The Netflix psychological thriller “You” recently finished filming its fifth and final season. Over the past five years, the series has followed Joe Goldberg, played by Penn Badgley, through multiple locations and dangerous relationships. In each season, Joe has pursued love through increasingly disturbing acts, leaving a trail of victims in his wake.
The show is based on the novels by Caroline Kepnes. It first premiered in 2018 and quickly gained popularity for its portrayal of romance and the mind of a sociopath. Throughout its run, the series has explored complex topics like obsession, privacy, and morality in relationships.
In a lighthearted video on the show’s social media account, Badgley poked fun at his character’s controlling nature on the last day of filming. The clip then takes a darker turn, showing Joe locked in his signature cage — a nod to his inability to escape his violent past.
you see how Penn wraps his last day on set? very demure. very mindful. pic.twitter.com/5HAJOaSiH6
— YOU (@YouNetflix) August 15, 2024
Season four ended with Joe moving to London and starting over as a professor. However, he reverted to his old ways by entering a twisted relationship with a new woman. The final scenes left viewers unsure of Joe’s fate going forward. Pictures from season five’s set added to the speculation, depicting Joe being arrested but not revealing the context.
The upcoming season brings the story full circle by taking Joe back to New York City, where his journey began. Badgley hinted fans will get answers to lingering plot points. Familiar supporting characters from previous seasons may also reappear.
While no release date has been announced, anticipation is high for the finale. Until then, fans can revisit Joe’s story on Netflix to relive the chilling moments leading up to the climactic conclusion of a highly popular show about the dark side of love and human nature.
