things may seem black and white to her daughter, she isn't privy to all the things Georgia does to keep her family safe. This female-driven story is just the kind of thing for fans of "Emily in Paris." While the women's relationships with men are present in both shows, it's their inner strength and perseverance that drive characters like Georgia and Emily.

Based on the novel by Sona Charaipotra and Dhonielle Clayton, "Tiny Pretty Things" premiered on Netflix in 2020, delivering a riveting ballet school mystery. Rising star and dancer Cassie Shore (Anna Maiche) is attacked and falls from a four-story building. The accident places her in a coma, allowing new student Neveah Stroyer (Kylie Jefferson) to enter the school as a replacement. She receives a full scholarship and begins taking classes while the rest of the community is still knee-deep in the mystery surrounding Cassie's attack.

Like Emily, Neveah is brought into a world unfamiliar to her. Though she's talented, she's also severely unprepared for what awaits her. "Tiny Pretty Things" is driven by character drama, which should naturally appeal to fans of "Emily in Paris." It also brings audiences into the often vicious world of dance and shows what many ballerinas must go through in order to succeed. It's a bit more cutthroat than the fictionalized fashion world shown in "Emily in Paris," but there are still a lot of similarities between the two.

"Elite" is a Spanish Netflix series that's one part mystery and one part teen drama. The show focuses on a group of working-class teenagers who end up attending a prestigious school. There they cross paths with their incredibly rich and privileged peers, who seem to go through life without a care in the world. Every season features new mysteries tied to the school, with each episode providing flashbacks and flashforwards to help build the tension and the plot.

While the show revolves around a "whodunit" formula, it's really the romantic entanglements and the stylish aesthetic that make the show so enticing. Because of this, "Elite" definitely deserves a spot on our list, as fashion and drama are also key ingredients in the success of "Emily in Paris." "Elite" has given audiences various couples to root for throughout the show, but it's usually still clear who the "endgame" couples are, like in "Emily in Paris." The other romantic entanglements can feel like stand-ins at times, but they still deliver plenty of entertainment.

If you love the work of "Emily in Paris" creator Darren Star but find "Sex and the City" to be a bit too outdated, then look no further than the prequel series "The Carrie Diaries." Based on the book of the same name by Candace Bushnell, "The Carrie Diaries" ran on The CW for two seasons before being unceremoniously canceled. Though the show is set in the 1980s, it still manages to feel more modern in many ways than the HBO series that preceded it.

"The Carrie Diaries" follows a young Carrie Bradshaw (AnnaSophia Robb) through high school as she explores life in New York City, saying goodbye to her (fictional) small-town home of Castlebury, Connecticut. Much like Emily, Carrie has dreams and aspirations to make it big in a new place. The series details her life secretly working at a magazine while also balancing her friendships and relationships. Carrie even gets to meet a young Samantha (Lindsey Gort), revealing the start of their lifelong friendship.

"Kitz" is a German teen drama that details the mysterious circumstances around the death of Joseph (Felix Mayr), a young man who crashes his car on an icy mountain road on New Year's Eve. A year after his death, his sister Lisi (Sofie Eifertinger) swears to take revenge on the rich kids who she believed caused his accident. She knows that he was driving to see the wealthy influencer who he was romantically involved with, Vanessa von Höhenfeldt (Valerie Huber). Lisi believes that rich and famous kids like Vanessa just play around with people's emotions, swearing that she'll teach her what it's like to be on the losing end of things for once.

However, as the show continues, Lisi and the audience both see another side to the rich and famous, and there are lots of twists along the way to keep things interesting. There might not seem to be too many similarities to "Emily in Paris" at first glance, but "Kitz" caters to the same demographic and delivers a lot of spicy drama, with romance and ambition driving the main characters.

