Joe Goldberg's Most Tragic You Season 5 Relationship Isn't A Romance & That Makes It Even Sadder

Joe Goldberg sabotages all of his romantic relationships throughout Netflix’s You, but his most tragic connection in season 5 isn’t a romance.

April 28, 2025 · 1 min · 66 words · Amy Montgomery

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Warning: SPOILERS ahead for You season 5.

He knows what Joe has done, and he rejects him because of it.

Youseason 5 highlights how much Joe’s actions affect Henry and will continue to as he grows up.

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In that sense, Joe repeats the cycle of trauma.

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