'Lazy, tired and clichéd': French people in Ireland react to Netflix show Emily in Paris

Are fashion, romance and stunning scenery enough to distract from the portrayal of French people and culture in Emily in Paris? Two Parisians who now call Ireland home share their feelings

Lily Collins as Emily in Emily in Paris. Picture: Netflix

Netflix viewers have been obsessing over a new series added to the streaming site in recent weeks. Emily in Paris has been the talk of social media, WhatsApp chats and coffee dates for two reasons: while some viewers loved it for its escapism, others hated its lazy stereotyping of French people and cultures.

Lily Collins stars as Emily Cooper, a Chicago marketing executive who lands a dream job in Paris but doesn’t speak a word of French - cue the stereotypical haughty French attitude of her coworkers who look down on her for speaking English and (shudder) having a strong work ethic. No late arrivals at the office and long, wine-filled lunches for Emily.