Lucas Bravo, who plays fan-favorite Gabriel on Emily in Paris, opens up about his frustrations with the creative direction of the show ahead of season 5, hinting at the possibility of not returning for the next installment. The hit Netflix series, created by Darren Star, follows an ambitious marketing executive, Emily Cooper (Lily Collins), as she navigates her new life in Paris. Gabriel, a charming chef and neighbor, was Emily’s love interest and, initially, a lighthearted and playful character. It seems, however, that over time the writing turned Gabriel into a melancholic, passive character, according to Bravo.