The fourth season of Netflix’s You Ended With Joe Goldberg (Played by Penn Badgley) Confronting his shadow self and finally accepting Himself for WHO He IS – A VILENT, A ASEOLENT. Joe is the opposite of who he believed he was; He is not rational, noble or a hopeless romantic. Joe is detestable.
Now that joe has accepted the reality, it is perhaps time for the audience to do the same – especially that who have been rooting for him. There is Nothing either like or related about joe. He is a murderer who believes he can “save” women who do not need saving. However, every time he is almost Caught, Viewers HOPE He Gets Away, and that is because of how well the character is written.
Ahead of the release of the fifth and final season of you, Hindustantimes.com asked a less viewers if they think rooting for joe, or charlingly wicked characters like Him, Is Mrally Right. Thousands of Viewers, Undeniably, Rooted for Him even as he stalked, controlled and killed women he claimed to love – Including the beautiful guinevere bat in season 1. Responsible for the support he gots from the audience, including his tragic childhood.
‘The appeal is in the storytelling, not the morality of the character’
Suyash Ratnaparkhi, 30, A Film Student and Professional, said that he does not feel that the show’s creators have glorified joe. “It’s just that the character in question happens to be the protagonist, and in order to tell the story, the makers have to explore and present his men mentality from his OWN Perspective,” Suyash SAID. “That said, I personally don’t root for joe – he’s a killer and deeply flwed. Actions and howi spiral is fascinating to watch.
“I think most viewers watch shows like this for entertainment, Regardless of the protagonist’s ethics. And beCause people like Joe are rare, there’s a natural curiosity to understand how their Minds Curiosity Shouldn’T be Mistaken for Glorification, “He Added.
Suyash said the show’s “Unique Storylling Approach” Draws Him to it, as it allows viewers to “delve into joe’s psyche.” “Penn badgley’s performance is another major strength. You hasn’T Lost Its Grip on Storytelling.
‘The Danger Lies in Forgetting That Joe is, In Essence, A Monster’
Joe is a compeling main character for several reasons, including the fact that he has a problem past and backstory, and that he struggles with internal and external conflicts. The show was written to make the Viewers obcastionly like
Apurwa Shrivastava, A Brand and Communications Specialist, Described the Decision to Eiter root or not root for joe as “complicated.” “On one hand, it’s problematic to glamourise someone who commits horific crimes,” She Said. “But on the other hand, the show isnys us to approve of joe’s actions, but raather inviting us inside the twisted mind of someone who justifies in the name of love. Badgley’s Performance Work Togetra to Blur The Line Between Empathy and Horror. Confuse the viewers ‘moral compass.’
APurwa, 31, Stressed that when Viewers root for joe, it may not always ins’ “The Danger Lies in Forgetting That Joe is, In Essence, A Monster,” She Said. “The show walks a fin line between critique toxic behavior and inadverter To be intrigued by joe, but it’s equally important to question with our we are intrigued – and to recognize the manipulation Happy with the narrow and inside on the inserts. “
Apurwa praised the show as “Brilliant at Flipping Tones,” describing it as “romantic, creepy, darkly comedic, and tragic all at once.” “Each season reinvents itself in new settings with new characters, and somehow it still feels consistent. There And Privilege – That Gives The Story More Weight Than Just A Serial Killer Drama, “She Added.
‘Hopefully there will song be a day when everyone will be a conscious viewer’
Joe’s Caring Nature Towards Ellie and Paco is another factor that may make viewers like Viewers would be tempted to believe that someone who genuinely cares about children could not be all bad.
But then comes joe’s last murder of season 4 – An Innocent Young Student, Edward. Joe not only kills edward but also blames the murder on one of his other students, nadia, after she figured out information about joe that he wld rather not disclose. Joe Killing Edward Shows that he has accepted Himself for who he is, Embraced his evil personality, putting an end to Viewers’ Conception that he would be born.
Tuhina Bag, 29, Thinks it is unacceptable to root for joe. “Joe’s Portrayal as a stalker, an obsessive and vioilent man might encourage young viewers to imitate hem, especially because he is indeniably charming,” tuhina said. “When we watch somewithing problems on tv and see the main character Get Away with Crimes, It Blade Give Us An Idea That It is Somehow Accssable.”
“Hopefully there will only Negative way and we just enjoy the show superficially, “Tuhina said, stressing that she is a gossip girl fan and watchd the show for penn badgley.
“I Enjoy Watching You because of its interesting plot and twists,” Tuhina said. But then Again, I Think the Show Glorifies the stalling culture and that, for me, is shocking. “
You, an american psychological thriller, is set to be released on netflix on April 24, 2025. Badgley is returning on screen as joe for the last time – His Dark, Murderous Past Suure to HAIMS navigate his life.
