Netflix has renewed You for a fifth and final season and promises fans will receive a satisfying “killer” ending to Joe Goldberg’s story. While Netflix did confirm the charismatic serial killer will return to wrap things up, the streaming service didn’t provide any hints as to what’s in store for Joe.
Sera Gamble, who developed the series with Greg Berlanti and served as showrunner for the first four seasons, will be stepping back from showrunner for the final season.
“As I step back from day-to-day showrunning to focus on new projects, I’m immensely grateful to co-creator and all-around genius Greg Berlanti, Caroline Kepnes, my friends at Berlanti Productions and Alloy Entertainment, and our steadfast partners at Warner Bros and Netflix. Making the show alongside our writers, producers, directors, cast, and crew has been an honor and ridiculously fun,” stated Gamble. “And I feel lucky to have worked with an artist as gifted and thoughtful as Penn Badgley. I’m proud of what we’ve all accomplished and feel privileged to pass the torch. I’m excited to watch and support the You team as they bring Joe Goldberg’s journey to its delightfully twisted conclusion.”
Gamble will remain involved as an executive producer. Season five will be guided by executive producers Michael Foley and Justin W. Lo as co-showrunners.
“We are so incredibly grateful to Netflix and Sera and everyone that has been a part of this show from the beginning,” stated executive producers Greg Berlanti and Sarah Schechter. “Sera is the most brilliant writer and partner and she will remain a key part of the You family as an executive producer. We intend to bring her every idea we can from our company for years to come.”
Berlanti and Schecter added: “Ever since our friends at Alloy shared Caroline Kepnes’ fantastic book we have always conceived it as a five-season journey. We are excited to continue our relationship with Mike and Justin as they take over the reins as co-showrunners and prepare to bring Joe Goldberg home.”
Penn Badgley leads the cast as Joe Goldberg. Season four also stars Tati Gabrielle as Marienne Bellamy, Tilly Keeper as Lady Phoebe, Amy Leigh Hickman as Nadia, Ed Speleers as Rhys, Lukas Gage as Adam, and Charlotte Ritchie as Kate. Niccy Lin, Aidan Cheng, Stephen Hagan, Eve Austin, and Ben Wiggins are also featured in season four, along with Ozioma Whenu, Dario Coates, Sean Pertwee, Brad Alexander, Alison Pargeter, and Adam James.
“You became an instant sensation on Netflix with a resounding cultural impact that has grown season over season. We’re excited — and a bit terrified — to see how it all ends for Joe Goldberg, but one thing is for sure: YOU are in for an unforgettable ending,” teased Peter Friedlander, Vice President of Scripted Series, Netflix, US and Canada.
