Series synopsis
You is an American mystery crime drama television series that premiered on Lifetime on September 9, 2018. It ended on April 24, 2025. It was created by Greg Berlanti, Sera Gamble. It stars Penn Badgley, Elizabeth Lail, Charlotte Ritchie and Victoria Pedretti.
A dangerously charming, obsessive man goes to extreme measures to insert himself into the lives of women who fascinate him.
Premise
A dangerously charming, obsessive man goes to extreme measures to insert himself into the lives of women who fascinate him.
Premise: What goes around comes around.
Cast and characters
Leading cast
- Penn Badgley as Joe Goldberg
- Elizabeth Lail as Guinevere Beck
- Charlotte Ritchie as Kate Galvin
- Victoria Pedretti as Love Quinn
- Griffin Matthews as Teddy Lockwood
- Anna Camp as Maddie Lockwood / Reagan Lockwood
- Saffron Burrows as Dottie Quinn
- Tati Gabrielle as Marienne Bellamy
Supporting cast
- Madeline Brewer as Louise Flannery
- Dylan Arnold as Theo Engler
- Shalita Grant as Sherry Conrad
- Tilly Keeper as Phoebe Borehall-Blaxworth
- Travis Van Winkle as Cary Conrad
- Amy-Leigh Hickman as Nadia Farran
- Luca Padovan as Paco
- Ed Speleers as Rhys Montrose
- Lukas Gage as Adam Pratt
- Ambyr Childers as Candace Stone
- Zach Cherry as Ethan Russell
- Jenna Ortega as Ellie Alves
Guest cast
- Cliff Moylan as Gas Company Man
- Katy Rea as Neo-Folk Singer
- Mehdi Barakchian as Middle-Aged Brooklynite
- Michael Lewis as Homeless Man
- Patrick K. Dooley as Drunk Man
- Shehzad as Johno
- T.J. Atoms as Candy Store MC
- Venida Evans as Older Woman
- Reg Rogers as Professor Paul Leahy
- Lou Taylor Pucci as Benji
- Kacey Carrig as Bartender
- Ben Getz as Tomas
Episodes
This series spans 5 seasons with 50 episodes.
| Season | Episodes | First aired | Last aired |
|---|---|---|---|
| Season 1 | 10 | September 9, 2018 | November 11, 2018 |
| Season 2 | 10 | December 26, 2019 | December 26, 2019 |
| Season 3 | 10 | October 15, 2021 | October 15, 2021 |
| Season 4 | 10 | February 9, 2023 | March 9, 2023 |
| Season 5 | 10 | April 24, 2025 | April 24, 2025 |
| Episode | Title | Air date |
|---|---|---|
| 1 |
Pilot A charming first encounter quickly turns into something more nefarious when bookstore manager Joe takes a very strong liking to grad student Beck. |
September 9, 2018 |
| 2 |
The Last Nice Guy in New York As Beck deals with unwanted advances from her advisor, she brings Joe to Peach's high society soiree. Joe tries to navigate matters with Benji. |
September 16, 2018 |
| 3 |
Maybe Beck's continued casual encounters catch Joe off guard, as does a run-in with the police. Both make him realize a key situation must be dealt with. |
September 23, 2018 |
| Episode | Title | Air date |
|---|---|---|
| 1 |
A Fresh Start Joe – now "Will" – arrives in his own personal hell on Earth: LA. He's trying to go straight, but the past doesn't always leave well enough alone. |
December 26, 2019 |
| 2 |
Just the Tip Joe realizes Will Bettelheim isn't all he's cracked up to be. The fallout threatens to get in the way of his burgeoning connection with Love. |
December 26, 2019 |
| 3 |
What Are Friends For? Joe attempts to keep things platonic with Love and keep his nose out of Ellie's business. But his instincts soon get the better of him. |
December 26, 2019 |
| Episode | Title | Air date |
|---|---|---|
| 1 |
And They Lived Happily Ever After After a delivery room surprise, new dad Joe struggles to connect with his infant child, but he has no trouble at all fostering a new infatuation. |
October 15, 2021 |
| 2 |
So I Married an Axe Murderer Joe and Love try couples therapy, but their issues may need more than counseling – and their friction isn't the only thing they need to make disappear. |
October 15, 2021 |
| 3 |
Missing White Woman Syndrome Love grows apprehensive as media scrutiny intensifies next door. An acute sickness in the family drudges up old memories – and worse – for Joe. |
October 15, 2021 |
| Episode | Title | Air date |
|---|---|---|
| 1 |
Joe Takes a Holiday Now living in London, Joe tries to lay low and resist old habits... until he's forced to tie up loose ends and bond with a circle of wealthy socialites. |
February 9, 2023 |
| 2 |
Portrait of the Artist Joe leans on his skills — and a student's insights — to catch his stalker. An art show offers a gallery of suspects, revealing more than the eye can see. |
February 9, 2023 |
| 3 |
Eat the Rich As news of a killer targeting the rich swirls, Joe's stalker inches dangerously close to the truth. Joe's efforts to protect Kate take a dark turn. |
February 9, 2023 |
| Episode | Title | Air date |
|---|---|---|
| 1 |
The Luckiest Guy in NY Joe and Kate settle in New York with a pledge to start over, but their headline-making marriage hits a snag when betrayal strikes close to home. |
April 24, 2025 |
| 2 |
Blood Will Have Blood A family dinner descends into chaos when Kate's sister Reagan makes a shocking allegation. Bronte's curiosity lands her in a tight spot. |
April 24, 2025 |
| 3 |
Imposter Syndrome Joe hits an impasse in Mooney's basement, as tension builds at home. Kate plays hardball to protect Henry. Bronte faces exposure at a literary salon. |
April 24, 2025 |
Production
Release
| Original network/platform | Lifetime |
|---|---|
| First aired | September 9, 2018 |
| Last aired | April 24, 2025 |
| Status | Ended |