You Season 5: Joe Goldberg’s Fate Revealed!

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Over five thrilling seasons of “You” on Netflix, one of the most captivating serial killer narratives on TV unfolds. The story is primarily seen from the perspective of Joe Goldberg, portrayed by Penn Badgley. This series follows a captivating predator who wins over both the audience and his victims with romantic charms, to such an extent that many viewers find themselves sympathizing with Joe’s twisted rationalizations for his criminal actions. However, as the story progresses, it becomes increasingly difficult to support Joe, as his dark personality becomes more prominent and his behavior grows increasingly perverted. In the fifth season of “You,” Joe is finally forced to confront the repercussions of his heinous deeds.

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WARNING: Spoilers below for Netflix’s You Season 5

Three years following Season 4, Joe and Kate Lockwood (Charlotte Ritchie), now husband and wife, have rebuilt their lives in New York City. Kate ascended to the CEO position of her father’s corporation, focusing on charitable pursuits that conflict with her ruthless capitalist sister, Reagan (Anna Camp). Facing corporate difficulties, Joe employs his White Knight complex as a pretext to unleash his most sinister impulses, compelling Kate to confront the reality about her spouse. Despite Joe’s alluring charm, he is a malevolent figure who revels in causing pain to others, and his misdeeds are far graver than she had thought. Subsequently, Kate becomes resolute on stopping Joe once and for all, plunging herself into an urgent investigation that exposes the numerous murders Joe has concealed throughout the years.

In Season 5 of ‘You’, Joe encounters a fresh love interest named Bronte, portrayed by Madeline Brewer, who is a budding writer with hidden intentions. She’s trying to expose the truth about Guinevere Beck’s (Elizabeth Lail) death, Joe’s main Season 1 victim. However, as she gets closer to Joe, she falls under his spell and starts trusting his innocence. Simultaneously, Joe continues his harmful actions, such as manipulating Maddie (Anna Camp), Kate’s sister, into killing her twin, Reagan.

How Does Kate Plan to Take Down Joe in You Season 5?

In Episode 9 of Season 5, the critical turning point occurs. To expose the truth, Kate leverages her resources and influence to free Nadia (Amy-Leigh Hickman) from prison, who was serving time for a crime Joe had committed. This duo then collaborates with Marianne (Tati Gabrielle), who faked her death in Season 4 to evade Joe’s grasp, thanks to Nadia’s assistance. Their combined efforts lead them to trap Joe within the glass cell he keeps at Mooney’s basement, attempting to coerce a confession from him about his misdeeds. However, when this tactic proves futile, Kate asks everyone else to leave, taking it upon herself to put an end to Joe once and for all. In the process of saying goodbye, Joe manages to escape by using a key he had implanted in a wound on his arm, leading to a violent clash between him and Kate, leaving both severely wounded.

As Kate and Joe engage in a fierce battle beneath their home, Maddie heads to Mooney’s, seeking vengeance. Having murdered her twin sister and assumed her identity in public to uphold Joe’s deception, Maddie succumbs to drug abuse. Eventually, Harrison (Pete Ploszek), Reagan’s husband and Maddie’s lover, discovers the truth. Despite swearing to keep it secret, Joe leaves incriminating evidence to imprison both of them. To save Maddie from jail, Harrison pens a confession. With the truth out, the volatile Lockwood decides to torch Mooney’s. Despite escaping Kate’s clutches, Joe remains trapped in the basement as the bookstore is engulfed by flames.

In the last instant, Kate convinces Joe to confess to murdering Victoria Pedretti’s character (Love), which she quickly sends as a voice recording to Nadia. The truth comes out and Joe appears to be dying next to Kate when something unexpected happens. Bronte bursts into the burning bookstore, rescues Joe, and thus saves his life. He takes this action as clear evidence of Bronte’s everlasting love. However, it remains unknown to Joe that earlier in the evening, Bronte spoke with Marianne, ultimately discovering the ugly truth about Joe’s so-called affection. Determined to bring Joe to justice and expose him as the monster he is, Bronte cannot let him die before the entire world sees his true nature.

How Does Bronte Manage to Send Joe Goldberg to Prison?

As I sat down to pen my thoughts on the gripping finale of “You,” I found myself drawn into the intricate web of deceit spun by our protagonist, Joe. In this episode, we’re given a unique perspective as Bronte, waking up to the harsh reality of Joe’s true nature. The fiery bookstore incident serves as a catalyst for their escape towards the Canadian border, where Joe enlists the aid of Will Bettelheim, a familiar face from Season 2, whose hacking prowess proves instrumental in procuring false passports.

Joe’s plan is to evade justice, give the heat a chance to dissipate, and buy himself some precious time to counteract Kate’s damning audio recording. However, as they await the arrival of their travel documents, Joe makes an unconventional stop at a picturesque cottage nestled by a serene lake. He attempts to paint this secluded hideaway as a romantic retreat, but the tension in the air betrays his desperate attempts at normalcy.

