5 things that You Season 5 left unanswered

You on Netflix (image via Netflix)
You on Netflix (image via Netflix)

You Season 5 took the hit psychological thriller to its last chapter, concluding the tale of Joe Goldberg. Yet, despite many loose ends being wrapped up, the show concluded with several questions still left unanswered. Joe's transformation from a shy bookstore worker to a world headline-grabbing figure has been filled with turns.

During You Season 5, the audience watched him attempt to lead a decent life while in hiding from his past. But eventually, Joe embraced the person he had become entirely and dipped back into his darker half. Even though it concluded naturally on the character, some aspects of the story remained untold.

Joe's destiny, the others he left behind, and where his actions might lead him in the future hang like a puzzle waiting to be solved. You Season 5 presented a round-off conclusion but, at the same time, opened possibilities for a further imagination session.

These five are some things that You Season 5 left unanswered, although it brought about the curtain closing on Joe's narrative.


Unresolved twists in You Season 5: What’s still not clear?

How did Kate survive a gunshot, a hammer hit, and a fatal fire?

Kate's destiny is another dangling thread. She is left injured in the burning basement of Mooney's Bookstore after having been shot and beaten in the penultimate episode. Brontë assumes Kate is dead and leaves her behind. Later, however, Kate is seen to be alive, although covered in noticeable burn scars.

The series glosses over the details of her rescue and recovery. It is suggested that emergency services arrived after Bronte and Joe departed, reviving Kate and taking her to the hospital to treat her injuries. The lack of on-screen information regarding how she managed to survive such extreme trauma and the fire is never explained, leaving a gap in the storyline.


How did Brontë recover from a gunshot, drowning, and then pursue Joe with a twisted Ankle?

Bronte's recovery during the series finale is perhaps one of the biggest mysteries for fans. Bronte is shot and almost drowned by Joe during the series climax, but she recovers soon enough to pursue him, even with a twisted ankle. The show never gives any medical information or depicts her instant recovery.

Bronte, however, seems to be resilient as she challenges Joe and ends up shooting him in his genitals before being taken away. The failure to explain her physical stamina and speedy recovery makes people wonder whether her actions in the final episode are plausible.


What happened to Joe's son, Henry, after the finale?

During You Season 5, Joe is depicted attempting to reconnect with his son, Henry, and even makes plans to bring him with him while in hiding. But Henry ends up rebuffing Joe, saying he is a monster. Once Joe gets arrested, the program has a passing nod to Kate, who has survived, assisting Marienne with her artwork and adopting Henry.

However, the show does not provide details about Henry's psychological condition, his bond with Kate, or how he deals with the reality of his father's wrongdoing. Henry's future is in doubt, with the series providing no clear answer to his upbringing and well-being.


Why did the Show leave Joe's psychological state and future open to interpretation?

You Season 5 concludes with Joe Goldberg sentenced to life in prison, getting fan mail, and looking back at his actions. As much as he is finally in jail, the show leaves him with ongoing fame and conflicted thinking, hinting at the possibility that he might not take full blame for what he has done.

The story does not comment on whether Joe will ever face the full consequences of his actions or if he will talk his way out of jail, as he has managed to do previously. The question of whether or not Joe will face further punishment or be redeemed is left unresolved.


What is Joe's Destiny in Jail, and will he ever face genuine accountability?

The show concludes with Joe Goldberg having been sentenced to life in prison but receiving fan mail and looking back on his behavior. Though he is finally locked away, the show implies that he remains a celebrity and that his ambiguous thinking has yet to fully accept responsibility for his wrongdoings.

The story merely touches on whether Joe ever will face the full brunt of what he did or if he will weasel his way out of jail, since he has avoided punishment before. Whether more punishment or atonement awaits Joe is left uncertain.


Although You Season 5 took Joe Goldberg's saga back to the beginning, these unresolved questions continue to generate discussion among viewers, keeping You's legacy alive after its series finale.

Edited by Sroban Ghosh