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You was so much better than I thought it was going to be. I know it's been hyped up ever since the first season and has gotten good ratings and reviews from nearly everyone but I still didn't think I was going to like it. I was made to watch the first season and loved it. After that I binged the rest of the seasons on my own in record time. I'm not saying it's my favorite show or even close to that but it's one of the most surprising shows I've seen. It was originally suppose to be a miniseries but is such a popular show they keep renewing it. Season 4 drops early 2023. Penn Badgley does such a great job with this character, he's very believable in being a lovable psychopath.

You is a psychological drama that feels politically correct. It follows the life of a serial killer and ex bookkeeper "Joe Goldberg".

Penn Badgley was casted as Joe which I think was a perfect casting decision. Badgley makes Joe seem Sinister and imperfect, which is exactly what makes the show so intriguing.

The way the show alters by Joe's thoughts is what keeps it so raw, if it was narrated from a third person perspective, I think the show would be boring but since we are in the eyes of a serial killer, we gain interest in it.

The show also has the correct amount of violence and narration. Action isn't always occurring, which is perfect due to suspense being key in a thriller like this.

The writing is also formed in a way which makes you sometimes side with Joe, which is why Joe is such an important and interesting character.

The show isn't perfect though, there's a lot of "cheesy" aspects to the show which make it seem unrealistic despite realism being the intention.

The directors make Joe seem like the sane one throughout the seasons, which especially with his role, is not what should happen.

A lot of the cast don't get as much air time as they deserve, which is a bummer since many of them are talented actors.

You is every bit as good as people have said it is and is pretty addicting once you start it. I've been putting off watching this since it first came out but finally found the time and now I'm mad I waited so long. For some reason I thought this was a show who's key demo was women. I was wrong. The thing that surprised me the most was how much humor is in it. It made me laugh a life more than I expected. Now, people saying that this isn't as good as Dexter are absolutely right (not much is), it isn't, but it definitely holds up on its own and thought it was overall a pretty good show. Penn Badgley does a fantastic job as the lead and Elizabeth Lail and Victoria Pedretti are both great in their roles as well. Now that I started it I can't wait for more seasons to come!

I love this! It's dark but yet sexy at the same time. Penn does an amazing job narrating and he makes creepy seem alluring. I can't think of any other actor who'd do a better job.

Main characters were much more convincing than the ones in the first season. Thrilling again and hoping for a next season.

First 3 seasons were amazing. I loved it. S4 is just so boring. I really want to like it but all the characters are so unlikeable and the storyline is awful. Kate as the love interest?? . I just didn't get it. To go from the other women he was obsessed with to her makes no sense what so ever!. She had no redeeming qualities at all and had the personality of a mop.

Im Only on episode 6 and and would really love to finish what I started but I find myself drifting off or looking at my Phone and that's when I know it's lost on me.

I hope there is a s5 and it's back in the USA and has more interesting characters because this is utter gash!.

I found the first three seasons to be very captivating and I was really looking forward to Season 4.

Unfortunately Season 4 (part 1) has been a challenge to get through. I just can't relate in anyway to this friend group he has gotten into so quickly, and not sure how anyone can get attached given their attitudes.

Truthfully this 4th season part 1 is just plain boring as a result. If you end up not really caring for the characters or connecting with them, then what does a show leave you with?

But let's not forget seasons 1-3 (particularly season 1!). That era demonstrated excellent writing, wild plot twists and just an all around excellent viewing experience. 6 out of 10 overall as a result.

Ps. Update - oh boy part 2 of season 4 is even more unfortunate.

I watched this without expectation. I hadn't heard of the book. I hadn't seen any previews or descriptions. What i found was a pleasantly dark show. It's uncomfortable and unpredictable and has what is hopefully an amazing story to tell from a unique perspective.

We're put into the head of a stalker who seems to be a hair's width away from violence. The tension is held well.

But what REALLY made it feel uncomfortable for me was a rather odd choice from the network. Swearing is censored out. There are these conspicuous blanks in the dialogue. It had me obsessing. When you've got a show this dark, who the hell do they think they're going to offend with a little swearing? Are they expecting kids to be up watching it? It's content is far more offensive than swearing could ever be.

Apart from that one VERY annoying point, it's a brilliantly put together show. I'm looking forward to watching more (though I'll probably find myself swearing at the TV about the missing dialogue).

The first season is by far still the best. The newest season I don't even know where to start. Why add so many characters, it gets too convoluted and no one cares about any of them. Just go back to Joe + 1 girl. We don't need 10 sub plot lines with characters that don't matter. Also don't release the season in two parts again. I forgot the entirety of the plot(s) or who anyone was. I barely pushed through to finish it. Just release the whole season next time. So ya, too many plots in the latest season, too many characters. Just go back to the roots, season 1, 2, 3 were great. No idea who messed up season 4 so bad but they should do some self reflecting on their writing skills.

Sadly, I feel each season was not quite as good as the one before with this series. Season one - absolutely LOVED it. The story; the characters; the acting.

