You is returning for a fourth season at Netflix and recently wrapped up filming. At Netflix’s TUDUM event it was revealed that season 4 will be split into two parts, with the first arriving in February 2023, and part 2 in March 2023. Here’s everything we know so far about You season 4 on Netflix.
You was first announced in February 2015 when it was revealed that Greg Berlanti and Sera Gamble were developing and writing a show based on Caroline Kepnes’ book. Berlanti and Gamble initially pitched the show to Showtime and Netflix but were declined. In January 2017, it was announced that Lifetime had purchased the show and by April 2017, the show was given a 10-episode straight-to-series order. In July 2018, ahead of the show’s premiere, Lifetime announced that it was renewing the show for a second season.
But, by December 2018, it was announced that Lifetime had rescinded its renewal of the series and that Netflix was picking up the show ahead of its second season. You season two premiered on Netflix and was well-received on the platform. It was later announced that You was one of the most popular shows on Netflix in 2019. In January 2020, Netflix renewed the show for a third season set to air on October 15, 2021. Before the show’s third season premiered, Netflix announced that it was renewing the show for a fourth season. Filming for the fourth season of You began on March 21, 2022, in London and ended on August 27, 2022.
Recap
Based on the books by Caroline Kepnes, You is a psychological thriller series that follows the life of Joe Goldberg (Penn Badgley). In the first season, Joe is a bookstore manager in New York when he meets and becomes infatuated with Guinevere Beck (Elizabeth Lail), an aspiring writer. Joe’s obsession causes him to stalk Beck while committing various murders to eliminate anyone who stands in the way of their romance.
In Season 2, Joe runs to Los Angeles to escape his crimes and takes on a new alias, Will Bettelheim. There, he meets a chef called Love Quinn (Victoria Pedretti) and falls back into his old pattern of obsession and murder in a bid to make his relationship with her work. But, Joe soon finds out there’s a dark side to Love. By the third season, Joe and Love are married and have moved to the Californian suburb of Madre Linda to raise their son, Henry, and escape their crimes from the previous season. However, when Joe falls back into his old habits by obsessing over his next-door neighbor, Natalie, and the local librarian, Marienne, Love goes to extreme measures to protect her perfect family.
When was You renewed for season 4?
In what was a surprising move made by Netflix, the announcement that You had been renewed for a fourth season came 48 hours before the third season was released.
Alongside the announcement, Sera Gamble (one of the two showrunners) said:
“We’re deeply grateful that Netflix has shown You such monumental support, and that people around the world have enjoyed watching Joe really get it all very wrong over the past 3 seasons, said Gamble. “The whole You team is excited to explore new, dark facets of love in season 4.”
As one of the most popular Originals in the Netflix library, there was no doubt in that You would not be was always going to be renewed for a fourth season. However, we were expecting the announcement to be made after the third season landed, just in case it spoilt whatever was in store for Joe in season 3.
Is There A Trailer For You Season 4?
Netflix released the first teaser for You Season 4 on September 24, 2022, during its TUDUM showcase event. In the teaser, Joe lets us know he’s no longer the lovable bookstore manager in New York, the shop clerk in LA, or the doting husband in the suburbs. He’s gone through a bit of refinement and is now Professor Johnathan Moore. He explains that living in London has helped him “bury the past” and so, gone are the days of unrequited love and longing. This time, he just wants to focus on academia and keep his extracurricular activities professional. But, the various shots of new characters as Joe narrates, indicate that his new life in London might not be as drama-free as he would like.
What to expect from You season 4?
The official synopsis for You Season 4 has not yet been released but based on the teaser, we can confirm that Joe is now in London under a new identity. He now goes by Professor Jonathan Moore and is trying to blend into the world of academia but knowing Joe, it’s not going to be easy.
The grand finale of You season 3 saw Joe and Love’s extremely hostile relationship come to a climactic end, with Joe switching continents to find his latest obsession, Marianne.
Will “Nick” find Marianne?
Once again, Joe has changed his identity and is now going by the name of Nick. It’s no surprise Joe would have to change his identity considering the name of Joe Goldberg-Quinn is now famous in the USA thanks to Joe successfully pinning all of the Madre Linda murders on Love.
Now that Joe is in Paris, his search for Marianne begins. An expert stalker, if Marianne is indeed in Paris, then Joe will definitely find her sooner rather than later.
You Season 4 Cast: Who’s new and who’s returning?
Penn Badgley will return as Joe Goldberg (or “Professor Johnathan Moore”). Badgley is best known for playing Dan Humphery in the teen drama show, Gossip Girl. Tati Gabrielle will also return to reprise her role as Marienne Bellamy. Last season ended with Marienne escaping with her daughter, but it seems her journey with Joe Goldberg has not yet ended. Gabrielle is best known for her roles in TV shows. She played Gaia in the sci-fi show, The 100 and Prudence in the supernatural horror show, Chilling Adventures of Sabrina.
The teaser for You Season 4 also introduced us to some new faces. Lukas Gage, who is best known for his role in shows such as American Vandal and Euphoria will be joining the cast of You Season 4. Other cast members joining the new season are Amy-Leigh Hickman, Charlotte Ritchie, Ed Speleers, Tilly Keeper, Niccy Lin, Aidan Cheng, Eve Austin, Ozioma Whenu, and Dario Coates.
One cast member who we probably won’t see this new season is Victoria Pedretti. If you can recall, the last season ended in a fight to the death between Joe and Love, which ended with Joe stabbing her with a lethal dose of aconite and burning down the house with her inside. But, we have seen Joe’s ex-lover haunt him before, so we could see Victoria Pedretti’s character return in a ghostly form.
When is the You season 4 Netflix release date?
Netflix has announced two sets of release dates for You season 4!
The new season will be split into two parts but the two dates have shifted from the two announced at Netflix’;s TUDUM event.
There it was revealed:
- Part 1 will premiere on Netflix on Friday, February 10th, 2023.
- Part 2 will premiere on Netflix on Friday, March 10th, 2023.
But in a subsequent poster, both dates have been shifted up one day:
- Part 1 will premiere on Netflix on Friday, February 9th, 2023.
- Part 2 will premiere on Netflix on Friday, March 9th, 2023.
