Joe Goldberg: Being in Love is the Most Dangerous Thing
You can be a highly addictive show, especially due to Joe, the main character, because he affects the viewer by drawing the audience in to get to know his story and goals. Netflix’s You series was based on the novel of the same name by Caroline Kepnes. It was published in September 2014 and later became a series adaptation in September 2018, developed by Greg Berlanti and Sera Gamble. It’s a psychological thriller series about a man named Joe Goldberg who is extremely dangerous, charming, and intensely obsessive. He becomes fixated on women who capture his heart, and goes to extreme measures to force himself into their lives, always ending with deadly consequences.
The Dangerous Mind of Joe Goldberg
Each season of “You” follows Joe as he navigates new relationships and locations, trying to create the perfect romance, yet his obsessive behavior and traumatic past in his childhood constantly haunt him, as well as his issues with the woman he falls in love with. As Joe tries his hardest to control his dark urges and compose his ideal image, he continues to leave a trail of destruction and chaos in his path. The series explores themes of love, obsession, identity crises, and the dark side of human nature, all while keeping the audience guessing what’s going to happen next. Joe Goldberg’s character development is a twisted exploration of love and obsession. He starts as a normal guy; however, his issues lead him down a dark path. Throughout the series, Joe’s actions become more intense, and he balances himself between choosing to be a hero or a killer. Despite his efforts to change, he keeps acting on the same patterns over and over again, developing a never-ending cycle. The show began with Joe working as a bookstore manager in New York City, and he became obsessed with an aspiring writer named Guinevere Beck, with whom he immediately fell in love from the moment he laid his eyes on her. They both start with conversations about their love for books after she brings a book from his recommendation when she leaves the bookstore.
After Joe’s encounter with Beck, he decided to stalk her after he learned her information, and that’s where it began. Once Joe sets his heart on someone, he takes extreme measures in the name of love.
Behind the Scenes of the Making of “You”
Penn Badgley, who plays Joe Goldberg, brings his character to life with his believable and truly engaging performances. For You, Penn Badgley, playing Joe, has to balance charm with terrifying menace. You was produced by Berlanti Productions, Alloy Entertainment, and A+E Studios in association with Warner Horizon Television, now Warner Bros television. Greg Berlanti and Sera Gamble developed the show idea. Multiple directors worked on You over the seasons, bringing their vision to the episodes. The main director, Lee Toland Krieger, who directed several episodes, set a visual tone for the series. Silver Tree also adds emotional depth to the series. Even Penn Badgley directed Episode 4 of Season 4, marking his directorial debut in You. The producers and directors provide a dark psychological thriller vision, and work well together, making the show suspenseful and adding plot twists. The cinematography in You is distinguishable for its intentional use of unique color palettes and lighting to reflect the show’s theme and character development.
Love, Obsession, and Murder
You masterfully represented the tragic consequences of obsession and the dark depths of human nature. Joe Goldberg’s choices lead him into a bigger pit of his consequences. Penn Badgley’s fascinating performance, mixed with the vision of the producers and directors, creates a suspenseful and captivating series that gives the audience a sense of the true nature of love, control, and responsibility. This series is successful due to the thriller and twisted romantic themes, deep meaning, and message to the viewers, strong acting, and psychological plot. It had a unique perspective of the insane main character, Joe Goldberg, plot twists, cliffhangers, toxic love, odd behaviors, and many social media effects related to the modern world. You (2018) is worth binge-watching if you enjoy thrillers.
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