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‘You’ brought Joe Goldberg’s story to a fitting conclusion. The showrunners explain why he got what he deserved

  • The fifth and final season of You concluded Joe Goldberg's story with his life imprisonment in New York after a brutal confrontation.
  • Joe's downfall stemmed from a setup by surviving women he wronged, notably Bronte, who sought justice for Guinevere Beck's murder.
  • Throughout the season, Joe confessed to multiple killings including Love and Tom, while allies like Marienne aided those pursuing him.
  • Showrunners and Penn Badgley explained that although killing Joe was considered, they chose life imprisonment as a symbolic cage reflecting his crimes.
  • Joe's fate implies a lasting punishment where true justice lies in time serving, confronting both the character and viewers with his monstrosity.
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/Film broke the news in on Thursday, April 24, 2025.
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