A dangerously charming, intensely obsessive young man goes to extreme measures to insert himself into the lives of those he is transfixed by.A dangerously charming, intensely obsessive young man goes to extreme measures to insert himself into the lives of those he is transfixed by.A dangerously charming, intensely obsessive young man goes to extreme measures to insert himself into the lives of those he is transfixed by.
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- 4 wins & 11 nominations total
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Summary
Reviewers say 'You' is lauded for its suspenseful plot and psychological intrigue, especially in the first two seasons. The show's exploration of obsession and love is often highlighted. However, later seasons face criticism for becoming convoluted and politically charged, with some finding the deviation from the original premise disappointing. Character development and plot consistency are points of contention. Despite mixed reviews, Penn Badgley's performance remains a consistent highlight.
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I watched this without expectation. I hadn't heard of the book. I hadn't seen any previews or descriptions. What i found was a pleasantly dark show. It's uncomfortable and unpredictable and has what is hopefully an amazing story to tell from a unique perspective.
We're put into the head of a stalker who seems to be a hair's width away from violence. The tension is held well.
But what REALLY made it feel uncomfortable for me was a rather odd choice from the network. Swearing is censored out. There are these conspicuous blanks in the dialogue. It had me obsessing. When you've got a show this dark, who the hell do they think they're going to offend with a little swearing? Are they expecting kids to be up watching it? It's content is far more offensive than swearing could ever be.
Apart from that one VERY annoying point, it's a brilliantly put together show. I'm looking forward to watching more (though I'll probably find myself swearing at the TV about the missing dialogue).
We're put into the head of a stalker who seems to be a hair's width away from violence. The tension is held well.
But what REALLY made it feel uncomfortable for me was a rather odd choice from the network. Swearing is censored out. There are these conspicuous blanks in the dialogue. It had me obsessing. When you've got a show this dark, who the hell do they think they're going to offend with a little swearing? Are they expecting kids to be up watching it? It's content is far more offensive than swearing could ever be.
Apart from that one VERY annoying point, it's a brilliantly put together show. I'm looking forward to watching more (though I'll probably find myself swearing at the TV about the missing dialogue).
This is a "Should I?" or "Should I not?" kind of a series. From the pilot, we know the protagonist is definitely sociopathic, maybe even psychopathic. Is this an anti-hero we can get behind? But, there is just something about it that makes you want to watch one more episode... and then you find the first season is over! This is well written, well performed, addictive and, well, disturbing. I give the series an 8 (addictive) out of 10. {Dramatic Crime Thriller}
Great series, reminding me of the iconic "Dexter".
Acting is top notch, specially from Penn Badgley, completely unknown to me, but capable of portraying the complex, lethal and sensitive character of Joe.
Victoria Pedretti on seasons 2 and 3 was just perfect. Quite a rollercoaster of great acting here.
All 3 seasons delivered, with enough twists and last episode chaotic situations, that left me thinking "how the hell he's he going to come out of this" on the last episodes.
I was very sceptic at first, specially due to some avoidable and quite dumb out of place pseudo-erotic mb scenes, but I kept the faith and was not disappointed.
Strong points: the twists, chaotic situations, unpredictable moves and pace, all with wonderful acting through and through.
Weaker points: imbecile erotic out of place moments (thankfully not many), terrible soundtrack that does not amaze or stay in the head (sorry) and dumb moves from Joe (and not only): not using gloves, using the same hat to hide himself (ala Clark Kent with his eyeglasses) and less attention to detail when we know he could be caught by doing the same mistakes over and over again.
But... it's a great series nonetheless. If you loved "Dexter", it's not on par, but delivers, in a more "modern", less careful way and sometimes even a bit more chaotic in the situations where Joe puts himself on.
Season 1 great, Season 2 good, Season 3 great again (don't understand the hate, really).
Acting is top notch, specially from Penn Badgley, completely unknown to me, but capable of portraying the complex, lethal and sensitive character of Joe.
Victoria Pedretti on seasons 2 and 3 was just perfect. Quite a rollercoaster of great acting here.
All 3 seasons delivered, with enough twists and last episode chaotic situations, that left me thinking "how the hell he's he going to come out of this" on the last episodes.
I was very sceptic at first, specially due to some avoidable and quite dumb out of place pseudo-erotic mb scenes, but I kept the faith and was not disappointed.
Strong points: the twists, chaotic situations, unpredictable moves and pace, all with wonderful acting through and through.
Weaker points: imbecile erotic out of place moments (thankfully not many), terrible soundtrack that does not amaze or stay in the head (sorry) and dumb moves from Joe (and not only): not using gloves, using the same hat to hide himself (ala Clark Kent with his eyeglasses) and less attention to detail when we know he could be caught by doing the same mistakes over and over again.
But... it's a great series nonetheless. If you loved "Dexter", it's not on par, but delivers, in a more "modern", less careful way and sometimes even a bit more chaotic in the situations where Joe puts himself on.
Season 1 great, Season 2 good, Season 3 great again (don't understand the hate, really).
Loved the first few seasons, but they really should've ended it with Love Quinn. That felt like the perfect stopping point. After that, I started to dislike Joe more and more each season-especially in season 5. His character lost the charm and complexity that made him interesting in the beginning. The plot just started feeling repetitive and less believable.
The first couple seasons were such a ride, though. The tension, the twists, and that whole creepy romantic vibe actually worked. It felt fresh and addictive back then, and I couldn't stop watching.
Overall, meh. Still loveee Penn Badgley.
The first couple seasons were such a ride, though. The tension, the twists, and that whole creepy romantic vibe actually worked. It felt fresh and addictive back then, and I couldn't stop watching.
Overall, meh. Still loveee Penn Badgley.
The first season is by far still the best. The newest season I don't even know where to start. Why add so many characters, it gets too convoluted and no one cares about any of them. Just go back to Joe + 1 girl. We don't need 10 sub plot lines with characters that don't matter. Also don't release the season in two parts again. I forgot the entirety of the plot(s) or who anyone was. I barely pushed through to finish it. Just release the whole season next time. So ya, too many plots in the latest season, too many characters. Just go back to the roots, season 1, 2, 3 were great. No idea who messed up season 4 so bad but they should do some self reflecting on their writing skills.
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- TriviaPenn Badgley almost turned down the role of Joe as he feared that the show would romanticize toxic behavior such as stalking. He was convinced after producers told him that that was the exact reason why he was right for the role- he would approach the show and part in a way that would ensure that Joe is clearly the villain of the story.
- GoofsAs a lover of books, especially rare/antiques, Joe would know better than to fold back the covers of paperback books. It puts strain on the spine.
- ConnectionsFeatured in MsMojo: Top 10 Actors Who HATED Their TV Characters (2019)
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- Kẻ Đeo Bám
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- Logos Bookstore - 1575 York Avenue, Yorkville, Upper East Side, New York City, New York, USA(Mooney's, Joe's place of emplyment in season 1)
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- Runtime45 minutes
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- 2.00 : 1
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