Netflix's hit show "You" releases final season trailer

By Chris Morgan | Last updated Feb 25, 2025 2:36 PM ET

The story of "You" is a story that reflects the modern landscape. That is the story of the show itself, not the plot of the show about the serial killer who falls in obsessive love.

It debuted and aired its first season on Lifetime in 2018. You know, linear cable. Lifetime initially greenlit the show for a second season, but then rescinded. "You" could have died, but instead Netflix picked it up and then the show become a massive success on the most-popular streaming service in the world.

Brace yourself for Joe Goldberg’s killer homecoming in the epic finale of You! #NextOnNetflix pic.twitter.com/F5gyquzYyR
— YOU (@YouNetflix) January 30, 2025

The fifth and final season of the Penn Badgley-starring slice of highbrow sleaze is near. It has been announced the season, which sees Badgley's Joe returning to New York City, will arrive on Netflix on April 24. It also released a teaser trailer for the occasion:

well, well, well, if it isn’t the luckiest guy in New York? Joe Goldberg returns for the fifth and final season of YOU, April 24th pic.twitter.com/PUnmReUjyO
— YOU (@YouNetflix) February 25, 2025

"You" is not the first show that Netflix resurrected when it appeared dead, nor is it the last. But it is one of the success stories that helps to keep Netflix a powerhouse and a must have subscription.

(h/t The Playlist)

Chris Morgan

Chris Morgan is a Detroit-based culture writer who has somehow managed to justify getting his BA in Film Studies. He has written about sports and entertainment across various internet platforms for years and is also the author of three books about '90s television.

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