If you’ve ever found yourself wondering how far someone might go for love, You answers that — disturbingly. We’re four episodes into Season 1, and we can confidently say: this show gets under your skin in the best (and worst) possible ways.

So why is You the kind of show you binge but feel slightly guilty about enjoying? Let’s talk about that

👀 Joe Goldberg: The Most Charming Monster on TV

Played masterfully by Penn Badgley, Joe Goldberg is not your average romantic lead. He’s handsome, smart, bookish — and oh yeah, a full-blown stalker with a growing body count.

The genius of You lies in how it weaponizes Joe’s narration. His internal monologue guides you through his justifications, and before you know it, you’re almost rooting for him. Almost.

There’s a twisted brilliance to the writing here. Joe isn’t just a villain — he’s the guy next door. He’s a reflection of toxic obsession wrapped in literary quotes and emotional manipulation. And that duality? It’s unsettling, yet addictive.

📱 Stalking in the Digital Age

What makes You feel terrifyingly real is how easy it all seems. A quick social media scroll, a tagged location, an unlocked phone — it’s not fantasy. It’s modern dating’s worst-case scenario.

In 2024, this theme still hits hard. Watching You today feels eerily current, especially in a world where privacy is practically a myth. You’re not just watching a drama; you’re watching a warning.

💔 Beck: Love Interest or Plot Device?

Let’s talk about Guinevere Beck (Elizabeth Lail). She’s flawed, ambitious, and trying to make it in New York as a writer. But here’s the catch: while she starts off as a somewhat compelling character, it’s hard not to notice how much of her story revolves around Joe.

Is she a full character? Or just the object of obsession?

That’s part of the conversation the show invites: are women in these narratives ever truly seen for who they are — or only for how they’re perceived?

🎬 Standout Episode So Far

Episode 3 really kicked the intensity up a notch. Without spoiling too much, a certain glass box takes center stage, and it becomes clear Joe’s idea of “protection” is very, very warped.

The pacing is tight, the tension suffocating. It’s the kind of episode that makes you press “Next” before the credits even roll.

🧠 Why We’re Hooked (Even Though We Know Better)

You plays with your morality in real-time. You know Joe is wrong. You know what he’s doing is dangerous. But the show is designed to make you understand him — not agree with him, but understand.

It’s smart, slick, and surprisingly introspective. It raises questions about voyeurism, online vulnerability, and the lies we tell ourselves in relationships.

We’re aiming to watch two episodes a night, and honestly, it’s hard to stop. Each ending leaves just enough unease to pull you back in.

📺 Verdict So Far

Is “You” worth watching in 2025?
Absolutely — especially if you like your thrillers with a dose of psychological insight and an unsettling amount of charm. It’s not just about murder and stalking. It’s about the masks we wear — online and off.

And let’s be real: we’re in too deep now not to finish Season 1.