If you’ve not heard of this super addictive You series, let me help you. You were likely watching “Bandersnatch” and “Bird Box” on Netflix and haven’t gotten around to it. This article is more about why anyone worth their salt should start this fantastic dark and twisted TV show. Every season has something new to offer. And for anyone searching for a TV show with the tenacity of Dexter and the personality of Walter White, this is the series for you.
What Are You Watching on Netflix?
The dark and sinister You series, inhaled by the Mother of Movies, showcases exceptional writing. This is a series that ticks all the boxes plus is based on a book by Caroline Kepnes. It’s super easy to access and you can find it on popular platforms like Goodreads.com, Amazon, and Kindle. But for those with a penchant for lounge room activities, Netflix has the whole series in full. The You TV show’s final season airs in 2024 and will complete the sinister story.
You Series Finale
I was scrolling through the ‘trending’ section of the Netflix platforms menu and coincidentally noticed Penn Badgley’s face. I might have lingered a little too long. His face is nice in Season 1. When season 2 dropped and suddenly people were talking about the fact perhaps his face had changed. 2024 will premiere the 5th and final season of this excellent psychological thriller series, You.
Penn Badgley TV Series Trailer
“You” is another series that was renewed ahead of its series premiere in September 2018 by the same producers that brought us Riverdale (2016.) Just when I thought I would never place Badgley’s face, the guy who plays Joe, the anti-good guy… it came to me. He was in Gossip Girl, co-incidentally stalking another blonde. If you haven’t seen G-Girl, I won’t spoil the outcome of that scenario.
Not Everyone Wants to be Followed
I’ve been looking for a series like Dexter but not Dexter since I watched Dexter. The You TV series kicks off with some covert stalking, a love story, and a serial killer vibe. Take an average Joe (his name is Joe) and make a creepy creeper likable. That’s the formula and even when he’s not being un-creepy, Joe is still likable.
Unlike Dexter, Joe may or may not be a serial killer perse. It’s hinted at early on that he very well might have it in him but you don’t get into the core of his true character until the series is well underway. Also unlike Dexter, Joe doesn’t conform to a guidance system but he does believe his agenda is moralistic. It’s obvious in season one, that we’ve only just scraped the surface of what dear Joe is capable of.
All we know for certain is, that Joe is the quintessential nice with a skewed view of life. His overhead monologues in the form of a voiceover are just as creepy as what he’s doing on screen. He has everything in the world skewed while doing a few good things along the way.
Where Can I Watch the You Series?
You TV series is streaming on Netflix and Lifetime but you can buy it on Amazon, iTunes, Fandango, and, Vudu.
The cast is as good as any other show where you generally like 90% of the characters. I particularly enjoyed Blythe (played by Hari Nef) and Lynn (Played by Nicole Kang) and spent a lot of time wondering if Dr. Nicky was John Stamos.
The greatest thing about this so far is you’re still left guessing whether Joe is just a nice guy with a shady past and a lot of secrets. It’s hard to tell how far he’s gone and his true agenda. Whatever it is, I’m in and I’m in.
