On Thursday, April 24, the You Season 5 premiered, one of the Netflix series that has kept viewers glued to their seats since episode one. This final season will mark the end of Joe Goldberg’s story, who returns alongside new characters for another round of mystery and revelations. Here’s a full breakdown of who’s who and everything you need to know.
Who’s Who in You Season 5?
Whether you’re already watching the series or just starting it, here’s a guide to the full cast of characters appearing in the fifth and final season of You:
- Penn Badgley plays Joe Goldberg: After leaving a trail of bodies behind, Joe is back in New York—this time with a multimillion-dollar bank account and the power that comes with it.
- Frankie DeMaio is Henry Goldberg: Henry has returned to his father and now attends an elite private school in Manhattan. He is being raised as Kate’s son.
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- Charlotte Ritchie as Kate Lockwood: Kate has taken the reins of Lockwood Corporation as its new CEO. Unlike her profit-driven father, she’s aiming to reshape the company with a more philanthropic and humanitarian approach.
- Griffin Matthews as Teddy: Kate’s half-brother, Teddy admires her but won’t hesitate to challenge her when needed.
- Anna Camp as Reagan Lockwood-Jacobs: Reagan, one of Kate’s twin stepsisters, resents Kate’s leadership of the family company. She believes the role should have been hers and is willing to do whatever it takes to claim it.
- Pete Ploszek is Harrison Jacobs: Reagan’s husband and the father of their daughter, Gretchen.
- Anna Camp also plays Maddie Lockwood: The other Lockwood twin, Maddie has long lived in Reagan’s shadow. She hasn’t found love or a sense of purpose, largely due to her sister’s constant belittling.
- Michael Dempsey as Buffalo Bob Cain: After Tom Lockwood’s death, Buffalo Bob—nicknamed for his cowboy demeanor—stepped into a leadership role within the family. He’s a key mentor and ally to Kate at the corporation.
As mentioned, this final chapter also introduces new characters:
- Madeline Brewer as Bronte: A new employee at Mooney’s bookstore, Bronte loves romance novels, fairy porn, and online research.
- Tom Francis as Clayton: He has a complicated history with Bronte. She confides in Joe about how Clayton cared for her when they arrived in New York but later humiliated her when he decided to end their intimate relationship.
- Michelle Hurd is Dr. Val: A child psychologist working at Henry’s private school.
- Natasha Behnam plays Dominique: A mysterious figure Joe meets outside Manhattan’s elite circles. Though initially distant, she’s passionate and deeply loyal to her friends.
- b plays Phoenix: A witty character who roams downtown and belongs to an alternative social group. Phoenix lives by a strong personal code.
- Nava Mau as Detective Márquez: A relentless and determined law enforcement agent who won’t stop until she gets answers.
- Heidi Gardner is Kim Kramer: A powerful influencer and journalist. If you’re in the middle of a PR nightmare, Kim is the one you want on your side to control the public narrative.
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What is You Season 5 about?
The story picks up with Joe entering a completely different phase of his life. Back in New York, he is now married to Kate Lockwood and seems to have found a stable life—but it’s a carefully constructed facade. Though he’s come to terms with his darker impulses, Joe struggles to keep them under control while navigating his new roles as husband, father, and a respected figure in Manhattan’s high society.
But the past always finds a way back. In this season, Joe will face familiar faces, new threats, and a disturbing truth that could unravel everything he’s built. The presence of his son Henry and the arrival of a young playwright in his life stir up inner turmoil that threatens to expose the man he’s tried so hard to leave behind.
How many episodes are in You Season 5?
The fifth season of the series consists of ten episodes.
