Ever since Joe Goldberg first crept into our lives, we’ve been hooked on his twisted charm. Now, with You Season 5 finally here, it’s time to say goodbye to our favorite (and most dangerous) bookworm. Here’s everything you need to know about the final chapter of Joe’s story.
You Season 5: When and where to watch
Release date: Thursday, April 24, 2025
Time: 3 a.m. ET / 12 a.m. PT
Platform: Netflix
All ten episodes of the last season will drop at once, so you can binge straight through Joe’s big return to New York. If you’ve missed any earlier seasons, they’re all still on Netflix—perfect for a quick refresher before the finale.
What’s the story this time?
After three years in London, Joe (Penn Badgley) and Kate Lockwood (Charlotte Ritchie) come back home to New York. Kate has taken over her family’s business, the Lockwood Corporation and Joe is happily playing the role of devoted husband—so much so that the public has nicknamed him “Prince Charming.”
But as Joe learns all too well, you can’t erase your past so easily. Old enemies and dark thoughts begin to creep back in, putting both his marriage and his peace of mind at risk. The final season promises to explore how Joe balances his new, “good” self against the killer instincts we all came to know—and fear—in the very first episode.
Who’s Who in Season 5
The big names you love are all back, and there are a few fresh faces too:
- Penn Badgley as Joe Goldberg
- Charlotte Ritchie as Kate Lockwood
- Madeline Brewer as Bronte
- Griffin Matthews as Teddy Lockwood
- Anna Camp as Reagan and Maddie Lockwood
- Natasha Behnam as Dominique
- Phoenix as… well, Phoenix
- Pete Ploszek as Harrison
- Tom Francis as Clayton
- Nava Mau as Detective Marquez
Co-showrunner Michael Foley says they always planned for five seasons, and that bringing Joe back to New York feels like coming full circle. You’ll see how much Joe has changed—and how much he hasn’t.
Getting a sneak peek
Netflix released the Season 5 trailer on March 10, and it’s a tense one. We see Joe and Kate trying to do right by each other and the world around them, but the trailer hints that Joe’s old habits are never far behind. Expect plenty of thrilling twists as Joe’s past mistakes come back to haunt him—and everyone he cares about.
What to expect from the finale
- High stakes: Joe’s biggest challenge yet—keeping his secrets buried.
- Emotional turns: The pressures of marriage, power, and guilt collide.
- A fitting goodbye: Everything builds to a final twist you won’t see coming.
Whether you’ve rooted for Joe, feared him, or both, You Season 5 promises to be a finale worthy of one of Netflix’s most addictive thrillers. So set your alarm for April 24 and get ready to watch Joe Goldberg’s last stand in the city that never sleeps.
