Netflix’s The Wrong Paris, the bubbly romantic comedy that premiered on September 12, 2025, has quickly become a streaming sensation, with viewers raving about its nostalgic charm and heartwarming hijinks. Starring noughties icon Miranda Cosgrove as Dawn, a small-town Texas dreamer chasing art school in France, the film takes an unexpected detour when she joins a dating reality show called The Honeypot—only to discover it’s set in Paris, Texas, not the City of Light. Directed by Janeen Damian (Irish Wish, Falling for Christmas), this 90-minute delight packs humor, heart, and just enough self-aware satire to keep you smiling, earning a 78% on Rotten Tomatoes and fans on X (#TheWrongParis) calling it “the best Netflix rom-com in years.”
Cosgrove shines as Dawn, the caring sister and granddaughter who’s all heart and zero filter, reluctantly auditioning for the show to fund her Parisian dreams. But landing in the Lone Star version of Paris flips her plan: she schemes to get eliminated fast, only to spark real chemistry with bachelor Trey (Pierson Fodé), a charming rancher who’s more than meets the eye. The film’s clever premise pokes fun at reality TV tropes, with contestants like scheming Alexis (Madison Pettis) and bubbly Bailey (Hannah Stocking) adding fizzy fun, while Frances Fisher steals scenes as Dawn’s wise-cracking grandmother. Yvonne Orji as the show’s host brings sassy energy, and the Texas landscapes—vast ranches under big skies—provide a sunny backdrop for the whirlwind romance.
What makes The Wrong Paris addictive is its feel-good nostalgia—Cosgrove channels her iCarly wit with grown-up grace, delivering laugh-out-loud moments like Dawn’s disastrous “Texas two-step” date and heartfelt beats as she questions her big-city ambitions. Damian’s direction, light and whimsical like her Lohan flicks, wraps the chaos in a bow of mutual respect and choice, avoiding clichés for a fresh spin on self-discovery. Fans gush on X, “Hooked from the trailer—sequel now!” with one tweeting, “Miranda’s rom-com queen era is here!” Critics note its formulaic beats but praise the “charming, easy watch” for a post-summer slump.
Streaming to Netflix’s Top 10 in the U.S. and UK, The Wrong Paris is the comforting, cheesy escape you crave, blending The Bachelor parody with Sweet Home Alabama vibes. Will Dawn choose Paris or the heart? Cosgrove’s infectious joy makes it unmissable. Pop the popcorn for a binge that’ll have you rooting for love’s right turn.
