You
The American thriller series You premiered on Lifetime in 2018 and is based on a novel by Caroline Kepnes. You follows Joe Goldberg (played by Penn Badgley), a bookstore manager and serial killer who falls in love with a customer named Guinevere Beck and quickly develops an obsession with her.
Before the second season, it was announced that You would be moving to Netflix, and in 2020, it was renewed for a third season. In Season 2, Joe moves to Los Angeles and falls in love with heiress Love Quinn. The couple get married and in the third season, Joe once again develops an unhealthy obsession with their next door neighbor, Natalie.
In 2019, You was the fifth most viewed series on Netflix in the United States, and had been watched by more than 43 million viewers. According to Nielsen, You earned a total of 10.96 billion streaming minutes between December 2019 and December 2020.
Network: Netflix
First Episode Date: September 9, 2018
Cast:
- Penn Badgely (Joe Goldberg)
- Eizabeth Lail (Guinevere Beck)
- Shay Mitchell (Peach Salinger)
- Victoria Pedretti (Love Quinn)
- Jenna Ortega (Ellie Alves)
- James Scully (Forty Quinn)
- Ambyr Childers (Candace Stone)
- Carmela Zumbado (Delilah Alves)
- Zach Cherry (Ethan)
- Shalita Grant (Sherry)
- Scott Speedman (Matthew)
- Michaela McManus (Natalie)
- Travis Van Winkle (Cary)
- Adwin Brown (Calvin)
- Saffron Burrows (Dottie Quinn)
- Tati Gabrielle (Marienne)
Where to Watch: Netflix
Latest You News and Updates
Who Plays Bronte on Season 5 of ‘You?’ Joe’s Final Love Interest May Look Familiar (SPOILERS)
"Bronte is drawn to Joe because, as he feels a bit of himself in her, I think she feels the same way."
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Season 5 of 'You' Concludes Joe Goldberg's Story — Here's the Shocking Ending (SPOILERS)
The ending of 'You' could make or break it for longtime fans.
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Does Joe Goldberg, the charming yet deadly stalker and serial killer, finally get caught?
Lukas Gage Is Reportedly Engaged to This Celebrity Hair Artist
What is Lukas Gage’s relationship history? The ‘You’ Season 4 star has a long history of dating in Hollywood, so who is he dating now? Is he engaged?
Netflix Renews 'You' for a Season 5 — but It's Sadly the End of the Road
Just weeks after the second part of Season 4 premiered, Netflix announced that Season 5 of 'You' will be its last. Details inside.
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Netflix's 'You' Is Back With Part 2 of Season 4 — Let's Play Some Killer Catch-Up
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Greg Kinnear Is a Pivotal Character in 'You' Season 4, but Who Does He Play?
The second half of the fourth season of 'You' is out now and introduces Kate's father Tom Lockwood. He's played by Oscar nominee Greg Kinnear.
16 'You' Memes to Help Us Cope With the End of Season 4
Having just finished binging the fourth season of Netflix's 'You,' we can't think of a better way to digest than with memes. Keep scrolling.
Wait, Is Love Quinn Still Alive? She Returns in 'You' Season 4, Part 2 (SPOILERS)
Wait, is Love still alive in 'You' Season 4? Joe's seemingly deceased ex-wife appears in Part 2, and fans are curious to know if she's back for good.
'You' Season 4 Star Ed Speleers on Big Twist and His Character's Fate (EXCLUSIVE)
Does Rhys die in 'You' Season 4? In an exclusive interview with 'Distractify,' Ed Speleers opens up about the major twist and his character's fate.
Amy-Leigh Hickman Dishes About Nadia's Devastating Fate in 'You' Season 4 (EXCLUSIVE)
Does Nadia die in 'You' Season 4? In an exclusive interview with 'Distractify,' Amy-Leigh Hickman opens up about her character's tragic fate.
'You' Showrunner Sera Gamble Explains Joe's Decision on the Bridge (EXCLUSIVE)
Wait, does Joe die in 'You' Season 4? In an exclusive interview with 'Distractify,' showrunner Sera Gamble discusses Joe's shocking decision.
