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Daily Record
24-04-2025
- Entertainment
- Daily Record
You season 5 branded 'rushed and boring' as past characters return for final episodes
The latest instalment of You brings Joe Goldberg's story full circle, with a host of familiar faces returning for the final chapter. Three years on from season four, we find Joe Goldberg (played by Penn Badgley) settled in New York with his wife Kate Lockwood (Charlotte Ritchie) and their son Henry. But peace is short-lived as Joe becomes infatuated with Bronte (Madeline Brewer), an aspiring writer working at Mooney's bookstore , who harbours a troubling past. Bronte's attempts to escape her abusive ex, Clayton (Tom Francis), are thwarted when she disappears, prompting a desperate search by Joe, reports the Mirror . Joe's quest leads him to a beach house where he believes Clayton has taken Bronte, culminating in a passionate reunion between the "star-crossed lovers". However, their moment is shattered when Joe stumbles upon Clayton threatening Bronte downstairs, resulting in a brutal confrontation that ends with Joe delivering a deadly blow to Clayton's head, smashing it against the fireplace. In a stunning twist, Dominique (Natasha Benham) appears, having live-streamed the entire sequence of events on social media, as Bronte stands by, holding a taser. The subsequent episode reveals that Bronte had been catfishing Joe as a means of seeking revenge for her friend Guinevere Beck (Elizabeth Lail) and justice for Dr Nicky (John Stamos), Clayton's father. Episodes six and seven, titled The Dark Face Of Love and #JoeGoldberg, bring back several familiar faces in You season 5, including Guinevere Beck who is central to Bronte's catfishing scheme. She was Bronte's TA during her writing studies when she moved to New York. Nadia (Amy-Leigh Hickman) also returns. Joe had framed Nadia for her boyfriend's murder, resulting in her imprisonment. Fortunately, her story doesn't end there as she looks to bring Joe down. Tati Gabrielle's character Marienne, who became the focus of Joe's obsession in the third season of You while he was still wedded to Love, makes a comeback in season five alongside Nadia and Kate, forming an alliance to avenge Joe's actions. In other developments, Dottie Quinn (played by Saffron Burrows), the mother of Love and Forty from prior seasons, reappears in episode seven to besmirch Joe's character publicly. The storyline also revisits husband-and-wife influencers Sherry (Shalita Grant) and Cary (Travis Van Winkle), from season three, who have ended up behind bars. We also revisit Paco, played by Luca Padovan, who looked up to Joe in his attempts to escape the abusive relationship between his mother and her violent partner, Ron Baker. Critics were quick to blast the latest and final season of the Netflix show. Ed Power from the Daily Telegraph commented: "The bodies continue to pile up as he goes along. "But for many viewers, the first thing to croak it will be their attention span as an already silly series commits the unforgivable sin of becoming indulgent and, finally, straight-up stultifying." Kayleigh Donaldson from The Wrap gave her view: "What is 'You' without danger? "It's just kind of daft, but not with any thrills or guilty pleasure". Over at the London Evening Standard, Maddy Mussen concluded: "Penn Badgley remains a strong and steadfast performer to the bitter end. But by god did this series need a mercy killing already. "I'm just glad it's been put of its misery." You Season 5 also debuted with the lowest score from the critics on Rotten Tomatoes, only 71 per cent. One user commented: "Not that good, felt rushed and it's so boring," while another chimed in: "You could enjoy it until the first seven episodes, but after that it's complete chaos and illogicality."
Irish Daily Star
24-04-2025
- Entertainment
- Irish Daily Star
Netflix You season 5 cast: Every character returning to Joe Goldberg's You for final chapter
WARNING: This article contains major spoilers for You season five. You season five brings the Joe Goldberg saga to a close with numerous familiar faces making a comeback for the last installment. Picking up three years after the events of season four, Joe Goldberg (Penn Badgley) is now living in New York with his wife Kate Lockwood (Charlotte Ritchie) and their son Henry. However, it's not long before Joe's gaze falls on Bronte (Madeline Brewer), a talented but troubled writer who works at Mooney's bookstore. Bronte is struggling to shake off her abusive ex-boyfriend Clayton (Tom Francis), and her sudden disappearance sets off alarm bells for Joe. Determined to find her, Joe tracks Bronte down to a beach house where he suspects Clayton is holding her captive. After reuniting with Bronte, the two share a romantic encounter, solidifying their "star-crossed lovers" connection. But when Joe investigates strange noises downstairs, he discovers Clayton threatening Bronte, leading to a violent confrontation that ends with Joe overpowering Clayton and delivering a fatal blow to the fireplace. In an unexpected plot twist, Dominique (Natasha Benham) appears on the scene, having live-streamed the entire ordeal on social media as Bronte stands by, holding a taser. In the subsequent episode, it's revealed that Bronte had been catfishing Joe as a means of seeking revenge for her friend Guinevere Beck (Elizabeth Lail) and justice for Dr Nicky (John Stamos), Clayton's father. This