When will the final twisted tale of Joe Goldberg return on Netflix? Here is everything we know about You Season 5.
Is Joe determined to leave his murderous ways behind him and start fresh, or is it just a facade, and the sins of his past have a way of catching up with him? Only time will tell in this heart-pounding new season of You, which is the most anticipated series awaiting its comeback for the final run, leading the fans to raise questions as follows:
“Will Joe be able to outrun his demons or will they finally consume him once and for all?” So, if you’re wondering the same, then you’ve reached the right place to get all your answers! For your convenience, we have listed all the latest updates that have been released or even hinted at by the cast and crew so far. At last, it’s time to buckle up and get ready to know all about You Season 5.
You Season 5: Are there any latest updates?
Here is a comprehensive guide with all the latest developments that we can learn about the final season, which are as follows:
Renewal Status: In March 2023, the series was renewed for a fifth and final season after the fourth season ended with a great reception around the world.
Release Date: If you have been following this psychological thriller series, then you’ll know that the recently released teaser, which was revealed during Netflix’s Tudum fan event, has been the only update that has been confirmed by the creators for the final season after revealing that the show will return next year on the streaming platform. We predict that the fans can expect the new episodes to arrive as soon as early 2024, with February being the likely release window, as the fourth season is also planned for the same timeframe.
welcome (back) to New York, Joe. see you in S5. pic.twitter.com/WuwScVKbe3
— YOU (@YouNetflix) April 10, 2023
Production Status: This gap is typical for a show of this caliber to wrap up its meticulous production on schedule, especially when the current writer’s strike can cause a major delay in its release as the production of new episodes has yet to begin. The filming will take place after a few months of waiting, maybe later this year, as the pre-production stage takes time to complete before the shoot effectively begins in the coming months. So, the next season will also follow in the footsteps of its predecessors and go on a short hiatus.
Episode Count: The final season is expected to include at least ten episodes with an average runtime of 41 to 60 minutes, just like the first season, in order to complete the series. Of course, the final season can be supersized, which, if it happens, will be confirmed later by the creators. Furthermore, the final season’s renewal was announced a few months ago, making any hopes for additional details being disclosed in the summer broadcasting season impossible!
Goodbye… YOU. Joe Goldberg will return for the fifth and final season of YOU in 2024. pic.twitter.com/1PIP0pRizK
— YOU (@YouNetflix) March 24, 2023
You Season 5 Plot: What to expect in the final season?
Based on the novels by Caroline Kepnes, You centers on Joe, a book-loving, hopeless romantic with a penchant for stalking and killing the women he (claims to) love, as well as anyone else who gets in his way. While Joe’s quest for The One began in New York, it carried him to Los Angeles in Season 2, then to the claustrophobic suburbs of San Francisco in Season 3, and finally to London in the fourth season, which has just begun.
The genre-hopping drama put him into a one-percent skewering whodunit across the pond, forcing him to finally acknowledge he’s not a decent man — an incontrovertible fact he resisted for far too long. Joe returns to New York City at the end of the season with his affluent partner Kate (Charlotte Ritchie) and a hazardous new lease on life – a life he’s finally realized is essentially immoral, which Badgley is eager to explore.
what hat will Joe sport in S5? i wanna see your predictions. pic.twitter.com/T7VfLIntSg
— YOU (@YouNetflix) April 7, 2023
“There are many loose ends in Joe’s past,” Badgley says in the Netflix promo, as we see snippets of numerous people Joe has harmed over the last four seasons, which include Dr. Nicky (John Stamos), orphaned Ellie (Jenna Ortega), and Season 3’s bougie Conrads (Shalita Grant and Travis Van Winkle). However, Badgley is unable to confirm which of Joe’s surviving victims will return in Season 5. Tudum told Badgley before Season 4 premiered that he was looking forward to investigating this new and fully integrated version of Joe.
