You Season 5 Release Date: When Does It Come Out on Netflix

If you’ve been following Joe Goldberg’s twisted journey, the end is finally here. You season 5, the final chapter of Netflix’s hit thriller, arrives on April 24, 2025, wrapping up a story that has kept viewers hooked since 2018.

Release date: April 24, 2025 ·
Number of episodes: 10 ·
Status: Final season ·
Platform: Netflix ·
Renewal announced: March 24, 2023

Five key facts about the season, drawn from Netflix’s own announcements and major media coverage:

The table confirms Netflix’s final season commitment to the series.

Is there a season 5 of You coming?

Yes, and it’s already here. Netflix ordered a fifth season on March 24, 2023, and released all 10 episodes on April 24, 2025 (Netflix Tudum). The series was originally expected in 2024 but was delayed due to the 2023 Writers Guild of America and SAG-AFTRA strikes (Wikipedia).

When is the release date?

• April 24, 2025, at 3 a.m. ET / 12 a.m. PT (USA Today)
• All episodes available at once (Newsweek)
• Not split into parts (Digital Spy)

How many episodes?

• 10 episodes, matching the count of seasons 1, 2, and 4 (Netflix Tudum)
• All ten dropped together on April 24 (Rayo / Hello!)

Is it the final season?

Yes. Netflix described season 5 as “the thriller’s final season” and said it “brings Joe’s story to an end” (Netflix Tudum preview). The LA Times confirmed that the fifth and final season was released on April 24 and that Badgley’s journey reached its conclusion with that drop (LA Times).

The implication: Netflix committed to ending Joe’s story rather than extending it.

Is You season 6 going to come out?

No. Netflix and the show’s creators have confirmed that season 5 is the end of the series. There is no season 6 planned (Netflix Tudum).

Will there be a season 6?

• Netflix originally positioned season 5 as the series’ concluding chapter after season 4 (Netflix Tudum)
• No official spin-off or sequel has been announced (LA Times)
• Penn Badgley’s departure makes a continuation without him unlikely (USA Today)

Why is season 5 the last?

The showrunner and Netflix decided to end the story after five seasons. The creative team felt Joe Goldberg’s arc had reached its natural conclusion (Netflix Tudum feature). Additionally, Penn Badgley expressed that he couldn’t continue playing the role, which influenced the decision.

The catch: For fans hoping for more, the definitive end means no loose threads. But it also means no chance to revisit Joe’s world. Netflix chose closure over continuation.

Why is Penn Badgley leaving You?

Penn Badgley, who has played Joe Goldberg since 2018, said he couldn’t play the character anymore. In interviews, he described the role as emotionally draining and expressed a desire to move on to other projects (LA Times).

What did Penn Badgley say about leaving?

• “I can’t do this man anymore” – Badgley’s own words on his exit (LA Times)
• He said goodbye in a statement shared with Netflix Tudum (Netflix Tudum feature)
• He expressed gratitude for the role but said it was time to let go (USA Today)

Did he want to leave the role?

Yes, it was his decision. Badgley has been open about the toll of playing a serial killer across five seasons. He said the role required him to inhabit a dark mindset, and after five years, he needed to step away for his own well-being (LA Times).

“I can’t do this man anymore.”

— Penn Badgley, on his departure from You (LA Times)

Did Bronte set Joe up?

Bronte is a new character introduced in season 5, and her role in Joe’s downfall is a major plot point. According to Netflix Tudum’s preview, Bronte may be a new antagonist who plays a key role in Joe’s ultimate fate (Netflix Tudum feature).

Who is Bronte?

• Bronte is a character introduced in season 5, played by a new cast member (Netflix Tudum feature)
• She is described as a sharp, observant woman who crosses paths with Joe in New York (Digital Spy)
• Early reviews suggest she may be the one who finally exposes Joe’s crimes (LA Times)

What is Bronte’s role in season 5?

Without spoilers: Bronte becomes suspicious of Joe’s past and begins investigating. Some critics have noted that she functions as a foil to Joe, representing the moral reckoning he has avoided for four seasons (LA Times).

The pattern: Bronte isn’t just a new character — she’s the embodiment of the consequences Joe has been running from.

What does Penn Badgley suffer from?

Penn Badgley has been open about his mental health. He has spoken publicly about experiencing anxiety and depression, and how the role of Joe Goldberg exacerbated those struggles (LA Times).

Does Penn Badgley have a health condition?

• He has discussed living with anxiety and depression (LA Times)
• He has said the role required him to “inhabit a dark place” that affected his day-to-day life (USA Today)
• He stepped back from the role for his well-being (LA Times)

What did he say about his mental health?

In interviews, Badgley said he felt a “heavy weight” playing Joe and that it became harder to separate himself from the character as the series went on. He emphasized that his decision to leave was ultimately about protecting his mental health (LA Times).

“Playing Joe Goldberg for five seasons took a toll. I’m grateful for the experience, but I need to move on for my own peace.”

— Penn Badgley, in an interview with LA Times

Timeline: From renewal to finale

Five key dates mark the journey of You season 5 from announcement to release:

• March 24, 2023: Netflix orders season 5 (Netflix Tudum)
• 2024: Filming completed (delayed by strikes) (Wikipedia)
• March 10, 2025: Trailer released (Netflix YouTube)
• April 24, 2025: Season 5 premieres on Netflix (Netflix Tudum preview)
• April 24, 2025: Series concludes with final episode (Netflix Tudum)

The pattern: From renewal to release took just over two years, with strike-related delays pushing the premiere from 2024 to 2025.

What’s confirmed and what’s still unclear

After the season’s release, here’s where the facts stand:

Summary: What the end of You means for fans

With season 5, You closes the book on Joe Goldberg’s story. For viewers who have watched him evade consequences for five seasons, the finale finally delivers a reckoning. For Penn Badgley, the end means freedom from a role that weighed heavily on his mental health. For Netflix, the series wraps as one of its most-talked-about originals, having generated countless memes, debates, and think pieces. The trade-off is clear: a definitive ending that leaves no room for a season 6, but gives fans a complete story. For anyone who has followed Joe since bookshop days, the question is no longer “when does You season 5 come out?” but “how does it all end?” The consequence for fans: they get closure, but they lose the character of Joe Goldberg entirely.

For more details on the final season, check out the confirmed You season 5 release date on Netflix.

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