The new season of the romantic drama “Emily in Paris” has recently aired, providing the answer to the intriguing question – will we finally get the much-discussed Eurovision scene?
After much anticipation and numerous trailers, the new season of the popular series “Emily in Paris” has finally premiered on Netflix. The fourth season is divided into two parts, with the second part initially expected to feature a highly anticipated Eurovision scene. However, plans changed, and the storyline took an unexpected turn. Spoiler alert!
Did Mindy Chen Really Go to Eurovision?
The Eurovision saga in the show began at the end of the third season when Benoît, played by Kevin Dias, submitted a song he wrote for the competition. Mindy, portrayed by Ashley Park, was selected to represent France in Eurovision by internal selection. Early in the fourth season, scenes depicted discussions about the competition, including a meeting with the French delegation’s manager about budget concerns. However, just as the Eurovision scene was supposed to unfold in the second part of the season, the plot shifted dramatically.
Behind the Scenes: Challenges of Creating Eurovision on Screen
In a recent interview with “Entertainment Weekly,” series director Andrew Fleming discussed the challenges of depicting an event as grand as Eurovision within the series. Fleming revealed that while they considered how to integrate such a large-scale event into their narrative, they ultimately decided to pivot towards a musical number at Paris’ famous cabaret venue, “Le Crazy Horse Saloon.” This decision marked a fun yet challenging conclusion to Mindy’s musical journey in this season.
Fans’ Disappointment and Missed Opportunities
Despite significant buzz and anticipation, fans were disappointed that the Eurovision scene did not materialize. Many saw it as a missed opportunity to introduce American audiences to this European cultural phenomenon.
A Brief History of France in Eurovision
France joined Eurovision in 1956 and has been a consistent participant except for two absences in 1974 and 1982. The country has won five times, with its most recent high achievement being Barbara Pravi’s second-place finish in 2021. The selection process for France’s representative for Eurovision 2025 remains unclear, but expectations are high following Slimane’s fourth-place finish in 2024.
Eurovision 2025: The 69th Eurovision Song Contest will be held in Basel, Switzerland, on May 13, 15, and 17, 2025. The St. Jakobshalle arena, which will host the competition, is expected to accommodate about 12,000 spectators for each show. The contest will take place in Switzerland following the country’s third historical win with the song “The Code”, performed by singer Nemo. This will be the third time the competition has been hosted in Switzerland, after the contest was held there in 1956 and 1989..
