Warning: Spoilers Ahead!

Netflix's gripping thriller, YOU, has just delivered an unforgettable series finale that's bound to leave fans buzzing. If you haven’t watched it yet, lock the door and prepare for some serious binge-watching!

The Meaning of 'You' Takes on a Dark Twist

Throughout its five seasons, the title 'YOU' has represented various doomed characters encountering Joe Goldberg. However, in the finale, it strikes a chilling new chord.

Following a dramatic showdown with Louise—who delivers a shocking twist by shooting him before handing him over to the police—Joe reflects on his fate from behind bars. Sporting a freshly shaved head, he sifts through fan mail filled with unnerving admirations.

A Disturbing Reflection on Society

"Why am I in a cage when these crazies write me all the depraved things they want me to do to them?" Joe muses. His voice drips with irony and introspection as he questions, "Maybe we have a problem as a society. Maybe it’s… you." In a provocative moment that directly addresses the audience, Joe locks eyes with the camera.

A Message from the Creators

Co-showrunner Michael Foley elaborates on this startling fourth wall break, asserting that Joe's words are a challenge to society's complicity in his actions. "We acknowledge that some viewers have rooted for Joe over the series, and this finale serves as a wake-up call to recognize he is, in fact, a horrifying villain," Foley explains.

Joe's Final Irony

The finale leaves no room for doubt about Joe's monstrous nature. Unlike Taylor Swift's introspective anthem 'Anti-Hero,' which underscored the show's fourth season, Joe remains oblivious to his culpability, defiantly blaming societal issues instead of himself.

As YOU closes the chapter on Joe's twisted saga, viewers are left grappling with the unsettling reminder of the fine line between fascination and moral reckoning.