You, the hit Netflix series starring Penn Badgley, came to an end this year with its fifth season, which premiered on the streaming platform last April 24. Of course, fans of the series are craving more and are already wondering if there could be a spin-off of the story. But is that possible? Here’s everything we know so far.
Will there be a You spin-off on Netflix?
So far, the streaming platform has not revealed whether it has plans to expand the story of Joe Goldberg or any of the characters through a spin-off; however, film experts and fans of the series have already begun analyzing this possibility.
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The betting site Betideas.com has gathered predictions which claim this won’t be the end of the franchise. According to their forecasts, there’s a 71% chance that “You” will get a spin-off series.
What would the You spin-off on Netflix be about?
If a spin-off of the series were to materialize, the story could now focus on Henry Quinn-Goldberg, Joe Goldberg’s son. It could also explore Joe’s youth. For now, these are just assumptions; we’ll have to wait for Netflix to make an official announcement.
What is You season 5 about?
In the fifth and final season, Joe Goldberg returns to New York to enjoy his happily ever after… until his perfect life is threatened by the ghosts of his past and his own dark desires.
How many episodes does You season 5 have?
The final season of the series has 10 episodes. All of them are now available on Netflix.
You Season 5: Cast
These are the actors who make up the main cast of You season 5:
- Penn Badgley as Joe Goldberg
- Charlotte Ritchie as Kate Lockwood-Goldberg
- Madeline Brewer as Bronte
- Anna Camp as Raegan Lockwood/Maddie Lockwood
- Griffin Matthews as Teddy Lockwood
- Natasha Behnman as Dominique
- Pete Ploszek as Harrison
- Tom Francis as Clayton
- Nava Mau as Marquez
- Tati Gabrielle as Marienne Bellamy
- Amy-Leigh Hickman as Nadia Farran
- Kathryn Gallagher as Annika Atwater
- Frankie DeMaio as Henry
You Season 5 Ending Explained
At the end of season five of “You”, Joe is consumed by his darkest urges. His world collapses: his family is fractured, his wife tries to distance him from his son, the powerful Lockwood dynasty begins to suspect him, and the discovery that Bronte is an old friend of Beck, who has returned seeking revenge, adds even more tension to his already fragile mental state.
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Joe becomes more threatening than ever, justifying his actions by portraying himself as a misunderstood antihero scarred by childhood trauma. However, karma quickly catches up: Marienne appears alive and joins forces with Kate, Bronte, and Nadia—who had been wrongly accused of a crime committed by Joe.
After being tricked and trapped in a cage similar to the ones he used for his victims, Joe’s future looks bleak; nevertheless, he manages to escape, neutralizes Kate, and confronts Maddie, who sets the place on fire with both still inside.
Trapped in the flames and with no way out, Joe gives up and has an honest conversation with Kate about his crimes, unaware that his wife is recording him. In a surprising twist, Bronte returns to save him. The story takes a new direction when, during their escape to a remote cabin, Bronte struggles with her own feelings for Joe, remembering the lives he destroyed.
Determined to act, Bronte tries to kill Joe, but he defends himself, leading to a confrontation that reveals his true self: a violent and selfish man. At that moment, the police storm in, and in a final act of resistance, Bronte wounds Joe.
The series ends with Joe facing justice, with his true identity exposed. Kate survives and transforms the family company into a charitable organization, while Marienne resumes her artistic career. Bronte, now a symbol of empowerment, discovers that Joe had manipulated Beck’s novel. To honor her, she decides to publish an authentic edition, thus closing a cycle of redemption and justice.
