It’s true that You isn’t exactly known for its realism. For better or for worse, the genre shift of this season turns You into something that is almost unrecognizable at times.Īlthough the subject matter is interesting, the chaos of the plotline can be troublesome. This is enhanced with a significantly darker edge, and a few “wait, are they really going to show this?” moments of brutal shock value. A large portion of time is devoted to the mystery elements, with the first half of the season in classic whodunnit format. Now that Joe’s white knight complex has been moved to the backseat, there’s much more room for the show to dip its toes into other genres. Personally, this change has left me somewhat less invested in the character. With less focus on his obsession with love, he risks turning into a generic villain who isn’t as interesting to watch. But the thing is, Joe’s romantic delusions are part of the complexity that makes him different from other psychopath characters. It’s also the more morally responsible choice in some ways (considering the valid critiques that the character romanticizes abusive behavior). Having Joe transition away from this facade is undoubtedly the right decision for the trajectory of the story. Joe completely loses his grip on reality, and is finally revealed as the irredeemable monster that he’s always been. There are no more meet-cutes with women in bookstores and markets, and the hopelessly romantic persona he’s curated fades away. Gone are the days of Joe Goldberg as a deceiving everyman. His actions turn what was formerly a twisty thriller into straight-up psychological horror. The first notable change in this season is Joe himself. Season 4 is the most striking example of this so far. Although the premise of each is roughly the same (Joe moves to a new city, finds a new “you” to obsess over, swears he’ll change, chaos ensues), they all manage to feel fresh. One of the things that makes You special is its ability to evolve with each season. After some well-executed deception and foreshadowing in Part One, the second half of the season goes down a road of You’s signature unhinged twists.īut does Season 4 live up to the hype of You’s previous installments? Well, mostly. So it wasn’t much of a shock when the complexity of the story was upped significantly after the release of part two. That’s where Part 1 ends, but surely there has to be more to it? At first glance, it’s a deceptively simple plot compared to the other diabolical twists this show has pulled in the past. In what is seemingly a satisfying karmic twist, Joe goes from being the stalker to the one being stalked. Not only that, but Joe becomes deeply paranoid that the killer is trying to frame him for the murders. As several members of his new social group are picked off by the mysterious “eat-the-rich killer,” Joe goes into full Sherlock Holmes mode in an attempt to catch the murderer. The first half of the season starts off with Joe Goldberg, the infamous “nice guy”/serial killer, attempting to start again in London under a new identity. After a watch, it’s easy to remember why You has maintained its status as a binge-worthy hit. The buzz surrounding this show has picked up once again since the recent release of Season 4’s second half. Ever since its release and runaway success, You has been a memorable addition to the hall of guilty pleasure shows.
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