'You' Season 5: Will Joe Finally Get Caught? Everything We Know So Far

Joe Goldberg's story is coming full circle as You returns to its roots in New York City for the final season. The glass cage that once resided in the basement of Mooney's Used & Rare Books might be a distant memory (or maybe not that distant if the season 5 teaser trailer means anything), but the city that never sleeps hasn't forgotten Joe. 

With billions at his disposal and a powerful girlfriend by his side, Joe seems poised for a fresh start. But can a leopard truly change its spots? Or will the familiar streets of New York City reawaken Joe's darkest instincts? As Joe navigates his new life of luxury, viewers will be on the edge of their seats, wondering if his past misdeeds will finally catch up with him in the very place where it all began.

Joe Goldberg has come a long way from his days as a bookstore manager. Now, he's stepping into the world of New York's elite with access to Kate Lockwood's billions. It's a far cry from the humble beginnings of a lovesick stalker with a penchant for rare books and even rarer murders.

But money changes everything — or does it? With unlimited resources at his fingertips, Joe's methods of stalking, manipulation, and yes, murder, are bound to evolve. Will we see a more sophisticated serial killer? Or will Joe's newfound wealth simply amplify his worst tendencies? One thing's for sure: In the dog-eat-dog world of New York's upper crust, Joe's particular set of skills might just come in handy.

As You enters its final chapter, the show is introducing a slew of new characters to keep things interesting. Among them is Detective Marquez, who might just be the one to finally crack Joe's carefully constructed facade. There's also Bronte, a playwright portrayed by Madeline Brewer, who could become Joe's next obsession — or his ultimate undoing.

These new additions to the cast aren't just fresh faces; they're potential catalysts for Joe's downfall or, perhaps more chillingly, his continued success. Each new character represents a new challenge for Joe, a new secret to keep, or a new life to potentially snuff out. In the world of You, new acquaintances are always a double-edged sword.

Just when you thought Joe might have a shot at redemption, his dark alter ego Rhys Montrose rears his ugly head. This manifestation of Joe's deepest, darkest impulses suggests that our anti-hero's murderous tendencies are far from resolved.

The reappearance of Rhys adds a psychological thriller element to an already nail-biting narrative. Will Joe be able to keep his darker half in check while living under the spotlight of New York's elite? Or will Rhys drive Joe to new depths of depravity? The internal struggle between Joe's desire to "be good" and his innate need to control and possess promises to be a central conflict in the final season.

As You hurtles towards its conclusion, the question on everyone's mind is: Will Joe Goldberg finally face justice for his crimes? Showrunner Sera Gamble has hinted at "some form of justice," but in the morally gray world of You, that could mean almost anything.

With "some very smart people who are alive" potentially on Joe's trail, the final season is set to be a cat-and-mouse game of the highest stakes. Will one of Joe's past victims return to expose him? Or will a new player in the game finally manage to outwit the master manipulator? As the series wraps up, viewers will be on tenterhooks to see if karma finally comes for Joe Goldberg.

You has come a long way since its debut on Lifetime in 2018. The show's journey from cable TV to Netflix sensation mirrors Joe's own transformation from bookish loner to billionaire boyfriend. This final season isn't just the end of Joe's story; it's the culmination of a series that has pushed the boundaries of how we view antiheroes on television.

As we prepare to bid farewell to Joe Goldberg, it's worth reflecting on how You has changed the landscape of psychological thrillers on TV. Love him or hate him, Joe has become an iconic character in the pantheon of TV antagonists. The final season promises to be a fitting send-off for a character who has both captivated and repulsed audiences for years.