USA,
(2018–2024), 39 h 24 min
(Length: 42–58 min)
Directed by:
Lee Toland Krieger,
Erin Feeley,
Marcos Siega,
Victoria Mahoney, Marta Cunningham, Kellie Cyrus, Martha Mitchell, Kevin Rodney Sullivan, Silver Tree, John Scott, DeMane Davis, Shannon Kohli, Harry Jierjian, Cherie Nowlan, Pete Chatmon, Sasha Alexander, Shamim Sarif, Rachel Leiterman, Penn Badgley (more)
Screenplay:
Sera Gamble,
Greg Berlanti,
April Blair,
Neil Reynolds,
Adria Lang, Amanda Johnson-Zetterström, Kelli Breslin, Justin W. Lo, Michael Foley, Kara Lee Corthron, Mairin Reed, A.B. Chao, Leo Richardson, Hillary Benefiel, Dylan Cohen (more)
Cast:
Penn Badgley,
Elizabeth Lail,
Victoria Pedretti,
James Scully,
Shay Mitchell,
Luca Padovan,
Ambyr Childers,
Nicole Kang,
Jenna Ortega,
Carmela Zumbado, Hari Nef, Robin Lord Taylor, Diana Bologna, Mark Blum, Daniel Cosgrove, Victoria Cartagena, Reg Rogers, Lou Taylor Pucci, Cliff Moylan, Zach Cherry, Kathryn Gallagher, Emily Bergl, Natalie Paul, John Stamos, Harry L. Seddon, Gianni Cardiello, Manini Gupta, Christine Toy Johnson, Kacey Carrig, Laura Chaneski, Jamar Greene, Michael Park, Mercedes Griffeth, Reggie Gowland, Gerrard Lobo, Michael Maize, Shay Mitchell (a.f.), Lou Taylor Pucci (a.f.), Esteban Benito, Ryan Andes, Chris Banks, Kisha Barr, Adwin Brown, Nina Concepción, Marielle Scott, Chris D'Elia, Charlie Barnett, Melanie Field, Magda Apanowicz, Elizabeth Lail (a.f.), Manini Gupta (a.f.), Esteban Benito (a.f.), Daniel Cosgrove (a.f.), Sri Chilukuri, Tarina Pouncy, Jennifer Kathreen Larson, Aidan Wallace, Steven W. Bailey, Beverly Rose, Kether Donohue, Reid Miller, Billy Lush, Carter Roy, Danny Vasquez, Charlotte Xia, Saffron Burrows, Michael Reilly Burke, Franco Vega, Kathy Griffin, Madeline Zima, Andrew Creer, Leith M. Burke, Sean Riggs, Gianni Cardiello (a.f.), Olivia Ragan, Daniel Durant, Daniel Durant (a.f.), Ivy Beech, Mark David Christenson, Tiffany Lonsdale, Highdee Kuan, J.J. Nolan, Shalita Grant, Travis Van Winkle, Haven Everly, Ira Madison III, Phire Whitaker, Lorin Doctor, John Gowans, Connor Tillman, Aubyn Philabaum, Dylan Arnold, Mackenzie Astin, Shannon Chan-Kent, Tati Gabrielle, Scott Speedman, Michaela McManus, Chris O'Shea, Christopher Sean, Bryan Safi, Jack Fisher, Mauricio Lara, Erika Ringor, Ambyr Childers (a.f.), Chris D'Elia (a.f.), James Scully (a.f.), Carmela Zumbado (a.f.), Jenna Ortega (a.f.), Ayelet Zurer, Scott Michael Foster, Brandon Johnston, Romy Rosemont, Kim Shaw, Marcia Cross, Jackson Gann, Noel Arthur, Brett Holland, Terryn Westbrook, Kayvon Esmaili, Beth Appel, Kelcey Rose, Ginifer King, Jo Yang, Charlotte Ritchie, Geoff Ross, Georgia Leva, Lukas Gage, Stephen Hagan, Amy-Leigh Hickman, Adam James, Birdie Borria, Tilly Keeper, Ed Speleers, Sean Pertwee, Ben Wiggins, Eve Austin, Dario Coates, Alison Pargeter, Gianni Calchetti, Abigail Hardingham, Andrew Gower, Simon Ludders, Matthew Steer, Ben Starr, Niccy Lin, Greg Kinnear, Nadia Albina, T.J. Atoms, Michael Eshaun York, London Thor, Ben Mehl, Jeremy Kent Jackson, Jane Edwina Seymour, Annie Karstens (more)
Produced by:
Jason Sokoloff,
Ryan Lindenberg,
Adria Lang,
Jennifer Lence,
Penn Badgley,
Kara Lee Corthron,
Amanda Johnson-Zetterström,
Carl Ogawa,
Leo Richardson,
Hillary Benefiel,
Neil Reynolds,
Wayne Carmona,
Stephanie Johnson
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Season 1: I wasn't completely sure if this topic would capture my interest enough to enjoy it. In the end, I was pleasantly surprised, even though there were some flaws for me personally. I consider the main flaws to be the absolute dullness and flightiness of the main character, although she often explains her behavior, it did not make me like or sympathize with her more as expected, and there were moments when I wished for her fate. Overall, it is built on a very interesting form, I even recalled the novel "The Collector" by John Fowles several times, with similar symbols and elements regarding the environment and interests of the main characters. Being essentially constantly in Joe's head gives the story a brisk pace and doesn't really make it boring. I had to overcome the first few episodes, as they say, but I almost always do with new series. The second flaw for me was all the romance, sometimes I was even disgusted by it :D But fortunately, it was balanced out by some attack or murder, so it can also be overlooked, because the creators really try to keep the viewers' attention, and I'm glad I had more time to binge-watch half of the series. In summary, I rate it very positively, I just hope that the second season will have a much more reasonable main character that can be sympathized with.Season 2: The change of location and exteriors to California's L.A. didn't really help the second season. It felt very Americanized and lacked the romantic intimacy of the first season. This season might appeal more to a more commercial audience. However, it has one significant plus, as the main character is finally not annoying and seems human, normal, and not an absolute cow like Beck. Concerning the story, the only thing that bothered me were the far-fetched elements in the final episodes. It is still a decent ride, although a bit hesitant, but I look forward to the third season. Season 3: This series is becoming another awkward guilty pleasure for me, and I kind of feel lazy giving it four stars, because it feels more and more contrived with each season. Despite that, the content and ideas are still somewhat on point, addressing relationship issues that, apart from the murders, viewers can empathize with, while being bombarded with hormones and emotions. On the other hand, it is already terribly unrealistic, and the original idea and concept are irretrievably lost, so it's better not to compare these seasons at all. The main couple's individual struggles often border on science fiction, but that's probably why you want to immediately watch the next episode. Well, mass culture works. Season 4: I was already thinking of giving only two stars because where this series is heading is truly a mystery to me. I can't even say which half was better because each had its ups and downs, but mostly downs. However, my primary issue lies in the randomness and absurdity of the environment filled with pampered caricatured wealthy people, unbearable characters, and even a supremely unsympathetic lead female character. If I thought the third season was far-fetched, I had no idea what could come next. It's evident that the ideas for a logical script, at least within the You universe, which has always been somewhat specific but had the power to keep the audience hooked and shock them every few episodes, are quickly running out. My opinion is that it should have stopped at its peak, which should have been resolved by concluding the series after the previous season. This is barely two and a half stars because I don't want to admit what has become of You. The fact that I could hardly finish it and had to force myself to each episode already indicated that. () (less) (more)