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Movie spotlight

you

2018
Movie
4 min
Portuguese

You are haunted by your past. You can't live your present. What will you do with your future?

Insights

IMDb7.7/10
Rotten Tomatoes87%
Metacritic74/100
Google Users89%
Director: Greg Berlanti, Sera GambleGenres: Crime, Drama, Romance, Thriller

Plot Summary

The series follows Joe Goldberg, a charming and intelligent young man who becomes dangerously obsessed with the women he dates. He uses social media and technology to stalk them, manipulate situations to get closer, and eliminate any obstacles, including people, that stand in his way. What begins as infatuation quickly spirals into a pattern of murder and psychological manipulation.

Critical Reception

You garnered significant attention for its dark themes, compelling performances, and suspenseful narrative, with critics often highlighting Penn Badgley's portrayal of the increasingly disturbing protagonist. While praised for its addictive nature and unique perspective on modern romance and stalking, some reviews noted the show's morally ambiguous territory and the potential for glorifying problematic behavior.

What Reviewers Say

  • Praised for its suspenseful plotting and dark, addictive nature.

  • Penn Badgley's performance as the charming yet terrifying Joe Goldberg is a standout.

  • The series offers a chilling commentary on modern dating and social media obsession.

Google audience: Google users largely appreciate the show for its thrilling and suspenseful storyline, often describing it as binge-worthy. Many viewers are captivated by the character of Joe Goldberg and the show's exploration of dark themes, though some express concern over the romanticization of obsessive behavior.

Awards & Accolades

Nominated for a Golden Globe for Best Actor – Television Series Drama for Penn Badgley (2024). Nominated for numerous genre awards including Saturn Awards and Critics' Choice Television Awards.

Fun Fact

The show was originally developed for Lifetime before moving to Netflix, which ultimately led to its wider global popularity and critical reassessment.

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