Warning! SPOILERS about Emily in Paris season 4, part 1 ahead.
Summary
Emily’s chaotic life is still the focus ofEmily in Parisseason 4, part 1, but Ashley Park’s Mindy once again steals the scene with her multiple gripping storylines. Mindy Chen has been a central part of Emily’s story ever sinceEmily in Parisseason 1’s beginning. Without Mindy, Emily would have never felt at home in Paris, as most of her interactions with Parisians had been negative. While Mindy understood where Emily was coming from, she also offered her the perspective of someone who knew enough French not to stand out as a foreigner uninterested in anything French-culture-related.
Mindy always played the role of the supportive best friend, but since moving in with Emily after the family she worked as an au pair for fired her for performing, she has consistently been a keycharacter inEmily in Paris. IfEmily in Parisseason 2 focused on her finding a way to make her dream come true by busking with Benoit and Etienne, season 3 saw Mindy shine as a solo performer during her residency at a jazz club and brought her a new relationship with Nicolas.Emily in Parisseason 4 gave even more space to Mindy.
Mindy Is A Highlight In Emily In Paris Season 4 (Again)
Mindy’s Stories Are The Funniest & The Most Powerful in Season 4
The friendship troubles between Mindy and Emily inEmily in Parisseason 3 already showcased Mindy’s steadfast loyalty the moment she knew about Nicolas’s plot to push Emily away, but season 4 only reinforced Mindy and Emily’s friendship.Ashley Park’s Mindy was behind most ofEmily in Parisseason 4’s comedic moments, openly enjoying Timothée’s TikTok videos as Emily stressed over the whole ordeal, or letting Gabriel shower at their flat purposely not telling Emily. However,Emily in Parisseason 4 gave Mindy plenty of key moments that brought the story forward, making Mindy one of the show’s key characters.
From empathizing with Nicolas over both their legacies as children of business tycoons wanting to craft a path for themselves to standing up to him after Nico didn’t defend her against his father’s derogatory remarks,Mindy’s storylines inEmily in Parisseason 4were as central as they were powerful. Mindy learning what still happened in JVMA’s Brand Closet and immediately telling Emily was what convinced Sylvie to tell her story to Le Monde,prompting more problems between Mindy and Nicolas, but also letting Mindy stand up for her beliefs, once again proving one ofEmily in Paris’s finest characters.
Mindy enjoying Timothée’s TikTok videos or purposely hiding from Emily how Gabriel was in their shower crown her asEmily in Paris' most consistent comic relief.
Park’s Supporting Characters Often Stand Out In The Best Way Possible
Mindy’s centrality inEmily in Parisdespite her being Emily’s best friend speaks of what Ashley Park could do if she were given a lead role in a TV show. With an extensive career in theatre and plenty of roles in TV shows,Park proved her ability, often standing out despite only being a supporting character. Her Ashley Gold inGirls5Evabrilliantly played the glue that held the girl band together, just like Kimber inOnly Murders in the Buildingwas an easily believable suspect and one of the show’s season 3 highlights.
Emily In Paris Season 4 Part 1 Ending Explained
Emily in Paris season 4, part 1 picks up after the season 3 cliffhanger ending, but it’s own conclusion is far from satisfying as new problems emerge.
Emily in Parisseason 4 having Mindy consistently as a supporting character to Emily only for Park’s character to outshine her, especially considering Emily’s relatively straightforward storylines inEmily in Parisseason 4, part 1, cements the need for a TV show casting Park as lead.Such a possibility could showcase Park’s comedic talent just as much as her dramatic side, finally letting viewers bask in her abilitiesafter plenty of TV shows likeEmily in Parisonly looked for supporting roles in Ashley Park’s characters.
Emily in Parisseason 4, part 1 is now streaming on Netflix.
Emily in Paris
Netflix’s Emily In Paris is a comedy series starring Lily Collins as Emily Cooper, a college graduate who travels from Chicago to Paris when she lands a one-in-a-lifetime job opportunity that allows her to enjoy French culture and glamour while she overhauls a local marketing firm. From the mind of Beverly Hills 90210 and Sex and the City creator Darren Star, Emily In Paris takes a tongue-in-cheek look at the cultural differences between the United States and France.
