Emily in Paris season five returns to Netflix on December 18, but fans are already criticizing previews showing a potential romance between Alfie and Mindy, calling the storyline "lazy" and saying it

Mindy Chen's unexpected romance with 'Alfie' on 'Emily In Paris' Season 5, has left everyone surprised. Take a look at who she has dated in the past on the show.

One person on TikTok explained it, “So here’s my official theory. Alfie, who, need I remind you, works for Maison Lavaux, somehow gets pulled into doing a perfume campaign. Meanwhile, Mindy has returned to Paris as a full-blown star, and they use her as an influencer or celebrity.”

During the season five trailer, a few scenes teased a romance between Mindy Chen and Alfie Peterson, who is portrayed by Lucien Laviscount. The two beloved characters were first seen simply laughing over a glass of wine before things quickly shifted, and they finally appeared in an embrace, seconds away from a kiss.

Emily in Paris Season 4 ends with a major change. Emily is asked to open an Agence Grateau office in Rome. This moves the story from Paris to Italy. It is a promotion for Emily, but also an emotional test. She has to say au revoir to Paris with many questions unresolved. And now, she steps into a new culture.

Catch up on Emily in Paris Season 4's major events and relationship drama before the Netflix rom-com returns for Season 5.

Emily in Paris fans are concerned over the next season of the show after trailers left them questioning writers and claiming their predictions "make no sense"

Lily Collins has a bob in Emily in Paris Season 5. Why did Lily, and therefore Emily, cut their hair so short? Inside the style decision.