Overview

• The series finale of Netflix's 'You' sees Joe Goldberg exposed, apprehended, and imprisoned, marking the culmination of the show's five-season narrative arc.
• Showrunners confirmed that the series was always intended to end after five seasons to fully explore Joe's character and deliver a complete story.
• Alternate endings were considered, including a supernatural twist where Joe realizes he is a ghost after being shot, but these were ultimately rejected in favor of imprisonment.
• Penn Badgley advocated for an unflinching nude chase scene in the finale to highlight Joe's predatory nature and force viewers to confront his true character.
• 'You' maintained high audience engagement throughout its run, with creators emphasizing its critique of the audience's complicity in romanticizing violent antiheroes.