The final season will carry on from where the prior season ended, with Joe having finally admitted that his life is fundamentally immoral and having returned to New York City with his wealthy partner Kate (Charlotte Ritchie) and a perilous new perspective. “I think it sets us up to actually have a really great finale season,” said Badgley in an interview with Tudum ahead of Season 4’s debut. Further adding, “Can his inner monologue evolve some now? What does it mean for him to accept himself?”
“We intend to bring her every idea we can from our company for years to come,” they said before revealing that telling Joe’s story in five seasons had always been the plan. “Ever since our friends at Alloy shared Caroline Kepnes’ fantastic book, we have always conceived it as a five-season journey. We are excited to continue our relationship with Mike and Justin as they take over the reins as co-showrunners and prepare to bring Joe Goldberg home.”
“You became an instant sensation on Netflix with a resounding cultural impact that has grown season over season,” said Peter Friedlander, Netflix’s VP of Scripted Series. “We’re excited — and a bit terrified — to see how it all ends for Joe Goldberg, but one thing is for sure: You are in for an unforgettable ending.” All these statements have excited the fandom to see how the story will be concluded after all the madness of the last four seasons, which fans have loved to binge-watch.
You Season 5 Cast: Who will return?
When it comes to the cast members of the final season, the network has not revealed anything but one thing is certain Penn Badgley as Joe Goldberg will return for the last chapter. More casting will be announced later as the story of the show will be different, which needs new characters to conclude the overall plot. Moreover, the series creator Sara Gamble will step down from her role as showrunner, and fellow executive producers Michael Foley and Justin W. Lo will take over as showrunners.
“As I step back from day-to-day show running to focus on new projects, I’m immensely grateful to co-creator and all-around genius Greg Berlanti, Caroline Kepnes, my friends at Berlanti Productions and Alloy Entertainment, and our steadfast partners at Warner Bros and Netflix,” said Gamble.
Further adding, “Making the show alongside our writers, producers, directors, cast, and crew has been an honor and ridiculously fun. And I feel lucky to have worked with an artist as gifted and thoughtful as Penn Badgley. I’m proud of what we’ve all accomplished and feel privileged to pass the torch. I’m excited to watch and support the You team as they bring Joe Goldberg’s journey to its delightfully twisted conclusion.”
Additionally, Berlanti and Schechter expressed their excitement about working with Foley and Lo in their statement, thanking Gamble for overseeing the show.
“We are so incredibly grateful to Netflix and Sera and everyone that has been a part of this show from the beginning. Sera is the most brilliant writer and partner and she will remain a key part of the You family as an executive producer. We intend to bring her every idea we can from our company for years to come,” said Berlanti and Schechter. “We are excited to continue our relationship with Mike and Justin as they take over the reins as co-showrunners and prepare to bring Joe Goldberg home.”
Foley and Lo also added, “Working with Greg and Sera on You has been a highlight of our careers and we’re incredibly honored to be entrusted with the final chapter of Joe Goldberg’s story.”
You Season 4: A Quick Recap
The fourth season has an approval rating of 92% on Rotten Tomatoes, based on 53 reviews, with an average rating of 7.3/10. The website’s critics consensus states, “The hunter becomes prey in You‘s London-set fourth season, which shows some wear as this premise begins to outlive its believability—but Penn Badgley’s sardonic performance continues to paper over most lapses in logic.” On Metacritic, the fourth season received a score of 73 based on reviews from 20 critics, indicating “generally favorable reviews.”
In the fourth season, Joe Goldberg, posing as “Johnathan Moore,” is now residing in London, working as an English professor at a respected institution, and leading a sedate existence.
He has also been following Marienne around Europe in an attempt to locate her. His new life of solitude, however, is disrupted when he begins to bond with a circle of wealthy socialites, who begin to die off one by one as serial murderer begins to target their elite group. Joe reverts to his old habits when he is pinned with evidence and blackmailed by the killer, who plays mind games with his subconscious. While trying to keep his true identity hidden from the group and working to catch the killer, Joe develops feelings for another woman named Kate, who is similar to Joe.
Take a look at the official trailer for Netflix’s You Season 4 below:
While you wait for You Season 5, share your thoughts on the potential plotlines in the comments.