Overview

• Joe Goldberg avoids death or prison in the Season 5 finale of 'You,' instead facing a physical and symbolic punishment that redefines justice.
• Penn Badgley highlights the creative decision to have Joe shot by Bronte, diminishing his dominance both literally and metaphorically.
• The finale leverages Joe’s rise to billionaire status, making his fall more dramatic and the stakes of his punishment more impactful.
• Badgley argues that extending Joe’s story into a Season 6 would feel forced, as the character’s arc has reached a conclusive endpoint.
• The ending challenges viewers to reflect on the difference between vengeance and justice, questioning what true accountability looks like.