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"What goes around comes around."

8.0
Yr 2018
Status Ended
Mystery Crime Drama
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Series Brief

Overview

A dangerously charming, obsessive man goes to extreme measures to insert himself into the lives of women who fascinate him.

Critical Reception

What critics are saying

Score 78 /100

You is widely regarded as a gripping and addictive psychological thriller that effectively places viewers inside the disturbing mindset of a stalker. Critics frequently praise the show's dark intensity and high production values, noting that its ability to turn a violent predator into a compelling protagonist drives its binge-worthy nature.

While the series has found significant popularity, reactions are polarized regarding its subject matter. Some viewers and critics find the show's attempt to humanize a killer unsettling or even morally problematic, leading to conflicting opinions on whether the narrative validates psychopathic behavior. Additionally, while the series was celebrated for its early seasons, later installments faced criticism for becoming repetitive or overly ridiculous.

“A dark, intense, and incredibly gripping series.”

“It's the perfect violent, depressing antidote to all that holiday cheer.”

“If you enjoy psychologically thrilling series, this one is sure to reach your expectations.”

“Completely insane and very studiply supporting psychopaths and their actions.”

Transmission Paths

Where to Watch

Netflix
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Why fans love it

Since its 2018 premiere, this crime drama subverts standard romance tropes by plunging straight into psychological territory. The narrative constantly blurs the line between dark romance and fatal attraction, exploring the toxic intersections of jealousy, stalker behavior, and obsessive love. Penn Badgley anchors the series as a dangerously charming serial killer whose extreme fixations drive the story into increasingly unsettling spaces.

The core intrigue lies in the tension between quiet intellect and dark compulsion. By weaving its crime mystery with themes of childhood memory and the perspective of a calculated writer, the show turns an uncomfortable premise into a sharp psychological study. It provides a dark, compelling look at how obsession operates, captivating audiences who enjoy watching the dangerous mechanics of fatal attraction play out.