catfishing saga triggers the reappearance of several familiar faces in episodes six and seven, titled The Dark Face Of Love and #JoeGoldberg. Every returning character in You season 5 Guinevere Beck You season five sees the return of series one's Guinevere Beck in flashback moments. (Image: NETFLIX) Central to Bronte's catfishing scheme is her bond with Beck, who served as her TA while she was studying writing after moving to New York. Beck inspired her to persist with her writing, even when her mother fell ill. As Bronte recounts the events, a flashback shows her meeting with Beck, who walks into the room while still on a call with Joe. It's only after Bronte reads Beck's posthumously published book The Dark Face Of Love, that she begins to suspect something amiss. Beck cites author Ibsen, whom Bronte knows Beck isn't fond of, leading her to suspect that someone else had a hand in penning the novel. Nadia You season five sees the return of You season four star Nadia, played by Amy-Leigh Hickman. (Image: NETFLIX) In the fourth installment, Joe had framed Nadia (Amy-Leigh Hickman) for her boyfriend's murder, resulting in her imprisonment. She remained silent out of fear that he might target her family. Fortunately, her story didn't end there as Kate managed to secure her release so they could join forces to bring Joe down once and for all. Phoebe You season four star Lady Phoebe is returning for the final season. (Image: NETFLIX) The fourth season sees the return of another familiar face, Lady Phoebe (Tilly Cooper), who dashes to New York to support her pal Kate in a dire moment after she uncovers Joe's true nature. Marienne You season three star Marienne is back for the final season of the Netflix drama. (Image: NETFLIX) Marienne (Tati Gabrielle) was the object of Joe's obsession during the third season, even as he was wed to Love. Once she grasped the reality of Joe's character, she hurriedly left the country with her daughter. However, in the current series, despite Joe's disassociative spells, he manages to locate and imprison Marienne for an extended period. It's not until Nadia steps in that Marienne, with her assistance, is able to stage her death and finally escape Joe's torment. Nevertheless, Marienne makes a bold comeback in season five, teaming up with Nadia and Kate to enact her vengeance. Dottie You season five will see the brief return of Love and Forty's mum Dottie. (Image: NETFLIX) As for Dottie, it's in the seventh episode when Joe browses social media that he is confronted by apparitions from his history. Love (Victoria Pedretti) and Forty Quinn's (James Scully) mother, Dottie (Saffron Burrows) from the second and third seasons, uploads a video vilifying her ex-son-in-law. She proclaims: "He [Joe] killed both my babies. Love and Forty are both dead because of him. I haven't seen my grandson Henry in years. "He made everyone think I was the crazy one but no, he's the crazy one." Sherry and Cary You season three stars Sherry and Cary will appear in season five. (Image: NETFLIX) Notorious couple Sherry (Shalita Grant) and Cary (Travis Van Winkle), also reappear as Joe and Love's irksome social media influencer neighbors who find themselves confined. The post arguably defends Joe, making it clear that Love was the one who confined them in a cage, and not Joe. In his thoughts he remarks, "I'll take the support where I can get it." Annika Atwater Peach Salinger's acquaintance from the first season, Annika Atwater (portrayed by Kathryn Gallagher), chimed in: "He absolutely killed my best friend Peach. He hated her." Joe responds: "Peach was self-defense and I don't even remember your name." Paco You season five will see Paco briefly return, the little boy that Joe Goldberg helped in the first series. (Image: NETFLIX) Returning from the inaugural series is Paco (played by Luca Padovan), the youth who idolized Joe as he was desperate to escape his mother's abusive boyfriend Ron Baker. Staying true to Joe's character, he 'assisted' Paco by dispatching probation officer Ron Baker, who to this day is still considered missing. In his internet post, Paco attempts to justify Joe's actions, with the stalker-turned-killer referring to him as an "angel". But he doesn't end up helping Joe when he then shares: "Joe was my neighbor when I was a kid. My mom dated this guy who was really abusive and Joe literally saved us." To which Joe internally lashes out: "No, no, don't share the incriminating part. Shut the f*** up Paco." Ethan You season one star Ethan will have a cameo role in You season five. (Image: NETFLIX) Ethan Russell (interpreted by Zach Cherry), who worked for Joe in the debut series of You, mentioned that he always saw him as a "good dude". He then, unfortunately for Joe, goes onto say: "But I make it a practice to believe the victims. I can't prove that the basement of Mooney's was haunted, even though it 100% was which is why I never went down there. "Like I can't definitively rule out that Joe murdered a f*** ton of people." Will You season two star Will Bettelheim will feature in the final series. (Image: NETFLIX) In episode five, it's revealed that Joe's "friend in Manila" is none other than Will Bettlelheim (Robin Lord Taylor) from the second season. Initially introduced as a hacker who drops new identities on Craigslist, when Joe is looking to make another fresh start, he reconnects with the familiar face from the show's previous chapter. You is available to watch on Netlfix.
