Netflix's most popular TV series has a scary true-crime challenger

In what has been a bit of an unsurprising bit of news so far this week, Emily in Paris has shot to the top of the global TV charts following the release of Season 4, Part 1.

According to Flixpatrol, it is the most popular show in 90 countries. However, in the US, it has already been dethroned, which is somewhat surprising.

There, “American Murder: Laci Peterson” was replaced by “Emily in Paris” after the latter was only allowed to remain in the first time slot for two days.

The show investigates in three parts the murder of Laci Peterson, who was murdered in 2002 at the age of just 27. Her husband Scott Peterson was the main suspect.

If you prefer true crime stories to the suds of romantic comedies and dramas, you should check it out.

Back to the main event: In Emily in Paris season 4, Emily's attention is split between Gabriel and Alfie. We don't want to give too much away, but we can say that the season also takes us to many new places.

“From the French Alps to the piazzas of Rome, viewers will experience amazing new places through Emily’s eyes,” says Netflix’s Tudum site.

The first five episodes of the fourth season are available to stream now. Netflix will release the second five episodes on September 12.

The reviews for season 4 were a little less positive than for the earlier seasons, but there was no dramatic drop in quality. As always, Emily in Paris is simply not a series for everyone. The rating on Rotten Tomatoes is currently 58%.

“If you’ve stuck with Emily in Paris for three seasons, you’ll get more of what you love (or love and hate),” says Decider’s consistently positive review.

TheWrap also says that the whole “more of the same” effect is kind of the point.

“Emily in Paris is at its best when it shows us exactly the same storylines with a new twist,” says the review.

However, The Mary Sue's review suggests that some of the spark may have evaporated in this final season. “Predictability is the feel-good factor of this show. But the enthusiasm, verve and effervescence that were present in previous seasons are not to be found in this one,” the review says.

But more than usual, you probably already know whether you're interested in Emily in Paris or not. Will there be a fifth season? That's still uncertain, as Netflix hasn't announced any plans yet.