Joe Goldberg is back for one last twisted ride, and if the new You Season 5 trailer is anything to go by, his carefully constructed world is about to come crashing down. Netflix has finally dropped the highly anticipated preview of the psychological thriller’s final season, and let’s just say—Joe might have outsmarted everyone so far, but his past isn’t done with him yet.
This time, Joe (played by Penn Badgley) is back in New York City, where it all began. On the surface, he seems to have it all: a respectable life, a powerful wife (Kate Galvin, played by Charlotte Ritchie), and a new place among the city’s elite. But as we all know, Joe’s story never stays picture-perfect for long.
The trailer kicks off with his signature eerie narration: “Hello, you. You’re back in the greatest city in the world thanks to the one person who could make it possible.” That “one person” is Kate, now CEO of the Lockwood Corporation, who has given Joe an all-access pass to wealth and influence. But while Joe tries to play the devoted husband, old demons, unfinished business, and dangerous temptations are lurking just beneath the surface.
And he’s not the only one with secrets. Kate’s high-powered world comes with its own share of betrayals, and with Joe’s carefully hidden crimes threatening to resurface, it’s only a matter of time before everything unravels. The trailer hints at a reckoning unlike any before, with news headlines questioning whether Joe is a misunderstood humanitarian or a full-blown serial killer.
Longtime fans will recognize some familiar faces—Season 2’s Annika Atwater (Kathryn Gallagher) and Season 4’s Nadia (Amy-Leigh Hickman), who Joe framed for murder, both make appearances, suggesting that justice might finally catch up with him.
The final season boasts an impressive cast, including Anna Camp, Griffin Matthews, Natasha Behnam, Pete Ploszek, and Nava Mau. Showrunners Michael Foley and Justin W. Lo have promised a high-stakes conclusion that will push Joe to his absolute limits.
With You returning to its roots in New York, the stage is set for the ultimate showdown. Will Joe finally face the consequences of his actions, or will he once again slip through the cracks? One thing’s for sure—this is going to be a finale to remember.
Catch the final season of You when it premieres on April 24. Watch the trailer above.
