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2018·Show
50Episodes in5Seasons·TV-MA
77
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High energy, strong craft, emotionally cool.

Energy

Nerve-racking and scary

Builds slowly, so the intensity comes in waves.

  • Tension9
  • Scare7
  • Violence6

Heart

Emotionally reserved

  • Pathos4
  • Romance3
  • Melancholy2

Humor

A little humor

Not a comedy at heart.

  • Cringe Humor4
  • Dark Humor3
  • Wit & Wordplay2

World

Everyday modern life, the mind, and crime

Lived-in and easy to get lost in.

  • World Immersion8
  • Dialogue Centrality6
  • Rewatchability5

Craft

Standout performances, direction, and characters

  • Acting9
  • Direction8
  • Character Depth8

Style

Functional look and sound

  • Cinematography7
  • Editing7
  • Sound Centrality7

Who it's for

AdultsFriends NightPublic Viewing SafeSolo WatchBinge-FriendlyThought-Provoking

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Episode ratings

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About

What goes around comes around.

A dangerously charming, obsessive man goes to extreme measures to insert himself into the lives of women who fascinate him.
Psychological ThrillerStalking NarrativeUnreliable NarratorCreepy CharismaSlow-Burn DreadDomestic HorrorObsessive LoveTense AtmosphereCharacter Study

Sequels and Prequels

No sequels or prequels available

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Questions about You

Quick answers from GoodWatch data.

Where can I stream You legally?

You is included with a subscription to Netflix in the United States. You can also rent or buy it from Apple TV, Amazon Video, Apple TV Store, and Google Play Movies. All links in Where to Watch go to these licensed services.

Is You worth watching?

77
GreatGoodWatch score

Mostly. It's well received, with a GoodWatch score of 77/100 (IMDb 7.6, Rotten Tomatoes 89%, and Metacritic 73). The GoodWatch score combines critic and audience ratings.

What is You rated?

TV-MAViolenceDisturbing imageryStrong language

It's rated TV-MA in the United States. Content advisories: violence, disturbing imagery, and strong language.

How many seasons does You have?

5 seasons

It has 5 seasons with 50 episodes of about 50 minutes each.

Is You based on a true story?

No. It's adapted from a novel.

Do critics and audiences agree on You?

Critics81
Audiences72

Not quite. Critics rate You higher (81) than audiences (72). It may be more rewarding than it is crowd-pleasing.

When did You air?

It ran from 2018 to 2025 and has ended.

What language is You in?

English

It was made in English. Produced in United States.

In how many countries can I watch You?

134ADAEAGALAOARATAUAZBABBBEBGBH+120

GoodWatch finds legal streaming, rental, or purchase options for You in 134 countries. Pick any of them in Where to Watch to see the local services.

What tropes does You use?

Jerkass Has a PointIdiot BallEveryone Has Lots of SexPorn StashCast Full of Rich PeopleNice Job Breaking It, Hero!Ivy League for EveryoneRight Through the WallAdaptational SexualityPolice Are UselessBait the DogMoving-Away Endingand 186 more

TV Tropes lists 198 storytelling tropes for You, including Jerkass Has a Point, Idiot Ball, Everyone Has Lots of Sex.