Are Emily in Paris and Sex and the City Connected? Explained

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As a lifestyle expert with a keen eye for trends and an appreciation for well-crafted narratives, I must admit that Emily in Paris and Sex and the City share some striking similarities that are hard to ignore. Both series brilliantly portray the lives of strong, independent women navigating the complexities of career, romance, and city life, all while maintaining a chic sense of style.

Emily in Paris shares similarities with Sex and the City from 1998 due to its primary topics of fashion, work, and love, all presented through a strong female lead character. This popular romantic comedy on Netflix follows Emily Cooper, a young marketer who’s been hired by a French company in Paris to provide an American viewpoint for their business. As she deals with cultural differences and learns to appreciate the Parisian lifestyle, Emily’s journey unfolds.

In contrast to this, Sex and the City unfolds in the late ’90s, featuring a quartet of female friends – Carrie, Charlotte, Miranda, and Samantha – who navigate New York City’s challenges, balancing their careers, love lives, and personal crises.

As a dedicated admirer, I’ve pondered over the intriguing possibility of a link between Emily in Paris and Sex and the City. This notion stemmed from their shared narrative arcs and the fact that both shows were masterfully crafted by Darren Star, a name synonymous with iconic series like Beverly Hills, 90210, and Melrose Place. Notably, Star was instrumental in shaping the Sex and the City spinoff, And Just Like That.

As a devoted fan, I must clarify that while both shows share some common themes, they aren’t necessarily linked. Although the protagonists might appear to be cut from the same fabric, with stylish and independent leads embodying strong, modern women and successful careers, there’s a significant difference in their ages and filming locations.

In the Netflix drama, Lily Collins plays Emily, a character who ventures to Paris during her twenties, much like how Sex and the City portrays Sarah Jessica Parker’s character Carrie Bradshaw and her friends constructing their lives in New York City during their thirties. The HBO series features Kim Cattrall as Samantha Jones, Kristin Davis as Charlotte York, and Cynthia Nixon as Miranda Hobbes.

On the other hand, Darren Star’s series portray urban lifestyles and the hurdles associated with them in an appealing manner. The show Emily in Paris follows Emily as she employs her business acumen to appeal to a younger demographic, win over clients, customers, and market high-end goods such as perfumes, champagne, and cosmetics while working at Agence Grateau. She also creates social media strategies in the process.

Similarly to Carrie, she built relationships with her readers via blogs, print articles, and online media platforms for her widely-read weekly column in the 1990s. Unlike other Sex and the City characters, Carrie was often found in love triangles – a situation she shared with Aiden and John throughout the series.

It’s been suggested that the characters Samantha Jones (played by Kim Cattrall) and Sylvie (played by Philippine Leroy-Beaulieu), could meet in a potential crossover of both shows, sparking intrigue among fans.

In a different context: Samantha held a publicist position within the public relations field, and speculations indicate she might work with similar clients as Sylvie and Agence Grateau do. Furthermore, at the conclusion of Sex and the City, Samantha relocated to London, bringing her one step nearer to Paris.

Darren Star, the creator, hinted at a potential return of Samantha Jones from Sex and the City, suggesting it could happen if it naturally fit within the plot of Emily in Paris on Netflix. He added that Cattrall would bring excitement to the show with her presence. To add to the anticipation, actress Kim Cattrall attended the premiere of Emily in Paris’ third season.

The first part of Emily in Paris Season 4 is set to air on August 15, 2024, with the second part following on September 12, 2024.

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2024-08-23 09:52