Netflix’s psychological thriller You returns for its fifth and final season in 2025, bringing Joe Goldberg’s twisted journey to a close. The new chapter finds Joe back in New York, no longer hiding behind an alias — but can a killer really start over?
The official trailer, released on March 10, 2025, offers a glimpse into Joe's return to the Big Apple, where he attempts to live a reformed life alongside his wife, Kate Lockwood. However, his past and inherent tendencies resurface, leading to a series of events that culminate in him facing the consequences of his actions. The trailer teases appearances from familiar faces and hints at the intense drama to come.
The final season is set to premiere on April 24, 2025, with all ten episodes available for streaming on Netflix.
Returning cast includes Penn Badgley as Joe and Charlotte Ritchie as Kate Lockwood. New additions to the cast feature Madeline Brewer as Bronte, an enigmatic playwright, and Anna Camp in dual roles as Kate's twin sisters, Raegan and Maddie Lockwood. The season also sees the return of Tati Gabrielle as Marienne Bellamy.
It's confirmed that Jenna Ortega does not return as Ellie Alves in You Season 5. Despite earlier hopes and discussions about bringing her back, Ortega's commitments to other projects prevented her from participating in the final season.
As for the storyline, Season 5 will explore Joe's attempt to navigate power, wealth, and a public life — no longer a stalker in the shadows, but a man with everything to lose. Based on the novels by Caroline Kepnes (not a true story, as many assume), the season promises to tie up loose ends and provide closure to long-standing storylines and character developments.
