He's the perfect man - until his love becomes the most dangerous thing in your life.He's the perfect man - until his love becomes the most dangerous thing in your life.He's the perfect man - until his love becomes the most dangerous thing in your life.
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Summary
Reviewers say 'You' is lauded for its suspenseful plot and psychological intrigue, especially in the first two seasons. The show's exploration of obsession and love is often highlighted. However, later seasons face criticism for becoming convoluted and politically charged, with some finding the deviation from the original premise disappointing. Character development and plot consistency are points of contention. Despite mixed reviews, Penn Badgley's performance remains a consistent highlight.
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I actually think it's a good series. No, of course it's not the best thing ever, but it's very enjoyable.
The series is about a man named Joe, who stalks women and does everything to protect them. He is also the narrator, so that way we understand why he does the things he does and what he thinks while doing it. We keep getting deeper and deeper into his mind, which is very interesting. That's my favorite part about it, because it becomes clear that he tries to justify every action by making himself believe that it was for a good reason and he really tries to get better. It does make you have sympathy for him, which is not good of course since he's the bad guy. His thoughts can also be funny and sometimes I even agree with him. I actually relate to him (not with the stalking and killing of course, but with personality and the way he sees things) and that's kinda scary, but aside from that it's really good.
You also get flashbacks from his youth which slowly make clear why he gets so obsessed with certain women and what's his pattern. At first I thought the second season would be the exact same but with a different women, but that actually wasn't the case. There's a whole new storyline and a major plot twist!
Sometimes the side characters are a little bit exaggerated, but they're still relatable and kinda funny.
Most of the acting is not bad either, only Sherry is just too much.
I'd definitely recommend it! It has murder and romance, what else do you want?
The series is about a man named Joe, who stalks women and does everything to protect them. He is also the narrator, so that way we understand why he does the things he does and what he thinks while doing it. We keep getting deeper and deeper into his mind, which is very interesting. That's my favorite part about it, because it becomes clear that he tries to justify every action by making himself believe that it was for a good reason and he really tries to get better. It does make you have sympathy for him, which is not good of course since he's the bad guy. His thoughts can also be funny and sometimes I even agree with him. I actually relate to him (not with the stalking and killing of course, but with personality and the way he sees things) and that's kinda scary, but aside from that it's really good.
You also get flashbacks from his youth which slowly make clear why he gets so obsessed with certain women and what's his pattern. At first I thought the second season would be the exact same but with a different women, but that actually wasn't the case. There's a whole new storyline and a major plot twist!
Sometimes the side characters are a little bit exaggerated, but they're still relatable and kinda funny.
Most of the acting is not bad either, only Sherry is just too much.
I'd definitely recommend it! It has murder and romance, what else do you want?
You is every bit as good as people have said it is and is pretty addicting once you start it. I've been putting off watching this since it first came out but finally found the time and now I'm mad I waited so long. For some reason I thought this was a show who's key demo was women. I was wrong. The thing that surprised me the most was how much humor is in it. It made me laugh a life more than I expected. Now, people saying that this isn't as good as Dexter are absolutely right (not much is), it isn't, but it definitely holds up on its own and thought it was overall a pretty good show. Penn Badgley does a fantastic job as the lead and Elizabeth Lail and Victoria Pedretti are both great in their roles as well. Now that I started it I can't wait for more seasons to come!
First 3 seasons were amazing. I loved it. S4 is just so boring. I really want to like it but all the characters are so unlikeable and the storyline is awful. Kate as the love interest?? . I just didn't get it. To go from the other women he was obsessed with to her makes no sense what so ever!. She had no redeeming qualities at all and had the personality of a mop.
Im Only on episode 6 and and would really love to finish what I started but I find myself drifting off or looking at my Phone and that's when I know it's lost on me.
I hope there is a s5 and it's back in the USA and has more interesting characters because this is utter gash!.
Im Only on episode 6 and and would really love to finish what I started but I find myself drifting off or looking at my Phone and that's when I know it's lost on me.
I hope there is a s5 and it's back in the USA and has more interesting characters because this is utter gash!.
You is a psychological drama that feels politically correct. It follows the life of a serial killer and ex bookkeeper "Joe Goldberg".
