“Hello you” is the growing catch phrase for producer and actor Penn Badgley (“Gossip Girl”)  known as Joe Goldberg in the Netflix show “You.” 

Season Four was split, the first section aired Feb. 9 and the second premiered March 9. The psychological thriller has captured its audience through twists and turns throughout the story.

After being left on a cliffhanger, Part Two is a continuation of season four where Joe unravels his new life. Joe created a life for himself after running away across the world. His past creeps up on him through multiple visions and visitors. 

If you think you know what Joe will do next, you are probably wrong, as he is an unpredictable person keeping the audience guessing. 

 “You” has gotten inside the mind of a killer and justified each death to the audience. Through Joe’s thoughts we see through a filtered lens, as his mind may not be the most reliable. Joe has been through immense trauma in life and easily creates stories and scenarios in his mind with various women that fit his narrative. 

Joe continues the ruse of his new life as a professor in London, under the alias Professor Jonathan Moore. His prime student, Nadia, played by Amy-Leigh Hickman (“Tracy Beaker Returns”), helps him with his crime investigation. He uses a cover story of writing a book, but then uses her intelligence to his gain for what to do about his circumstances. Nadia digs deeper than she should have and uncovers Joe’s secrets. 

Joe goes through intense psychological guilt from his past, and is left with his own thoughts which cannot explain his newest victims away. Following Joe in Part Two he uncovers what he thinks is a friend in Rhys Montrose, played by Ed Speelers ( “Downton Abbey”). Rhys is one of the rich, but he is an author like Joe, someone who he can relate to. 

In Part Two, Joe gets closer to the rich and all the deaths that piled up are being uncovered. Joe has an unusual sense of perception and brings the audience fully into his delusions. The audience sees the vulnerable side of Joe and can possibly empathize with why and how he reacted the way he did. 

“You” is a show for anyone who enjoys shows that leave you questioning what just happened. A show that will pique your interest through love, violence, drama and suspense.  “You” is the show of 2023 that most people have counted down the days until the next airing. 

This was a creative take on filling in the gaps of someone’s memories. The cliffhanger at the end of the show leaves the audience wondering who Joe will pursue next as his infatuation moves quite fast. The dialogue and camera angles really created a cinematic experience. 

The dialogue made Joe a personable character and allowed his protective animalistic drive to show versus his humanity coming back to life. Hearing his narrative while watching the show enhances what you absorb, as the audience is immersed in his thought process. 

The camera angles, such as zooming into his face to capture his smile while he narrates his thoughts and feelings, show the world his true persona.

The ending was unexpected and built up profusely. This leaves the audience wondering if Joe has changed or remains the same killer that has been shown in previous seasons. 

Badgley believes there will be a fifth season, but it may be the last season to complete the story he wants to tell.

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