Emily in Paris: the show that’s as divisive as pineapple on pizza. You either find yourself binge-watching it with a vat of cheese puffs by your side, or spending evenings crafting angry tweets about its questionable fashion choices and Emily’s uncanny ability to be condescending as it’s their excuse to make a flawed character.  The internet is a warzone of opinions, with some folks frothing at the mouth about the show’s “problematic” portrayal of French people and the sheer amount of berets per square foot. But here’s the thing: despite the hate brigade, there seems to be a silent army of viewers who secretly (or not-so-secretly) adore Emily’s self destructive antics and the show’s escapist charm. After all, Netflix wouldn’t have renewed it to completion if nobody was watching, right?

Think of it like Max subscribers who claims to despise Velma but somehow knows every single plot twist of the new Scooby-Doo spinoff. There’s a certain allure to hate-watching, and Emily in Paris seems to have mastered that art.Love it or loathe it, the show has garnered enough of a following that Netflix is even venturing into the realm of gaming. But fear not, Emily haters! You won’t be forced to relive her croissant-filled adventures. In this choose-your-own-adventure style game, you get to create your own American-in-Paris experience – minus the questionable bangs, American ignorance and an endless supply of designer handbags (although, who are we kidding, wouldn’t we all love that?).

The arrival of the game is probably a promotion for Emily in Paris Season 4

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Netflix saw a goldmine and decided to transform Emily’s Parisian exploits into a choose-your-own-adventure game. But hold on to your croissants, Emily haters! This time, you’re not stuck reliving her adventures through rose-colored glasses. Here, you get to craft your own Parisian story.

You (yes, you, glorious gamer, not Emily with her endless supply of designer handbags) are the star. You’ll create your own American-in-Paris persona, complete with the perfect amount of wanderlust and questionable French vocabulary (because let’s be real, nobody expects you to be fluent after one Duolingo lesson).You get to create your own character, complete with the  gender identity and appearance of your choice.

Familiar faces like the charming Gabriel, the sassy Mindy, and the ever-reliable Alfie will be there to greet you and learn the ropes of Parisian life. This isn’t some sunshine-and-rainbows simulator. The decisions you make will have real consequences, impacting your career in the cutthroat world of Parisian marketing (bonjour, office politics!) and your ever-evolving love life. (Who knew choosing between a croissant and a pain au chocolat could be so fraught with emotional turmoil?) Think of it like Virgin River Game, but with more berets and less flannel shirts.

So, will the Netflix Universe game writers manage to make Emily even a smidge more likable in this new format? Only time will tell.