Tati Gabrielle Opens Up About Marienne's Fate in 'You' Season 4 (EXCLUSIVE)
Wait, does Marienne die in 'You' Season 4? In an exclusive interview with 'Distractify,' Tati Gabrielle dishes on her character's fate.
The 'You' Season 4, Part 2 Finale Brings Fans Back to Where It All Started (EXCLUSIVE)
'Distractify' spoke with the 'You' cast and crew about his thoughts on the jaw-dropping Season 4, Part 2 ending. Here’s what they said!
Joe's U.K. Apartment on 'You' Is Way Over Budget for the New Professor's Salary
'You' Season 4 shows Joe back to his same ways in a new, posh apartment. Can he really afford to live there? Here's what to know.
There's Actually a Very Good Reason Why 'You' Season 4 Is Sex-Less
Penn Badgley himself is the reason why there's no sex scenes in 'You' Season 4, and the star of the show had a good reason for it.
Is 'You' a Netflix Original Series? The Answer Is as Complicated as Joe
Is 'You' a Netflix original series? The series, now in its fourth season, is one of the platform's most popular shows. Here's how 'You' originated.
Who Is 'You' Season 4 Star Ed Speleers's Wife? The Couple Lives Life Behind Closed Doors
Who is 'You' Season 4 star Ed Speleers's wife? The actor — who plays writer and aspiring politician Rhys Montrose — is a fairly private person.
Joe Goldberg Has a Stalker of His Own in 'You' Season 4 — Who Is Texting Him?
Season 4 of 'You' sees a mysterious stalker sending threatening text messages to Joe Goldberg. So, who is texting Joe? Let's find out.
The Characters in 'You' Hallucinate on Absinthe — Drink Myths Debunked
The fourth season of 'You' features quite a bit of absinthe, but does the potent alcoholic beverage actually make people hallucinate?
'You' Season 4, Part 1 Starts off With the Murder of [SPOILER] — Who Killed Them?
The Season 4 premiere of 'You' concludes with a jaw-dropping murder in Joe's apartment. So, who killed Malcolm? Let's investigate.
Already Binged 'You' Season 4, Part 1? Here's When You Can Expect Part 2
Netflix's 'You' Season 4, Part 2 release date is just around the corner! Here's when viewers can expect Joe's twisty U.K. journey to continue.
'You' Showrunner Says Joe Set His Baby up With a "Really Good Life" (EXCLUSIVE)
In an exclusive interview with 'Distractify,' 'You' co-creator and showrunner Sera Gamble opened up about what happened to Joe's baby, Henry.
The 'You' Season 4, Part 1 Finale Offers One Jaw-Dropping Reveal (EXCLUSIVE)
'Distractify' spoke to ‘You’ actor Ed Speelers about his thoughts on the jaw-dropping Season 4, Part 1 ending. Here’s what he said!
Amy-Leigh Hickman Talks 'You' Season 4 Role and Whodunnits (EXCLUSIVE)
English actress Amy-Leigh Hickman dishes on her 'You' Season 4 character, Nadia, in an exclusive interview with 'Distractify.' Here's what she said!
Kate Is Very Different From Joe's Past Love Interests on 'You' (EXCLUSIVE)
Distractify spoke with 'You' co-creator Sera Gamble about the mysterious Kate ahead of Season 4. Who plays Kate? Here's what you need to know.
Lukas Gage Was the "Obvious" Pick to Play Adam in 'You,' According to Show's Co-Creator (EXCLUSIVE)
Who plays Adam in Season 4 of Netflix's 'You'? In an exclusive interview with 'Distractify,' 'You' co-creator Sera Gamble opened up about casting Lukas Gage.
'You' Showrunner Sera Gamble and Ed Speleers Talk Filming Season 4 in London (EXCLUSIVE)
'You' showrunner Sera Gambles and Ed Speleers talk filming locations for 'You' Season 4 in an exclusive interview with 'Distractify.' Here's what they said!
'You' Season 4: Release Date, Trailer, and What to Expect
Netflix's 'You' is coming back for Season 4. Here's everything we know about this upcoming season, including its release date.
