Okay besties let's get real for a sec. We all saw those rumors flying around right? Whispers in the digital wind about Cardi B maybe possibly popping up in You Season 5? Yeah we went digging too. And while we haven't spotted any official Bardi cameos in the trailers YET (fingers crossed Netflix is keeping secrets!) we DO have the piping hot tea on everything else you NEED to know about Joe Goldberg's final chapter. Get ready because Season 5 looks absolutely bonkers and we are HERE for it.
No Cardi (Yet?) But 'You' Season 5 Trailer Just Dropped and OMG It's Intense!
So maybe Cardi B is busy ruling the world (as she should) and not chasing after Joe Goldberg (smart move girl!). But even without a potential Bardi appearance the trailer for You Season 5 is already sending chills down our spines. Netflix just unleashed the first look and buckle up because Joe is BACK in New York City and things are about to get seriously messy.
Remember how Season 4 ended? Joe with his new wife Kate living that boujee London life? Yeah throw all that out the window. The trailer opens with Joe narrating his return to the "greatest city in the world" NYC thanks to Kate. He’s trying to convince himself he’s leaving his dark past behind that fame and fortune are enough. But come on this is Joe Goldberg we are talking about. "Burying his old self?" Yeah right.
New Faces New Threats Same Old Joe: What to Expect in 'You' Season 5 According to Netflix
Netflix has dropped some hints about what's cooking in this final season and it sounds like Joe's "happily ever after" is about to get seriously threatened. Here's the lowdown:
- Back to Where it Began: NYC Baby! Season 5 is bringing Joe back to the Big Apple full circle to where his stalker-ish adventures all started in Season 1. Penn Badgley himself said it feels "fitting" to end it in NYC.
- Joe the Billionaire? Kinda. Thanks to marrying Kate Joe is now rolling in dough and trying to navigate life among New York's elite. He's attempting to be "Prince Charming" and stomach being in the 0.01% but is it really him?
- New Wife New In-Laws New Drama. Kate's family is stepping into the spotlight this season and they are trouble with a capital T. We'll meet her twin sisters Reagan and Maddie described as "shark-like" and her half-brother Teddy who is supposedly loyal. They are all vying for control of the Lockwood family empire and Joe is smack dab in the middle of their viper pit.
- Enter Bronte: A Blast from Joe's Past (or Future?). Joe meets Bronte a playwright at Mooney's bookstore (yep Mooney's is back too!). Bronte is described as "free-spirited" and reminds Joe of his pre-billionaire life. Could she be a new temptation a new obsession or something else entirely?
- Famous for all the Wrong Reasons. Joe is no longer just some random bookstore guy. He's now FAMOUS in New York. Social media is watching his every move. This lack of anonymity is a whole new challenge for our favorite serial stalker.
- The Eternal Question: Can Joe REALLY Change? The big theme of Season 5 seems to be about identity and whether Joe can truly escape his dark nature. Can he be "the old Joe and the new Joe?" That's the question everyone is asking.
Trailer Talk: Blood Seduction and Joe Being Joe - Key Moments from the 'You' Season 5 Preview
The trailer itself is packed with clues and teases. Here are some moments that caught our eye:
- Joe's Smooth Narration: Penn Badgley's voiceover is as chilling as ever as Joe tries to convince himself (and us) he's changed.
- Bronte's Allure: Madeline Brewer as Bronte seems to be pulling Joe back to his darker side tempting him away from his "perfect" life with Kate.
- Lockwood Family Power Plays: Kate's sisters declare war wanting to take down Kate and seize control. Family drama just got a whole lot more dangerous.
- Classic Joe Antics Return: Yep we see glimpses of the old Joe back in action. Attacks blood you name it. He is not straying too far from his usual brutal methods.
- Joe's Final Line: "We're not done with each other yet." Chills. Joe is talking directly to You the audience. He knows we are watching and he's not letting us go easily.
Penn Badgley Gets Real About Playing Joe: "It Lingers" and "Time to Put That Knife Down"
Penn Badgley himself has been open about the challenges of playing Joe Goldberg for so long. He admitted in an interview that the character "lingers" with him even after filming is done. Imagine spending years inside the head of a serial killer. Yikes.
Badgley also mentioned that playing Joe for seven years has been "bittersweet". He loves the show but he is also ready to say goodbye to the character. He feels it's "time for him to lay down to stop to put that knife down." It sounds like he is ready for Joe to face some kind of justice in this final season.
He even spoke about getting "online hatred" for saying he wants to do fewer sex scenes in the future out of respect for his wife. It shows how intensely people connect with You and sometimes blur the lines between Penn the actor and Joe the character.
Mark Your Calendars: 'You' Season 5 Premieres April 24 - Get Ready for the Killer Finale!
So there you have it! You Season 5 is coming to Netflix on April 24th and it promises to be an epic conclusion to Joe Goldberg's twisted tale. Will he finally face the consequences? Can he escape his inner demons? Will Cardi B surprise us all with a secret cameo? Okay maybe not that last one but we can dream right?
Get ready for more suspense more thrills and more of Penn Badgley's captivating (and creepy) performance as Joe Goldberg. It's the final season of You and it is definitely going to be a killer ride!