After five murderous seasons, Joe Goldberg’s journey in Netflix’s “You” came to an end, leaving fans wondering if he was actually killed. The final season saw Joe married to Kate and integrated into her family, as well as reunited with his son, Henry. However, a chance encounter with Bronte threw Joe’s life into chaos, leading to a series of twists as his killer tendencies resurfaced and he started an affair with Bronte.
Bronte, who initially had a plan to take Joe down, found herself falling for him and ultimately backed out of the scheme. However, after some convincing from Joe’s past ghosts, she realized Joe’s true nature and orchestrated a showdown in the woods that ended with Joe being shot and locked away for life. The series posed a question to the audience about the morality of society, leaving viewers to ponder the nature of the characters and their actions.
As Joe’s life took a deadly turn, he drifted away from Kate and into Bronte’s arms, leading to a series of events that culminated in him being arrested and sentenced to life in prison. Kate, who tried to rehabilitate Joe’s image in New York, set a plan in motion to take him down and gain custody of their son, Henry. Despite surviving a fire at the bookstore, Kate suffered third-degree burns but was able to get the confession that put Joe behind bars.
Bronte, a mysterious newcomer who formed a bond with Joe, discovered that Beck was her TA and dug into the circumstances surrounding her death. This led her to an online community that tracked Joe’s movement since Beck’s death, ultimately resulting in Joe’s arrest after a tense showdown in the woods. Bronte was able to republish Beck’s book with Joe’s words, closing a chapter in her quest for justice for Beck.
The plot also involved a complex storyline with Kate’s half-brother Teddy, who ended up taking charge of their father’s company and turning it into a nonprofit. Other characters, such as Marienne and Nadia, played key roles in taking down Joe and seeking justice for his victims. The series delved into themes of morality, revenge, and redemption as the characters faced their past traumas and sought closure for the crimes committed by Joe and others.
In the end, the series finale saw Joe sentenced to life in prison, with the question of societal attitudes towards violence and obsession lingering in the minds of viewers. The characters found various resolutions to their arcs, with some finding closure and others facing the consequences of their actions. The final season of “You” provided a gripping conclusion to Joe Goldberg’s story, leaving fans both satisfied and reflective on the darker aspects of human nature portrayed in the show.
