Emily in Paris dropped in 2020 during a time when we were all spending more time in our rooms than in the world outside. The Netflix hit seems like a show about fashion and romance. But once you've got an idea of what's underneath, you know that it goes beyond the mere glitz and glamor. It’s a show that laughs at itself and invites you to laugh along. That’s what makes it brilliant. Emily in Paris knows exactly what it is. It's a light, absurd, over-the-top fantasy and it never tries to be more than that. In doing so, it takes all the criticism and turns it into charm. The very things people mock about it become the reason everyone keeps talking about it.This is a self aware show. It knows it’s unrealistic that Emily lands in Paris barely speaking French. And still wins over everyone. But that’s the point. The show never promised realism. It offered an escape in bright clothes. It’s confident in its own silliness. And it's perhaps that confidence that made it impossible to look away.Disclaimer: The article reflects the writer's opinions. Readers' discretion is advised. Emily in Paris turned its flaws into strengths View this post on Instagram Instagram PostEmily in Paris took everything that people said was wrong with it and made it work. Emily is often called a “Mary Sue” because everything seems to go her way. She fumbles through a city she doesn’t understand. Yet her ideas somehow go viral and her career thrives. How is that even possible? Well, in Emily's world, it is. This gave viewers comfort instead of making them roll their eyes. It allowed them to escape into a world where life doesn’t punish you for being optimistic or clueless. In today’s rat race world, one cannot think of relying on just luck and confidence. But for Emily, it somehow works. And that fantasy was exactly what people needed.People also mocked Emily’s loud and mismatched outfits at first. But those bright clothes became a part of her identity. She is portrayed as someone who is cheerful and lively. Her clothes reflect her bubbly nature. Also, it is a symbol of how out of place she was.Paris is a city known for muted chic. Her rainbow wardrobe stood out like a glaring Instagram filter. And that’s why people couldn’t stop talking about her. Emily in Paris made sure the clothes became conversation starters. Every episode gave people something new to debate online. Even the stereotypes about Paris became part of the fun. There were grumpy coworkers, dramatic love stories, perfect cafés and many more. Emily in Paris portrayed those clichés in a way that it stopped being offensive. The creators knew that people would love to hate it. They also knew that that would lead the show to its success. Everyone who criticized it ended up promoting it. Turning mockery into marketing is a genius move. The Netflix hit made itself unforgettable in the process.Everyone has that one guilty pleasure show they can’t quite explain but can’t stop watching either. Emily in Paris is that show for many of us. It’s the kind of show you play when you need something light. After all, it lets you switch off the noise of real life and slip into a world where problems are solved with a new outfit and a smile.Stay tuned to Soap Central for more updates and detailed coverage.