Penn Badgley was casted as Joe which I think was a perfect casting decision. Badgley makes Joe seem Sinister and imperfect, which is exactly what makes the show so intriguing.
The way the show alters by Joe's thoughts is what keeps it so raw, if it was narrated from a third person perspective, I think the show would be boring but since we are in the eyes of a serial killer, we gain interest in it.
The show also has the correct amount of violence and narration. Action isn't always occurring, which is perfect due to suspense being key in a thriller like this.
The writing is also formed in a way which makes you sometimes side with Joe, which is why Joe is such an important and interesting character.
The show isn't perfect though, there's a lot of "cheesy" aspects to the show which make it seem unrealistic despite realism being the intention.
The directors make Joe seem like the sane one throughout the seasons, which especially with his role, is not what should happen.
A lot of the cast don't get as much air time as they deserve, which is a bummer since many of them are talented actors.
Penn Badgley was casted as Joe which I think was a perfect casting decision. Badgley makes Joe seem Sinister and imperfect, which is exactly what makes the show so intriguing.
The way the show alters by Joe's thoughts is what keeps it so raw, if it was narrated from a third person perspective, I think the show would be boring but since we are in the eyes of a serial killer, we gain interest in it.
The show also has the correct amount of violence and narration. Action isn't always occurring, which is perfect due to suspense being key in a thriller like this.
The writing is also formed in a way which makes you sometimes side with Joe, which is why Joe is such an important and interesting character.
The show isn't perfect though, there's a lot of "cheesy" aspects to the show which make it seem unrealistic despite realism being the intention.
The directors make Joe seem like the sane one throughout the seasons, which especially with his role, is not what should happen.
A lot of the cast don't get as much air time as they deserve, which is a bummer since many of them are talented actors.
The show started to go off the rails after season 2, but it was all still enjoyable due to the consistently amazing performance of Penn Badgley . He is on his A-game again in season 5, but held back by an inconsistent script leading to many out of character moments for Joe. The "always one step ahead" trait of his character is here one episode, then gone the next ,which leads into the events of the final episode where us the viewers can see the twist coming miles before.
Season 5 started off with a good premise with a few twists ,that will be predictable to many, but were still entertaining to watch. Around the midpoint it started to lose its footing but came back with a great episode 8 and 9, which should have been the finale. Instead Episode 10 took a different direction with a narrative switch which didn't feel deserved, and multiple retcons that felt cheap. While it doesn't ruin the whole series like other shows final seasons have , it's sad to see it go out on such a low note, with so much wasted potential and storylines still left unfinished. A few series characters are brought back but add virtually nothing to the story and are mostly used as nostalgia bait, contributing to the feeling of this season being rushed. The best way I can summarise season 5 is that it's a good season (with many high points) but a very bad final season, lacking the finality this show deserved.
Goodbye, you.
Season 5 started off with a good premise with a few twists ,that will be predictable to many, but were still entertaining to watch. Around the midpoint it started to lose its footing but came back with a great episode 8 and 9, which should have been the finale. Instead Episode 10 took a different direction with a narrative switch which didn't feel deserved, and multiple retcons that felt cheap. While it doesn't ruin the whole series like other shows final seasons have , it's sad to see it go out on such a low note, with so much wasted potential and storylines still left unfinished. A few series characters are brought back but add virtually nothing to the story and are mostly used as nostalgia bait, contributing to the feeling of this season being rushed. The best way I can summarise season 5 is that it's a good season (with many high points) but a very bad final season, lacking the finality this show deserved.
Goodbye, you.
Did you know
- TriviaPenn Badgley almost turned down the role of Joe as he feared that the show would romanticize toxic behavior such as stalking. He was convinced after producers told him that that was the exact reason why he was right for the role- he would approach the show and part in a way that would ensure that Joe is clearly the villain of the story.
- GoofsAs a lover of books, especially rare/antiques, Joe would know better than to fold back the covers of paperback books. It puts strain on the spine.
- ConnectionsFeatured in MsMojo: Top 10 Actors Who HATED Their TV Characters (2019)
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- Kẻ Đeo Bám
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- Logos Bookstore - 1575 York Avenue, Yorkville, Upper East Side, New York City, New York, USA(Mooney's, Joe's place of emplyment in season 1)
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- 45m
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- 2.00 : 1
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