Set in mid-20th-century New York, "The Marvelous Mrs. Maisel" follows a recently single housewife on a journey of self-discovery. Upon learning that her husband cheated on her and is leaving her for his much younger secretary, Midge Maisel (Rachel Brosnahan) decides to follow her passion in stand-up comedy. The career path she chooses isn't an easy one, especially as a woman in the 1950s, but Midge's stubbornness and determination drive her unceasingly. Her character is similar to Emily, as she's an incredibly hard worker when it comes to her career and can never be told that she can't do something. Midge is someone who's used to hearing no, but as the show progresses, she learns never to lose faith in herself.

While Midge can be a somewhat shortsighted character, she has the best intentions and just wants to succeed when others assume that she'll fail. She makes bold decisions that change the entire trajectory of her life, which is something that Emily could certainly relate to. At the end of "Emily in Paris" Season 2, for example, she's faced with the choice of uprooting her life and moving to Paris for good or staying in the job she knows and returning home to America.

From the mind of "The Office" alum Mindy Kaling, "The Mindy Project" is a romantic comedy that follows the blunt and somewhat savage character of Mindy Lahiri (Kaling). Mindy tries to balance her personal and professional life as an OB/GYN while also interacting with quirky co-workers who sometimes double as love interests.

"The Mindy Project" fits well on this list because just like "Emily in Paris," it's a show about a woman learning about herself and growing through her life experiences. Mindy starts out as a pretty self-centered person, much like Emily. However, as the show continues, Mindy grows as a character and became an incredibly independent and grounded woman, while admittedly still holding on to some of her flaws. Romance is good, but self-discovery is even better, and "The Mindy Project" balances both quite well. With plenty of laughs and dramatic moments, "The Mindy Project" is a hilariously good time.

You may wonder why a show about football is on a list of shows similar to "Emily in Paris," but hear us out. "Ted Lasso" stars Jason Sudeikis as the eponymous Ted, an American college football coach who is hired to lead an English soccer team. His hiring is secretly a ploy by the team's owner to get back at her ex-husband, as she knows how much the team still means to him and wants to sabotage it. Lasso tries his best to endear himself to the club's fans, who are understandably skeptical of his capabilities. After all, Ted knows basically nothing about English football.

Ted is arguably very similar to Emily (per The Kit). They both share the same sunny optimism, bringing positive energy wherever they go. Like Emily, Ted also leaves America for another country without knowing much about its culture, all because of a job opportunity that many believe him unqualified for. Ted doesn't even read up on the terminology of the sport before moving, just as Emily doesn't bother to learn the French language. These shows may sound different, but at the core, they're so similar that many fans of "Emily in Paris" will likely enjoy "Ted Lasso."

"Gilmore Girls" captivated audiences for seven seasons with the wholesome and relatable relationship between Lorelai Gilmore (Lauren Graham) and her daughter Rory (Alexis Bledel). The two are 16 years apart in age, making their relationship more like sisters than anything else. However, as the show progresses, audiences see Lorelai take on more of a motherly role when her daughter goes through the growing pains of adolescence.

Like in "Emily in Paris," women are at the forefront of this story, with multiple generations of Gilmore Girls taking centerstage. The series details how both Lorelai and Rory grow in their personal and professional lives, outlining how Lorelai tries to build a successful career while Rory goes from a kid in high school to a young adult trying to find her way in college. Years after the final season aired, a follow-up miniseries was released called "Gilmore Girls: A Year in the Life." The sequel brings the story full circle as Rory deals with some of the same situations her mother faces in the original show.

Based on the true story of former Cosmopolitan editor-in-chief Joanna Coles (who also serves as an executive producer), "The Bold Type" dives deep into a fictionalized version of the New York publishing industry.

The series follows a group of three friends — Jane Sloan (Katie Stevens), Kat Edison (Aisha Dee), and Sutton Brady (Meghann Fahy) — who live in New York City and work for the magazine Scarlet, a clear stand-in for the real Cosmopolitan. The story mainly centers on the women's personal lives as they try to balance their editorial careers and their romantic relationships. As far as the plot goes, this series is incredibly similar to "Emily in Paris" as it showcases the fashion and editorial world from the perspective of these three career-driven women. Like with Emily, their jobs are heavily featured on the show, but their romantic partners are the ones really driving the drama forward.