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Lily Collins did not hold back in letting the world know her feelings through a loving post for Ashley Park, the actress who portrayed the character Mindy Chen, with a particular acknowledgment of the latter’s performance in the new season of ‘Emily in Paris.’ The post was a mixture of the actress’s admiration and her friendship with the Park, and thus it created a wave of demand for the show, just the way a very well-loved love triangle scenario would do.
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Through her Instagram post, Lily Collins revealed that one scene from the fifth season was her favorite. She tagged Ashley Park, who plays the protagonist’s best friend and the main supporting character, Mindy Chen, directly. Collins jokingly said, “Crying with pride when seeing Ashley Park act always— a pun intended.” She went on to say, “Never not laughing (on and off screen) with my sister-in-crime…” The term ‘pun’ in this context undoubtedly refers to the storyline of Park’s character who, besides being a singer taking part in a contest, has her performances being pivotal to the storyline’s charm.
The post appeared to have an electrifying effect on the show’s die-hard admirers. Comments started streaming in and the majority of the people commenting were those who had just finished watching the new season. One commentator was so enthusiastic that she revealed, “I just recently watched episode 7 of season 5,” while another one simply remarked, “Forever the best relationship in the show,” which was accompanied by a heart emoji that symbolized the intimacy between Emily and Mindy.
The commendation was not just for the fantastic duo of actors. The discussion soon shifted to the possibility of the series continuing. A major point in the replies was a fervent request for extra episodes. “I SWEAR WE WANT A SEASON 6 PLEASE,” one viewer expressed, another added, “we need season 6 by next year.” Such a strong plea is not surprising at all as the series still enjoys the status of a blockbuster, consistently drawing viewers for Netflix with its amalgamation of fashion, romance, and light-hearted drama.
Among the voices of wanting the show to continue were also some comments that took a more humorous, although somewhat critical, viewpoint of the whole situation. A netizen reminded the spectators of a particular storyline in the series by saying, “but she slept with Alfie and never told youuuuu.” This refers to a love triangle between Park’s character and Alfie, played by Lucien Laviscount. It further indicates how deeply the viewers are engaged with the characters and their lives’ every twist and turn. The audience’s deep involvement with the narrative is a clear indication that the show is indeed in tune with the viewers.
The worldwide popularity of ‘Emily in Paris’ can be nowhere more clearly shown than the present case. The comments were not only in English but also in many other languages, all expressing the same – admiration. One user in English asked, “Hey, Lily love ur acting would you ever come to Slovakia please reply would mean a lot to me,” while a Portuguese comment that was translated read, “I want the 6th season!!!” Similarly, a Turkish viewer wrote, “Ahhhhaa harika Bir kadın o,” which translates to “Ahhh, she is a wonderful woman.”
The post of Lily was a social media reminder of the genuine connection between the two leads, which is the cornerstone of the success of the show. Her referring to Park as a ‘sister in crime’ very much underscored the close bond that has been appreciated by the viewers over five seasons. Often, it is this connection off-screen that translates to the most believable and delightful scene on-screen. A fan’s comment, “She is a rock star,” very aptly sums it up, and this is a sentiment that can be shared both with Park’s acting and the couple’s real-life bond.
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The cliffhangers of the fifth season are still fresh in people’s memories, and the common voice from the comments cannot be any clearer: the audience still wants Emily and Mindy to be with them a little longer. Lily Collins’ post expressing her pride in her friend’s performance has turned out to be nothing but the first shout for the continuity of the show, hence the tale of an American in Paris still has many pages to turn. Her recent Thanksgiving celebration with family showed a similar warmth. For promotion, she has been known to channel iconic fashion characters. She also enjoys chic collaborations with luxury brands. Collins specifically took time to celebrate Ashley Park’s new song. Finally, she marked the show’s milestone with an emotional premiere post.
