As Netflix’s magnetic thriller series, You, gears up for its fifth and final season, anticipation builds up among its ardent fans.
At Netflix’s latest TUDUM event, the show’s charismatic lead, Penn Badgley, whet the audience’s appetite with a tantalizing teaser for the upcoming season.
Teaming up with showrunners Michael Foley and Justin W. Lo, after the departure of Sera Gamble, the upcoming season aims to deliver a fitting culmination to Joe Goldberg’s saga.
In the thrilling conclusion to Season 4, audiences watched as Joe, under his new identity as a high-profile power couple with Kate, managed to find a way to New York, evading his gruesome past. Yet, as any fan of the show will tell you, Joe’s past has a pesky way of resurfacing. With his murderous escapades well known among the survivors, Joe finds himself in a dangerous dance with karma.
The grandeur of Season 5 lies in the tantalizing possibility of Joe being forced to face his surviving victims. Although exact details are under wraps, the teaser for the final season provides an exciting glimpse into what lies in store. Penn Badgley teases, “More importantly, you’re considering what, or should I say, who Joe will come up against when he finally returns to New York.
As fans collectively hold their breath, questions arise. Who from Joe’s past will reappear? Dr. Nicky, Paco, and Karen Minty are all viable options. Lady Phoebe, Marienne, and even baby Henry could play crucial roles in the dramatic unraveling of Joe’s new life. The potential return of Ellie Alves, played by Jenna Ortega, is particularly thrilling.
Jenna Ortega, who was unable to return as Ellie in Season 4 due to scheduling conflicts, could return in Season 5, provided her schedule allows it. The possibility of Ellie seeking revenge for her sister Delilah adds another layer of intrigue to the upcoming season.
However, the journey to Season 5 isn’t without its hurdles. As of the time of writing, the WGA writers are still on strike due to a stalemate over compensation and wages with studios and networks. Sera Gamble, the show’s creator who stepped down as showrunner for the fifth season, has been seen actively supporting the strike.
Despite the potential delay, Netflix has confirmed that the final season will come out by next year. The best-case scenario is fans can indulge in the new season by late spring or summer of 2024. However, if the strike continues, the release may be delayed.
Over the course of four seasons, “You” has managed to enthrall audiences with its chilling narrative. From Joe’s obsession with Beck in the first season to his latest escapade in Europe as a literature teacher, the series has taken its viewers on a rollercoaster ride of suspense and horror. As we prepare to bid adieu to the series, the question remains: Will Joe finally meet his comeuppance, or will he escape once again? The fifth season promises to tie up all the loose ends, and viewers can only hope for an end as thrilling as the ride has been.
