The wait is finally over for fans of the gripping psychological thriller You. The highly anticipated fifth and final season has officially landed on Netflix, with all ten episodes now available for binge-watching. Released in the early hours of Thursday, April 24, at 3 a.m. ET, the series returns with a chilling twist as Joe Goldberg’s story comes full circle.
Set three years after Joe’s dramatic exit from London with Kate, the final chapter picks up in New York City—the city where it all began. Penn Badgley reprises his iconic role as Joe, now trying to rebrand himself as a respectable and supportive husband. Meanwhile, Charlotte Ritchie’s character, Kate, has risen to become the powerful CEO of Lockwood Corporation, and the couple attempts to build a new life in the Big Apple. But old habits die hard, and Joe’s haunting past quickly resurfaces, threatening the illusion of peace he’s desperately clinging to.
Michael Foley, one of the creators of You, confirmed in a recent interview that the team always intended to close Joe’s arc with Season 5. “We wanted to take him back to where it all started,” Foley said, noting the narrative symmetry of returning Joe to New York. This final season explores the tension between who Joe used to be and who he’s trying to become—raising the question: can a man like Joe ever truly change?
Read also: Tyler Lockett joins Tennessee Titans, fans reacts
Season 5 introduces a mix of familiar and fresh faces. Alongside Penn Badgley and Charlotte Ritchie, the cast features Madeline Brewer as Bronte, Griffin Matthews as Teddy Lockwood, Anna Camp in a dual role as Raegan and Maddie Lockwood, and Natasha Behnam as Dominique. Also joining the ensemble are Phoenix, Pete Ploszek as Harrison, Tom Francis as Clayton, and Nava Mau as Detective Marquez.
The official trailer, released March 10, teased fans with glimpses of Joe’s inner turmoil and the chaos that continues to follow him. As he tries to silence his darker instincts, new threats emerge, and old enemies return—making it clear that redemption won’t come easily.
With its trademark mix of psychological drama, suspense, and twisted romance, the final season of You promises a gripping end to a story that has captivated audiences worldwide since its debut. As viewers dive into this climactic chapter, one question lingers: will Joe Goldberg finally face the consequences of his past—or will he once again escape into the shadows?
