The One Character Who Made the Final Season of You Unmissable

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Spoilers ahead if you’re not caught on Netflix’s You through the series finale.

Well, hello, you – for the final time, finally.

It seems like a long-awaited moment, but finally, the last season of “You” is now available on Netflix. Without hesitation, I quickly took advantage of my Netflix subscription to watch all ten episodes of this new installment, which made its grand debut according to the 2025 Netflix schedule. With trailers that tantalized us with glimpses of what was to unfold and “You” Season 5 theories that I’ve been mulling over for a while, I knew I was fully prepared for the climax.

And it was… good. But not my overall favorite.

To put it plainly, while some parts of this series have shone brighter in previous instances, there’s a particular scene from this somewhat inconsistent season that truly captured my attention – and I feel compelled to discuss it.

The Season Was Fun But Not As Well-Done As Other Seasons

As I said, this season of You was fun…but it was just not as well done as other seasons.

To clarify, this wasn’t bad at all; there were plenty of aspects I enjoyed. Penn Badgley’s performance as Joe stood out the most, and I was genuinely surprised that he didn’t receive an Emmy nomination during the early seasons. In my opinion, he truly shone in Season 5, showcasing his exceptional talent.

There are plenty of things to appreciate about this season too. As a fan of films and series set in New York City, I’m all for it. It seems only natural that a show initially based in the city that stays awake would come back to its roots.

However, this latest season seemed incredibly similar to previous ones, with elements that were distressingly reminiscent. Previously, each season brought fresh developments for the first three seasons. They always managed to elevate the tension while repeating the pattern of Joe becoming infatuated with a new person, only for their relationship to disintegrate swiftly.

In comparison, Season 5 seemed less polished compared to the others, and I’ll delve deeper into this point later. For now, though, let’s discuss one of the seasons I found particularly enjoyable.

However, Anna Camp’s Character Was Hysterical

I ate up Anna Camp in her dual role as Reagan and Maddie. Y’all, she killed it.

For over ten years, I’ve been an enthusiast of Anna Camp. Although many may recognize her from her stints on “The Office,” “The Help,” or her time with the “True Blood” cast, I first encountered her through her role in “Pitch Perfect.” In this film, she portrayed a college girl who vomited more than was comfortable to watch in one movie, and served as something of an adversary to Anna Kendrick’s character, Becca.

Regardless of perspective, I believe she possesses excellent comic delivery and is an outstanding actress as a whole. However, there was something distinctive about her double part in this production that greatly enhanced my enjoyment of the first five episodes of the series.

To put it another way, while these characters weren’t without their charm, their inclusion significantly enhanced the episodes. Reagan was the sort of character that you couldn’t help but despise. She was cunning and ruthless, always striving to achieve her objectives, no matter the cost – in this case, she even went as far as impersonating her sister to fabricate a public confession about Maddie’s affair with Reagan’s husband.

Such underhanded actions make the character so repellent, it’s nearly comical. But then there’s Maddie…

She’s just the polar opposite of Reagan; a woman who appears to be genuinely kind-hearted but occasionally does foolish things. What strikes me as the most humorous thing I’ve heard on Netflix in years is her endearingly calling Joe “boo-boo.” Given that Joe is responsible for inflicting some of the biggest “boo-boos” in people’s lives, it makes this nickname all the more amusing.

Working with Joe was enjoyable, and I admired their interaction as she quickly proved herself to be more than just a beautiful woman with deep pockets. Instead of being deceived by Joe’s tactics, she surprised us all by not falling for them. This authenticity only served to endear her further in my eyes.

Having a character who’s a stark contrast to Reagan, portrayed by the very same actress, demonstrates exceptional acting ability. This intriguing twist is something that I found particularly captivating.

And The Characters That Surrounded Her Made It Even Better

Another thing that made me appreciate Maddie and Reagan was the fact that through their arrival, we were introduced to an array of new characters, such as Harrison, Reagan’s spouse, and Teddy, her half-brother, whom we wouldn’t have encountered otherwise.

Observing their banter with Maddie and Reagan elicited some of the most uproarious laughter I’ve experienced from this show in years, as they uttered lines that were simply hilarious and seemingly off-beat. Teddy was more level-headed, yet his on-screen presence was delightful throughout the series. Harrison exhibited a caring demeanor, though he often seemed bewildered, but it was evident that he had a compassionate heart – in spite of his affair with Maddie.

In simpler terms, during their discussion about Reagan’s death in the second half, his indecisiveness and reactions made me chuckle throughout. He seemed clueless, which was appropriate given the situation. The twin characters played a crucial role in allowing us to witness this scene.

Frankly, I found the fresh characters from this season more appealing compared to those in Season 4 of “You” as they seemed to enrich a narrative that had become somewhat cliché due to its frequent repetition.

I Think If The Episodes Were Shorter And We Got To The Twist Quicker, It Would Have Been Better

I’d like to clarify that my appreciation for Season 5 of “You” isn’t solely due to Anna Camp’s character. While she certainly added a lot of fun, I believe the pace of certain scenes could have been quickened to enhance overall enjoyment.

Initially, I found the first five episodes to drag on a bit, but I enjoyed the characters Maddie and Reagan. However, I believe that their conflicts with Kate, along with other subplots, could have been developed less extensively since it seemed Joe was destined to develop feelings for another new character. For me, the show truly gained momentum when we learned about Bronte’s true identity.

It was there that Joe’s anger resurfaced strongly, and the tension intensified. We also noticed several characters who had been absent before reappearing again, including Marienne and Nadia, whom many of us speculated would make a comeback based on our theories about Season 4. That’s when the shape of Season 5 became more evident.

It’s just a shame that we had to binge through five hour-long episodes to get there.

Regardless of the route taken, Your has finally concluded, bringing an end to my intriguing obsession with this absurd television show that managed to consume me whenever a new season debuted. I’ve chuckled, yelled, and wept alongside this program, and I suspect it will continue to be one of the top picks for binge-watching on Netflix, even though I must admit that I am not entirely satisfied with how the final episodes were handled.

Anna Camp’s characters will always hold a special place for me, and it seems fitting that Joe landed in prison due to another book-loving woman writer, Bronte. Great job! You were just what we needed. As I close this chapter on the series, I eagerly anticipate my next Netflix binge – when can I expect Season 2 of Wednesday?

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2025-04-25 21:09