You 2018
“What goes around comes around.”
What is You?
You is an American psychological thriller television series that premiered on September 9, 2018. Developed by Greg Berlanti and Sera Gamble, the show is based on books written by Caroline Kepnes.
- Type
- TV series
- Year
- 2018
- Status
- Ended
- Episodes
- 50
- First aired
- Sep 9, 2018
- Last aired
- Apr 24, 2025
- Original language
- EN
- Origin
- US
- Networks
- Lifetime, Netflix
- Genres
- Mystery, Crime, Drama
- Updated
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Overview
You is an American psychological thriller television series that premiered on September 9, 2018. Developed by Greg Berlanti and Sera Gamble, the show is based on books written by Caroline Kepnes. The series is produced by Berlanti Productions, Alloy Entertainment, and A+E Studios in association with Warner Horizon Television, which is now Warner Bros. Television. The narrative centers on a dangerously charming and obsessive man who goes to extreme measures to insert himself into the lives of women who fascinate him. In the first season, the protagonist, a brilliant bookstore manager, becomes obsessed with an aspiring writer. He begins to quietly and strategically remove all obstacles that stand between them. The cast includes Penn Badgley, Victoria Pedretti, Charlotte Ritchie, and Elizabeth Lail. As the story progresses, the characters navigate complex personal situations, such as when a grieving woman turns to therapy, prompting the lead character to do the same for his own reasons. The series is scheduled to run from 2018 through 2025.
Should you watch it?
“A dangerously charming man uses extreme measures to insert himself into the lives of women he fascinates.”
- compelling lead performance
- tense narrative pacing
- engaging psychological exploration
- disturbing subject matter
- morally complex protagonist
Watch it if you enjoy psychological thrillers that explore the dark side of obsession.
The series features intense themes and disturbing behavior consistent with the psychological thriller genre.
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Episode guide
Season 1 · 10 episodes
Open the complete Season 1 guide →- E1 Pilot Sep 9, 2018
- E2 The Last Nice Guy in New York Sep 16, 2018
- E3 Maybe Sep 23, 2018
- E4 The Captain Sep 30, 2018
- E5 Living with the Enemy Oct 7, 2018
- E6 Amour Fou Oct 14, 2018
- E7 Everythingship Oct 21, 2018
- E8 You Got Me, Babe Oct 28, 2018
- E9 Candace Nov 4, 2018
- E10 Bluebeard's Castle Nov 11, 2018
Season 2 · 10 episodes
- E1 A Fresh Start Dec 26, 2019
- E2 Just the Tip Dec 26, 2019
- E3 What Are Friends For? Dec 26, 2019
- E4 The Good, the Bad, & the Hendy Dec 26, 2019
- E5 Have a Good Wellkend, Joe! Dec 26, 2019
- E6 Farewell, My Bunny Dec 26, 2019
- E7 Ex-istential Crisis Dec 26, 2019
- E8 Fear and Loathing in Beverly Hills Dec 26, 2019
- E9 P.I. Joe Dec 26, 2019
- E10 Love, Actually Dec 26, 2019
Season 3 · 10 episodes
- E1 And They Lived Happily Ever After Oct 15, 2021
- E2 So I Married an Axe Murderer Oct 15, 2021
- E3 Missing White Woman Syndrome Oct 15, 2021
- E4 Hands Across Madre Linda Oct 15, 2021
- E5 Into the Woods Oct 15, 2021
- E6 W.O.M.B. Oct 15, 2021
- E7 We're All Mad Here Oct 15, 2021
- E8 Swing and a Miss Oct 15, 2021
- E9 Red Flag Oct 15, 2021
- E10 What Is Love? Oct 15, 2021
Season 4 · 10 episodes
- E1 Joe Takes a Holiday Feb 9, 2023
- E2 Portrait of the Artist Feb 9, 2023
- E3 Eat the Rich Feb 9, 2023
- E4 Hampsie Feb 9, 2023
- E5 The Fox and the Hound Feb 9, 2023
- E6 Best of Friends Mar 9, 2023
- E7 Good Man, Cruel World Mar 9, 2023
- E8 Where Are You Going, Where Have You Been? Mar 9, 2023
- E9 She's Not There Mar 9, 2023
- E10 The Death of Jonathan Moore Mar 9, 2023
Season 5 · 10 episodes
- E1 The Luckiest Guy in NY Apr 24, 2025
- E2 Blood Will Have Blood Apr 24, 2025
- E3 Imposter Syndrome Apr 24, 2025
- E4 My Fair Maddie Apr 24, 2025
- E5 Last Dance Apr 24, 2025
- E6 The Dark Face of Love Apr 24, 2025
- E7 #JoeGoldberg Apr 24, 2025
- E8 Folie a Deux Apr 24, 2025
- E9 Trial of the Furies Apr 24, 2025
- E10 Finale Apr 24, 2025
Frequently asked questions
What is the series about?
The show follows an obsessive man who goes to extreme lengths to insert himself into the lives of women.
Who created the series?
The series was developed by Greg Berlanti and Sera Gamble.
Is the show based on books?
Yes, the series is based on the books by Caroline Kepnes.
When did the series premiere?
The first season premiered on September 9, 2018.
How many seasons are there?
The series consists of five seasons, with the final season released in 2025.