Featured Players

Cast

Credited 75
Regulars 1
Longest run 50 eps
Penn Badgley
Penn Badgley
as Joe Goldberg
50 episodes
Elizabeth Lail
Elizabeth Lail
as Guinevere Beck
14 episodes
Charlotte Ritchie
Charlotte Ritchie
as Kate Galvin
20 episodes
Victoria Pedretti
Victoria Pedretti
as Love Quinn
21 episodes
Griffin Matthews
Griffin Matthews
as Teddy Lockwood
10 episodes
Anna Camp
Anna Camp
as Maddie Lockwood / Reagan Lockwood
10 episodes
Saffron Burrows
Saffron Burrows
as Dottie Quinn
15 episodes
Tati Gabrielle
Tati Gabrielle
as Marienne Bellamy
12 episodes
Show 67 more
Madeline Brewer as Louise Flannery 10 episodes Dylan Arnold as Theo Engler 10 episodes Shalita Grant as Sherry Conrad 11 episodes Tilly Keeper as Phoebe Borehall-Blaxworth 11 episodes Travis Van Winkle as Cary Conrad 11 episodes Amy-Leigh Hickman as Nadia Farran 14 episodes Luca Padovan as Paco 11 episodes Ed Speleers as Rhys Montrose 10 episodes Lukas Gage as Adam Pratt 10 episodes Ambyr Childers as Candace Stone 14 episodes Zach Cherry as Ethan Russell 11 episodes Jenna Ortega as Ellie Alves 10 episodes Carmela Zumbado as Delilah Alves 10 episodes Nicole Kang as Lynn Lieser 10 episodes James Scully as Forty Quinn 11 episodes Shay Mitchell as Peach Salinger 10 episodes Lou Taylor Pucci as Benji 3 episodes Mark Blum as Mr. Mooney 4 episodes Gianni Ciardiello as Young Joe Goldberg 3 episodes Hari Nef as Blythe 4 episodes Daniel Cosgrove as Ron 6 episodes Victoria Cartagena as Claudia 5 episodes Robin Lord Taylor as Will Bettelheim 6 episodes Chris D'Elia as Henderson 3 episodes John Stamos as Nicky Angevine 5 episodes Adwin Brown as Calvin 8 episodes Danny Vasquez as David Fincher 7 episodes Marielle Scott as Lucy 7 episodes Charlie Barnett as Gabe 6 episodes Melanie Field as Sunrise 7 episodes Aidan Wallace as Joe Goldberg 6 episodes Kathryn Gallagher as Annika 9 episodes Mackenzie Astin as Gil Brigham 4 episodes Scott Michael Foster as Ryan Goodwin 5 episodes Kim Shaw as Fiona 5 episodes Dallas Skye as Juliette Goodwin 5 episodes Shannon Chan-Kent as Kiki 5 episodes Ben Mehl as Dante Ferguson 9 episodes Chris O'Shea as Andrew 5 episodes Bryan Safi as Jackson 5 episodes Christopher Sean as Brandon 4 episodes Jack Fisher as Joe Goldberg 7 episodes Magda Apanowicz as Sandy Goldberg 7 episodes Mauricio Lara as Paulie 4 episodes Scott Speedman as Matthew Engler 9 episodes Sean Pertwee as Vic 3 episodes Niccy Lin as Sophie Soo 8 episodes Ben Wiggins as Roald Walker-Burton 7 episodes Ozioma Whenu as Blessing Bosede 8 episodes Aidan Cheng as Simon Soo 3 episodes Eve Austin as Gemma Graham-Greene 6 episodes Dario Coates as Connie 7 episodes Brad Alexander as Edward 7 episodes Jadesola Odunjo as Victoria 4 episodes Alison Pargeter as Dawn 4 episodes Rhoda Ofori-Attah as Monifa Sunday 3 episodes Andrew Gower as Peter Andrews 3 episodes Craig McGinlay as Hugo 3 episodes Mathew Trent Hunnicutt as Pedestrian 5 episodes Greg Kinnear as Tom Lockwood 3 episodes Frankie DeMaio as Henry Goldberg 8 episodes Lillian Tardie as Gretchen Lockwood Jacobs 4 episodes b as Phoenix 5 episodes Sarah Helbringer as Maddie / Reagan Double 5 episodes Pete Ploszek as Harrison Jacobs 6 episodes Tom Francis as Clayton Angevine 4 episodes Natasha Behnam as Dominique 7 episodes
Production Board

Crew

Production Design
Jerry Fleming Cynthia Kay Charette Kevin Phipps Sarah Knowles
Director of Photography
W. Mott Hupfel III David Lanzenberg Hillary Spera
Set Dresser
Demetrios Katsantonis
Director
Cherie Nowlan Silver Tree Marcos Siega Kevin Rodney Sullivan Victoria Mahoney Lee Toland Krieger Harry Jierjian Sasha Alexander Erin Feeley John Scott Rachel Leiterman Shamim Sarif
Set Decoration
Betsy Klompus
Assistant Costume Designer
Tsigie White
Property Master
Zachary Badalucco
Construction Coordinator
Joseph A. Alfieri Jr.
Stunt Coordinator
Tony Guida
Art Direction
Carmen Cárdenas
Costume Design
Donna Maloney
Makeup Artist
Todd Kleitsch
Digital Imaging Technician
Michael Romano
Post Production Supervisor
Mark Torres
Signal Match

Similarity

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Keyword Cloud

Keywords

new york city based on novel or book jealousy infidelity cheating obsession female friendship addiction stalker love murder serial killer literary agent psychological thriller writer relationship fatal attraction obsessive love social media voyeur mind game dark romance dark psychological childhood memory essay thriller bookstore
Technical Sheet

Details

First Aired
September 09, 2018
Status
Ended
Origin
US
TMDB Votes
3,974