Gabriel is missing from most of Emily in Paris season 5 - but what caused Lucas Bravo's onscreen absence? Netflix released season 5 on Thursday, December 18, with Gabriel briefly visiting Rome before returning to Paris. He became frustrated by his restaurant and ultimately took a new job opportunity that required him to work on a boat far from everyone else. Later in the season, Gabriel resurfaced briefly to offer Emily (Lily Collins) some advice before leaving again in what appeared to be a goodbye scene.