Ep 3. Sexy or Sexist

In Emily in Paris season 1 episode 3 titled "Sexy or Sexist," Emily faces a professional dilemma as she navigates the complexities of the French workplace. Emily's boss Sylvie assigns her to work on a lingerie account for a French luxury brand, which Emily initially finds exciting. However, as she delves deeper into the project, Emily realizes that the brand's marketing strategy relies heavily on objectifying women.

Emily struggles with the ethical implications of promoting such a campaign, particularly in the wake of the #MeToo movement. She voices her concerns to her colleague Luc, who disagrees with her and tells her that French women are comfortable with their sexuality and don't view the ad as problematic. Emily is torn between her personal values and her desire to succeed in her new job.

Meanwhile, Emily's love life takes a turn as she develops feelings for her downstairs neighbor Gabriel. After a series of flirtatious encounters, Emily convinces Gabriel to take her on a date. However, their romantic evening is interrupted by a surprise guest, leaving Emily feeling confused and disappointed.

At the office, Emily must navigate further cultural differences when she makes an unintentional faux pas with her coworker Julien. Emily invites Julien to lunch for a networking opportunity, but is surprised when he brings along his mistress. Emily is taken aback by this display of infidelity, but Sylvie explains that extramarital affairs are less taboo in France than they are in America.

As Emily struggles to adapt to the French way of life, she must also confront her own biases and values. The episode poses thought-provoking questions about the intersection of culture, sexuality, and feminism in today's world.