You Season 5’s Shocking Twist Explained

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In the fifth season of “You”, several recurring characters made a comeback to add drama to the series finale. Among them was one character who played a crucial role in wrapping up Joe Goldberg’s storyline. As seen in the novels by Caroline Kepnes, the Netflix thriller “You” has often shown Penn Badgley’s murderous character, Joe Goldberg, evading punishment for his numerous crimes. However, in the final episode of “You”, Joe is eventually apprehended and brought to trial for his offenses. The key figure responsible for delivering him to justice was Madeline Brewer’s character, Louise Flannery (previously known as Bronte), a close friend and former teaching assistant of his season 1 victim, Guinevere Beck.

Discussing the latest season 5 release on streaming platforms, co-showrunner Michael Foley shared insights on why Beck’s character played a crucial role in Joe’s downfall. Foley stated that Beck’s murder served as the “foundational crime” where viewers unknowingly participated, despite previous murders by Joe. Additionally, Foley elaborated on the decision to posthumously rewrite Beck’s book, “The Dark Face of Love,” noting that Joe had taken her voice, and it was essential to restore it to her. You can read his comments below:

Since we primarily focused on the audience’s reaction when Joe murdered Beck, and encouraged everyone to come back for Season 2, it’s important to acknowledge that, despite no ill-will towards Peach or Benji, their deaths at Joe’s hands represented a pivotal mistake in the show. We, as viewers, unwittingly participated in this tragic narrative by continuing to watch and support Joe throughout his actions.

It seemed fitting to us that since he’s returned to New York, we would complete our journey by returning to the root of our initial wrongdoing – not only taking Beck’s life, but also her voice. We then began contemplating the concept of “The Dark Face of Love,” where Louise could restore Beck’s voice by editing what had been done to the book.

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Beck Reminds Audiences That Joe Is Not To Be Admired

Throughout the five-season span of the show, Badgley’s character amassed a significant number of victims in his twisted pursuit of an idealized romance. While the first season of ‘You’ had Joe killing Beck’s friends Peach Salinger and Benji Ashby, these murders were largely portrayed as necessary steps to win over the love interest. However, it was Beck’s death at the end of season 1 that started to dismantle any illusions that his actions could ever be justified.

In the very end, Joe continued to show no remorse, even trying to blame the audience for his reprehensible actions. On the other hand, Louise managed to recover her friend’s voice, which had been taken, at gunpoint. This action made the audience re-examine the same story where they initially became accomplices in Joe’s wrongdoings. By doing so, Louise effectively removed any remaining illusions and self-justifications from Joe’s account of the events, leaving only the raw truth for all to see.

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The Show’s Finale Shows Him As The Monster He Really Is

In the fifth season finale of You, the hidden monster within Joe’s character is exposed as the truth about Beck’s story unfolds. One of the most chilling scenes in the series occurs when Joe launches a vicious assault on Louise, demonstrating the terrifying nature of Badgley’s character. As Louise’s bullet strips him of his pretenses and his masculinity, the frightening and monstrous reality of his personality becomes painfully clear. With his pleas for death unanswered, subjected to mockery, and locked away with no prospect of freedom, this ending serves as a fitting and symbolic conclusion to his brutal spree.

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2025-04-27 12:47