After five seasons of obsession, murder, and manipulation, “You” has closed the book on Joe Goldberg — a farewell that has left audiences both unsettled and intrigued.
Here is all we know:
What time did ‘You’ Season 5 release?
The final season of “You” premiered on Netflix on April 24 at 3 a.m. ET. All 10 episodes of the series dropped at once, giving fans the opportunity to binge the conclusion of the dark psychological drama. The release was delayed from its original 2024 timeline due to the 2023 Writers Guild of America and SAG-AFTRA strikes.
How many episodes does ‘You’ Season 5 have?
Season 5 consists of 10 episodes, each running approximately 45 minutes. The latest installment picks up three years after Joe Goldberg and his wife, Kate Galvin, left London for New York City. Now, Kate is the CEO of the Lockwood Corporation, and Joe is living as a member of one of the world’s wealthiest families.
How can you watch ‘You’?
To stream “You,” viewers need a Netflix subscription. The platform offers three tiers: a Standard plan with ads starting at $7.99 per month, a Standard plan without ads at $17.99, and a Premium ad-free option for $24.99 per month. Full details are available on Netflix’s website.
‘You’ season five reviews
Critical reception to the final season has been mixed.
The Standard awarded the series two stars, citing “cringeworthy writing” and a storyline that “seems to go on forever.” However, the review praised Penn Badgley for his continued commitment to the role and noted Charlotte Ritchie’s strong performance.
Meanwhile, Comic Book Resources called Badgley’s performance “career-defining,” praising his portrayal of Joe’s emotional extremes.
The Mirror highlighted episode five, “Last Dance,” as the season’s standout moment, writing that its twist “jolts You season five to life.”