YOU Season 5 Episode 1 Review: A Sinister Return and New Obsessions Begin

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                                      YOU – Season 5, Episode 1: Official Review

Written April 23, 2025 

Published April 24, 2025

By Carson J. Kelly

Special thanks to Netflix for the exclusive early screening of YOU Season 5, Episode 1.

Netflix’s psychological thriller YOU returns with the beginning of its final season, and Episode 1 wastes no time pulling us right back into the unsettling yet addictive mind of Joe Goldberg. With this early peek at what’s to come, it’s safe to say that the final chapter is setting the stage for something bold, twisted, and entirely unforgettable.

Episode 1 delivers a gripping and calculated reentry into the chaos, guilt, and charm that define the series. Penn Badgley reprises his role with a chilling charisma, giving longtime fans exactly what they came for, while hinting that the most dangerous chapters of Joe’s story may still lie ahead.

From the very first moments, the episode draws viewers in with a tone of both familiarity and tension. The pacing is tight, the writing razor-sharp, and the cinematography continues to complement the show's voyeuristic intensity. Without spoiling anything, fans will appreciate the clever callbacks to earlier seasons and the groundwork being laid for a potentially explosive finale.

This is a solid, captivating start to what is shaping up to be a memorable farewell to one of Netflix’s most iconic modern characters. Whether you’ve followed Joe’s twisted journey from the start or you’re joining the conversation now, Season 5 kicks off with everything we love about YOU: obsession, manipulation, charm, and horrorall wrapped in one binge-worthy package.

Verdict: Episode 1 of YOU Season 5 is a strong opener that re-establishes its dark, addictive tone with precision.

Stay tuned for more coverage and full-season impressions right here on Carson Kelly Blogs.

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