This chapter analyzes the contrasting American and French receptions of 'Emily in Paris,' critiquing its portrayal of French culture and the significance of language in engaging local audiences. It delves into the show's impact on perceptions of Paris and highlights the cultural shifts reflected in its storytelling, including the inclusion of a Me Too subplot.
Even before last month’s revised religious rules, Afghanistan’s women were being crushed under the Taliban’s thumb. Now they cannot even so much as raise their voices. While other countries try to crimp the flow of cheap Chinese electric cars, Britain is welcoming them—for now (9:55). And why the French have at last come to appreciate “Emily in Paris” (16:12).
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