Is Penn Badgley Married? Sadly For His Many Admirers, Yes
Is Penn Badgley married? He sure is (sorry fans!), so let’s meet his awesome wife, Domino Kirke.
Meet the New Cast Members of ‘You’ Season 4 — And the Characters They’re Playing!
The ‘You’ Season 4 cast includes Penn Badgley and Tati Gabrielle but also five new series regulars, including Lukas Gage and Charlotte Ritchie.
Who Is Victoria Pedretti From 'You' Dating? Find out About Her Love Life
The third season of 'You' is out on Netflix, making fans wonder about the leading members of the cast. Who's Victoria Pedretti dating in real life?
Is Dylan Arnold From 'You' Season 3 Dating Co-Star Victoria Pedretti?
Dylan Arnold is the new hot topic ever since landing a role in 'You' Season 3. Is he dating anyone when the cameras aren't rolling though?
All Three Seasons of 'You' Ranked From Worst to Best
Netflix’s ‘You’ now has three seasons, so it’s due for a ranking. Is Season 3 the best ‘You’ season so far? Critics and fans tend to disagree.
Joe Leaves a Piece of Himself Behind in Madre Linda in 'You' Season 3 (SPOILERS)
Why did Joe Goldberg cut off his toes in 'You'? The third season of the Netflix drama concluded with the serial killer leaving his toes at his California home.
Did 'You' Season 3 Just Reveal That Joe Has a Secret Little Brother?
Joe has always been a loner in 'You,' but Season 3 seemed to show a mysterious little brother, so does he have a sibling somewhere?
What Exactly Happened to Candace in 'You'? Her Existence Was a Mystery for a While
Characters are killed in almost every episode of the hit show 'You,' but is Candace one of them? Here's what we know about where she currently stands.
Tragedy Inspires Comedy — 9 of the Best Memes to Come Out of 'You' Season 3
Although many of us don’t think of Netflix’s ‘You’ as a comedy, Season 3 spurned some of the best memes that poke fun at the murderous drama.
Does Matthew Get Murdered in 'You' Season 3? (SPOILERS)
What happens to Matthew Engler in 'You' Season 3? Matthew finds himself investigating the mystery of his wife's strange disappearance.
The Motivation Behind the Surprise Twist at the End of 'You' (SPOILERS)
Season 3 of ‘You’ has more twists than ever before, and many fans are wondering if Joe kills Love. And if so, why does he kill her?
A Definitive Guide to Everyone Love Quinn Murders in 'You' ... That We Know About
Season 2 of ‘You’ introduced us to a new murderous character, Love Quinn. With Season 3 now here, who does she kill in ‘You’ in total?
What Happens to Joe's Library Crush, Marienne, in 'You' Season 3?
Does Marienne die in 'You' Season 3? The librarian, who is battling her ex over custody of their daughter, becomes the object of Joe Goldberg's attention..
What Happened to Love and Joe's Baby in 'You' Season 3? Does Their Son Survive?
The return of Netflix's thriller series 'You' kicked off Joe and Love's life as parents. With their murderous instincts, does their baby make it out alive?
What Happened to Love's First Husband on 'You'? Season 3 Gives Us an Answer (SPOILERS)
The second season of 'You' on Netflix left us with questions about Love Quinn's first husband and what exactly happened to him. Now we know.
The Official Body Count of 'You' Season 3 Is Shocking
Season 3 of ‘You’ has a surprise twist in the first episode of the season, and the body count grows. So who dies in ‘You’ Season 3?
Does Love Die in ‘You'? Season 3 Is Full of Intense Drama
Does Love die in Season 3 of 'You'? The trailers teased some potential dissonance between Joe and Love, and now fans need to know what happens.
‘You’ Season 3: Does New Character Theo Survive?
Does Theo die in ‘You’ Season 3? See what happens to the hapless college kid who gets caught up in Joe and Love’s dysfunctional marriage.
The Most Divisive Character in ‘You’ Had a Horrible Death
Love's brother in 'You,' Forty, was either adored or maligned by fans. However, most people seem to agree that how he died, didn't sit well with them.