'You' Season 5 Finale Criticized for Rushed Storyline and Missing Characters

The fifth and final season of Netflix's 'You' sees Joe Goldberg return to New York, where his past catches up to him through elaborate schemes by characters seeking justice for his previous crimes. Bronte, revealed as Beck’s former student Louise, conspires with others to expose Joe and ultimately succeeds in catching him on camera committing murder. As the season unfolds, Bronte survives Joe's attempts to kill her and, with crucial evidence, helps ensure his conviction for the murders of Love, Beck, and others, bringing his reign of terror to an end. The finale focuses on Bronte reclaiming her identity and publishing Beck's story without Joe's interference, providing poetic justice and closure for past victims. The season is marked by the return of numerous characters from earlier seasons, though some fans criticized the absence of key figures like Ellie (Jenna Ortega) and described the final episodes as rushed or disappointing. Despite mixed reactions, the show concludes with Joe imprisoned for his crimes and the narrative coming full circle.