In a calculated move, Bronte feigns cooperation, aiming to lower Joe’s defenses. Later, when the moment suits her, she brandishes a gun and reveals her hidden agenda towards Joe. Bronte compels Joe to alter a replica of Beck’s book, striking through with a marker every modification Joe made to her writing – as Bronte explains, not only did Joe claim Beck’s life, but he also silenced her voice when he chose to complete the manuscript according to his storyline. Meanwhile, while Joe is making these edits, Will successfully links Joe’s phone to a gaming server frequently used by Henry (Frankie DeMaio). In their last chat, Henry makes it unmistakably clear that he recognizes Joe as a monster and prefers never to communicate with him again.

In a risky move, Joe resorts to violence when Bronte attempts to contact the authorities, firing shots that hit her stomach. Wounded and on the run, Bronte takes refuge in the woods, feigning Joe’s footsteps before sneaking back to the house. Inside, she struggles to dial 911 due to her injuries and a damaged phone screen from their earlier altercation. With the knowledge that he has been tricked, Joe rushes home, forcing Bronte to leap from a window as an act of self-preservation. Managing to contact the police, Bronte finds herself unable to flee because of a sprained ankle, with Joe hot on her heels once more.

Without realizing that police officers were listening, Joe angrily attacked Bronte. He confessed to having sprayed her ankle with some substance a few days back, so she wouldn’t flee. Furthermore, he threatened to demonstrate to Bronte how he had murdered Beck, followed by attempting to choke her. In retaliation, Bronte, who had secretly purchased a set of brass knuckles at a gas station, stabbed Joe with them. Later, she tried to escape using a boat into the lake, but Joe blocked her path, ultimately drowning Bronte.

As sirens wail off in the distance, Joe comes to the grim realization of what transpired and attempts to flee. In his escape, he ends up fatally wounding a police officer. Deeper into the woods, he’s cornered by Bronte – who miraculously survived the violent act. With a gun in her possession, she regains control. Recognizing no other option, Joe pleads with Bronte to end his life. Desiring death over a solitary prison existence, he asks Bronte to make the final pull of the trigger. However, Bronte refuses, understanding that revealing the extent of Joe’s peril is crucial for women everywhere to recognize the deadly risks associated with disregarding warning signs in the name of love. To compel Bronte, Joe lunges at her, forcing her to shoot him – right in his leg – to subdue him. In an instant, the police manage to apprehend Joe, blood streaming down his legs from the gunshot wound.

What’s the Final Fate of You‘s Main Characters?

After Joe stands trial, all the facts come to light. Previously incarcerated for Beck’s death since Season 1, Dr. Nicky Angevine (John Stamos) gets released. Bronte’s companions, Dominique (Natasha Behnam) and Phoenix (character b), leverage the notoriety they gained from initially exposing Joe to campaign for justice for other victims of abuse. Maddie faces a murder and arson trial, but given the extenuating factors of her crimes, she serves no jail time and is instead compelled to attend rehab. The final scene shows her in a content relationship with Harrison and pregnant with twins.

After finding renewed determination to weave tales, Nadia transforms herself into an author and educator, devoting her life to assisting other women in overcoming their traumas. Meanwhile, Marianne is now able to flourish as an artist without fear of Joe’s interference. Kate, who emerged from the bookstore blaze with physical scars but a heart full of joy, employs her influence to bolster Marianne’s artistic endeavors. However, she has left her position at Lockwood corporation. In due time, Teddy (Griffin Matthews), the newly appointed CEO of Lockwood, converts the company into a charitable organization, paving the way for another uplifting chapter in the life of one of your characters.

I, as a passionate admirer, acknowledge the meticulous work by Bronte in refining Beck’s book. She skillfully reprints the original text, stripping away the additions made by Joe, thereby creating a pristine and refreshed version. This revised edition swiftly becomes a sensation, outperforming the sales of its predecessor. Despite not being able to bring Beck back, Bronte’s intention is to pay tribute to her memory in this unique way. On a personal level, she finds liberation from Joe’s influence. Instead of seeking validation from him, she learns to trust herself and rely on her own abilities.

In the end, we find Joe, who’s destined to serve his sentence in prison. As the story concludes in You, Joe reflects on the unjust punishment he faces and finds the solitude more oppressive than anticipated. Yet, even within the confines of prison, Joe continues to receive letters from women enamored with the idea of being dominated and disciplined by him. This leads Joe to question if he alone bears responsibility for his actions, considering that each individual is shaped by their surroundings. In a sense, a society that glorifies harmful relationships and serial killers may unwittingly spur individuals like Joe to act as they do. The closing scene of You features Joe gazing intently into the camera, posing the question to the audience about their potential complicity in his transgressions. This chilling ending serves to address the show’s contentious nature, and highlights the support that Joe Goldberg receives from fans despite his abusive actions.

What were your thoughts on the finale of ‘You’ Season 5? Did it provide a fulfilling wrap-up to the series? Feel free to share your opinions in the comments below!

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2025-04-24 10:11