Netflix Announces New Rom-Com Series from 'Emily in Paris,' 'Sex and the City' Creator

The new show 'Uncorked' will explore the romance and legacy of California's Napa Valley wine country.

Mar. 19, 2026 at 4:00am

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Netflix has announced a new romantic comedy TV series called 'Uncorked' from Darren Star, the creator of 'Emily in Paris' and 'Sex and the City.' The show will follow 'the life of a talented but self-destructive winemaker who returns to Napa for her second chance at love, legacy and that elusive 100 point wine.' Co-showrunner David Schulner said the series will dive into 'what happens when your greatest passion is also your Achilles' heel.'

Why it matters

Darren Star's previous shows like 'Emily in Paris' and 'Sex and the City' have found massive global audiences on Netflix, generating over 435 million total views between 2023 and 2025. 'Uncorked' represents another high-profile project for the streamer as it continues to invest in character-driven romantic comedies that resonate with viewers.

The details

According to the official description, 'Uncorked' will follow 'the life of a talented but self-destructive winemaker who returns to Napa for her second chance at love, legacy and that elusive 100 point wine.' Co-showrunners Star and David Schulner said they wanted to explore 'what happens when your greatest passion is also your Achilles' heel' against the backdrop of Napa Valley's 'beauty and bounty.'

  • Netflix announced the new series on March 18, 2026.

The players

Darren Star

The creator of 'Emily in Paris' and 'Sex and the City,' who is developing the new Netflix series 'Uncorked.'

David Schulner

The co-showrunner, writer and executive producer of 'Uncorked' alongside Darren Star.

Netflix

The streaming platform that has commissioned the new romantic comedy series 'Uncorked' from Darren Star and David Schulner.

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What they’re saying

“Seeing audiences around the world fall in love with Emily in Paris has been a dream. As Emily's story continues to inspire and unfold, I'm excited to continue my relationship with Netflix and explore a new world with Uncorked. We're diving straight into the legacy and romance of Napa Valley, where every great vintage has a unique story to tell.”

— Darren Star

“We wanted to create a series that explores what happens when your greatest passion is also your Achilles' heel. With Napa's beauty and bounty as our setting, we hope the audience never wants to leave. We want to thank Netflix and Universal Television for indulging our copious amounts of day drinking in the name of meticulous research.”

— David Schulner, Co-showrunner

What’s next

Netflix has not yet announced a release date for 'Uncorked,' but the series is expected to begin production in the coming months.

The takeaway

Darren Star's proven track record of creating hit romantic comedy series for Netflix, from 'Emily in Paris' to 'Sex and the City,' has led the streamer to greenlight another high-profile project set in the world of wine and relationships in California's Napa Valley.