Daily Mirror
24-04-2025
- Entertainment
- Daily Mirror
Inside You season 5 cast and every fan-favourite making a comeback
You season FIVE sees a number of old characters return for the final chapter as Joe Goldberg's past comes back to haunt him. WARNING: This article contains major spoilers for You season five. You season five brings the Joe Goldberg saga full circle, with numerous familiar faces making a comeback for the concluding chapter. Picking up three years after the events of season four, Joe Goldberg (Penn Badgley) is now living in New York with his wife Kate Lockwood (Charlotte Ritchie) and their son Henry. However, it isn't long before Joe's gaze falls upon Bronte (Madeline Brewer), a budding writer and employee at Mooney's bookstore, who has a dark past. As Bronte struggles to shake off her abusive ex-boyfriend Clayton (Tom Francis), she suddenly vanishes, leaving Joe frantic with worry. He manages to track her down to a beach house, where he suspects Clayton has taken her, and the two are reunited, ultimately leading to a romantic encounter between the "star-crossed lovers". But when Joe hears a commotion downstairs, he discovers Clayton threatening Bronte, and the two men engage in a fierce fight, ending with Joe overpowering Clayton and delivering a fatal blow to the head, smashing it into the fireplace. In a stunning twist, Dominique (Natasha Benham) appears, having live-streamed the entire sequence of events on social media, as Bronte stands by, holding a taser. The subsequent episode reveals that Bronte had been catfishing Joe as a means of seeking revenge for her friend Guinevere Beck (Elizabeth Lail) and justice for Dr Nicky (John Stamos), Clayton's father. This catfishing saga triggers the reappearance of several familiar faces in episodes six and seven, titled The Dark Face Of Love and #JoeGoldberg. Every returning character in You season 5 Guinevere Beck Central to Bronte's catfishing scheme is her bond with Beck, who was her TA during her writing studies when she relocated to New York and inspired her to persist with her writing, even amidst her mother's illness. As Bronte narrates the events, a flashback shows her meeting with Beck, who walks into the room while still on a call with Joe. It's only after Bronte reads Beck's posthumously published book The Dark Face Of Love, that she begins to suspect something amiss. Beck cites author Ibsen, whom Bronte knows Beck isn't fond of, leading her to suspect that someone else had a hand in penning the novel. Nadia In the fourth instalment, Joe had framed Nadia (Amy-Leigh Hickman) for her boyfriend's murder, resulting in her imprisonment, too terrified to speak out for fear he might target her family. Fortunately, her story doesn't end there as Kate assists in securing her release so they can join forces to bring Joe down once and for all. Phoebe In addition to that, another season four character making a reappearance is Lady Phoebe, played by Tilly Cooper, who makes the trip to New York to lend a helping hand to her friend Kate in a moment of crisis, after uncovering the true nature of Joe's character. Marienne Marienne, portrayed by Tati Gabrielle, was previously the object of Joe's obsessive desire in season three while he was still married to Love. However, she fled the country with her daughter after discovering his true colours. Nevertheless, during his state of dissociation in season four, Joe managed to locate Marienne and subjected her to weeks of confinement in a cage. It was only when Nadia intervened that Marienne, with her assistance, could fake her own death and permanently escape Joe's torment. Yet, this didn't deter Marienne from returning in season five to join forces with Nadia and Kate in their quest for vengeance against Joe. Dottie Meanwhile, Dottie Quinn (Saffron Burrows) Love and Forty's mother from seasons two and three, re-emerges in episode seven, using social media to tarnish Joe's reputation. In a video, she declares, "He [Joe] killed both my babies. Love and Forty are both dead because of him. I haven't seen my grandson Henry in years. "He made everyone think I was the crazy one but no, he's the crazy one." Sherry and Cary Husband-and-wife pair Sherry (Shalita Grant) and Cary (Travis Van Winkle) who were also Love and Joe's infuriating social media influencer neighbours in season three, get locked up. In a twist, their post actually comes to Joe's defence as they clarify that it was Love who caged them, not Joe. He muses internally: "I'll take the support where I can get it." Annika Atwater Peach Salinger's pal from the first season, Annika Atwater (played by Kathryn Gallagher), was quick to chime in: "He absolutely killed my best friend Peach. He hated her." Joe's internal response scoffs: "Peach was self-defense and I don't even remember your name." Paco We also see a return of Paco (Luca Padovan), the young lad who idolised Joe while trying to escape his mum's violent partner Ron Baker. True to form, Joe 'assisted' Paco by offing probation officer Ron Baker, who remains listed as missing. Paco attempts to defend Joe in his post, with the stalker-turned-killer internally dubbing him an "angel". But then Paco drops a bombshell: "Joe was my neighbor when I was a kid. My mom dated this guy who was really abusive and Joe literally saved us." Joe's thoughts explode with frustration: "No, no, don't share the incriminating part. Shut the f*** up Paco." Ethan Ethan Russell (Zach Cherry), who worked for Joe in the debut series of You, initially describes him as a "good dude". Yet, he adds a caveat: "But I make it a practice to believe the victims. I can't prove that the basement of Mooney's was haunted, even though it 100% was which is why I never went down there. "Like I can't definitively rule out that Joe murdered a f*** ton of people." Will Will's involvement was unveiled in episode five, where Joe refers to having a "friend in Manila" - and it's none other than Will Bettelheim (Robin Lord Taylor) from the second season. First appearing as a hacker peddling new identities on Craigslist, when Joe is keen to begin afresh, he reconnects with the character that captivated audiences in series two.
