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Netflix's 'You' Concludes With Divisive Finale and Unused Alternate Endings Revealed

The psychological thriller ends its five-season run with Joe Goldberg imprisoned, as creators discuss their late-stage decisions and fan reactions remain split.

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Overview

  • The series finale of 'You' sees Joe Goldberg imprisoned, delivering a final monologue questioning societal fascination with figures like him.
  • Showrunners Michael Foley and Justin W. Lo confirmed that the decision to deny Joe redemption was made late in the writing process.
  • Alternate endings considered included Joe being shot and revealed as a ghost or living miserably after escaping justice.
  • Fan reactions to the finale are divided, with some praising its resolution while others criticize it as unsatisfying or repetitive.
  • Netflix and creators confirmed in 2023 that season five would be the series' final chapter, aligning with the show's original vision.