Season two was very good as well. For me, not quite up to the first, but still incredibly enjoyable to watch.

I feel that I sort of forced my way through season three because at that point I felt pretty committed to the show. I certainly didn't hate it, but it was not even close to season one as far as enjoyability.

So then comes season four. I couldn't even make it through the first episode!

I'm not saying I expect total believability from a series such as this, but when I saw that Joe was working as a college professor at a UK university, I totally lost it. I mean, really? Wasn't there any other profession they could have chosen for him? The idea that he would be able to get a job at that level is absolutely ridiculous and downright impossible. Impossible.

And from what I've read, the writers did it purposefully, which makes it even worse. This is from an article I read while researching to make sure I didn't miss the episode where Joe got his PhD, or even his college degree for that matter:

"It turns out that You author Caroline Kepnes and showrunner Sera Gamble have been hoping to put Joe in this setting for quite some time. "We've known for years that we wanted to eventually put him in a university," Gamble told Entertainment Weekly."

I get that Joe got himself a new identity for season four, but again, I can literally guarantee that he would not be able to land a job such as this. Even with a brand new identity.

It's fiction, so of course they can do what they want, but I think this is just plain dumb. And annoying.

I know it probably sounds trivial to some, but it's freaking lazy on the part of the writers. And if that's how lazy they want to be with something so simple, I just don't feel compelled to invest any further time here.

It was good while it lasted for me...

This is a "Should I?" or "Should I not?" kind of a series. From the pilot, we know the protagonist is definitely sociopathic, maybe even psychopathic. Is this an anti-hero we can get behind? But, there is just something about it that makes you want to watch one more episode... and then you find the first season is over! This is well written, well performed, addictive and, well, disturbing. I give the series an 8 (addictive) out of 10. {Dramatic Crime Thriller}

Great acting. Inventive storytelling. Truly unsettling and underlyinglg creepy. I can't wait to see where this show goes.

I loved this tv series, up until season 4 (more on that later).

The series in itself is amazing and seems super unique, a man who believes in love but loves obsessively to an unhealthy degree is great. There's parts in the series that completely catch you off guard and that's what I love about it. It doesn't skip out on the little details either, I mean they really made the character Joe feel loveable yet threatening.

Season 1 was a good introduction to show how far Joe with go for the one he's obsessively in love with. Season 2 was amazing and we finally see him in a relationship where he seems to have calmed down (but we all know that seasonal twist). Season 3 seemed very up and down for me, there's parts that I love and parts I hate. Season 4 however wasn't great at all and ruined the ending.

Great series, reminding me of the iconic "Dexter".

Acting is top notch, specially from Penn Badgley, completely unknown to me, but capable of portraying the complex, lethal and sensitive character of Joe.

Victoria Pedretti on seasons 2 and 3 was just perfect. Quite a rollercoaster of great acting here.

All 3 seasons delivered, with enough twists and last episode chaotic situations, that left me thinking "how the hell he's he going to come out of this" on the last episodes.

I was very sceptic at first, specially due to some avoidable and quite dumb out of place pseudo-erotic mb scenes, but I kept the faith and was not disappointed.

Strong points: the twists, chaotic situations, unpredictable moves and pace, all with wonderful acting through and through.

Weaker points: imbecile erotic out of place moments (thankfully not many), terrible soundtrack that does not amaze or stay in the head (sorry) and dumb moves from Joe (and not only): not using gloves, using the same hat to hide himself (ala Clark Kent with his eyeglasses) and less attention to detail when we know he could be caught by doing the same mistakes over and over again.

But... it's a great series nonetheless. If you loved "Dexter", it's not on par, but delivers, in a more "modern", less careful way and sometimes even a bit more chaotic in the situations where Joe puts himself on.

Season 1 great, Season 2 good, Season 3 great again (don't understand the hate, really).

Season 1 was okay, entertainable. Didn't like Beck at all though.

Season 2 is more mature and Love is a great character (great actress). The season is more thrilling and the story isn't that cheesy. Really enjoyed it!

First of all, loads of congratulations to Penn Badgely's superior and creepy acting as the enigmatic and psycho lead character bearing dark secrets of his past leading to the dangerous person he is shown in the present in the show. He was perfectly cast, catapulted the whole series upward and is an actor full of specific talents as fans remember him well in Gossip Girl.

That being said, the difference and superiority of season 2 over the first one, IMO, was the casting and presence of Victoria Pedretti who shone and almost singlehandedly lifted the season 2 all by herself. She deserves nomination after nomination and ultimately awards as does Penn Badgely as the lead actors, together with various nominations for the show itself starting at the prestigious Emmy 2020.

On a side note, please don't forget and underestimate the performances of Elizabeth Lail and Shay Mitchell in season 1, who very brightly acted and are among the reasons, which makes this show unique.

"You" will stand the test of time due to its freshness, subject, superior acting and unique approach, very well fed by the suspenseful novel by Caroline Kepnes.

Highly recommended series to watch, enjoy and ponder upon as most reviews and ratings do it justice.