On Thursday, Netflix revealed the posters for the fifth and final season of You, starring Penn Badgley. This season, created and produced by Michael Foley and Justin Lo, will be here sooner than you think. Here’s everything you need to know.
What is You about?
You tells the story of Joe Goldberg, a charming yet dangerously obsessive young man who is willing to take extreme measures to insert himself into the lives of those he finds attractive.
The series, which debuted on Lifetime in 2018, introduced Badgley as a serial killer whose obsession with a young woman reaches disturbing levels. Based on Caroline Kepnes’ novels, You gained popularity after moving to Netflix for its second season.
What is the fifth season of You about?
In the fifth season, Joe returns to New York, the place where it all began, hoping to achieve his ultimate happiness. However, his perfect life is disrupted by echoes from his past and his own darkest desires.
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When will season 5 of You be released?
Netflix has not yet announced the release date for season 5 of the series, but everything indicates that it will be released in early 2025.
Goodbye, you. The killer final season of YOU is coming in 2025. pic.twitter.com/faYEn6JcXG
— Netflix (@netflix) December 19, 2024
Cast of You
The cast of the Netflix series includes several well-known actors, including:
- Penn Badgley
- Charlotte Richie
- Madeline Brewer
- Anna Camp
- Griffin Matthews
Where was You filmed?
The popular Netflix series was filmed in Notting Hill, London.
Who is Joe Goldberg’s girlfriend?
Love Quinn is a fictional character from the You book series, written by Caroline Kepnes; in the TV adaptation, she is portrayed by American actress Victoria Pedretti.
What disorder does Joe Goldberg have?
The second part of the fourth season of You generated a lot of controversy by addressing the topic of erotomania, a disorder affecting Joe Goldberg.
The plot begins when Joe tries to track down Rhys Montrose, a man he does not know. However, what seems to be a search turns into a surprising friendship, in which Rhys confesses to being the killer of “Eat The Rich”. In the end, Joe accidentally kills Rhys, only to find that a different version of the young man immediately appears beside him.
It turns out that Goldberg was never friends with Rhys; all that time, he had been talking to an imaginary version of the mayoral candidate.
What is erotomania?
Erotomania is a delusional disorder in which a person is firmly convinced that someone, usually of a higher and unattainable status, is in love with them.
This disorder, also known as Clerambault’s syndrome, is listed in the Diagnostic and Statistical Manual of Mental Disorders (DSM-5) as a rare type of delusional disorder.
Symptoms of erotomania
Some of the most common symptoms of erotomania include:
- Recurrent fantasies about the person who is the object of their delusion.
- Spending a significant amount of time trying to contact the “loved” person.
- Trying to get closer to that person to validate their delusional belief.
- Feeling jealous at the thought that someone else may get close to the person they are obsessed with.
- Believing that the person is sending them secret messages, dedicating songs to them, or doing anything with them in mind.
How dangerous is erotomania?
When treated properly, erotomania is not dangerous; however, if left untreated, it can lead to social isolation, depression, and emotional distress.
If the obsession reaches the level of physical stalking or constant messaging, it can be harmful.
Treatment for erotomania
The treatment for erotomania may vary depending on the case, but it typically includes cognitive-behavioral therapy (CBT), psychotherapy, antipsychotic medications, stress management techniques, and other therapeutic approaches.
