JAKARTA - The Emily in Paris series is one of Netflix's most popular content in 2020. Even though it is widely watched, this series cannot be separated from various criticisms aimed at the story and the main players.

Darren Star, creator of Emily in Paris, recognized the criticism and explained that it was a process of change.

"For me, this is the evolution of a character. I think when someone goes to Paris for the first time, they are surprised by the beauty of the city and that's what they see, "Star told Variety today, May 6.

He considered that many viewers did not understand the initial concept of Emily's character, played by Lily Collins.

“Maybe a lot of viewers who have lived in Paris for a long time don't understand that (Emily in Paris) is taken from a character who first came to the city. This is how she understands - she is completely blown away by the beauty around her, ”she said.

Lily Collins becomes Emily in Emily in Paris, a woman from Chicago who moves to Paris to work in marketing. Because for the first time, Emily experienced several unpleasant events ranging from romance to work life.

When she first started out, Emily in Paris was criticized for taking a Paris perspective that is different from everyday life.

Furthermore, Darren Star promises that Emily's adventure in adapting to French culture will be felt in the second season. The use of French will also be evident in this new story.


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