Tracker and murderer Joe Goldberg’s latest chapter unfolds in London, where his carefully constructed life begins to drift into something resembling a daring, unsettling adventure. The chilling energy teased in the trailer for the fourth season of the Netflix series You signals a return to the familiar nightmare: a terrifying new routine built on intimate, invasive knowledge of the people he becomes obsessed with, particularly women, as he attempts to forge a dangerous, deadly relationship yet again.
In this new arc, Penn Badgley’s embodiment of Joe relocates to the British capital with ambitions of a quieter existence, hoping to reinvent himself as a teacher and leave behind his notorious past in New York. Yet the compulsive killer’s pull remains potent, gnawing at him from within and challenging every ordinary boundary he tries to set. The tension intensifies as his old impulses refuse to stay buried, testing the limits of his self-control and the precarious line between a new life and the old predator that lurks inside.
The danger escalates with the arrival of a fresh serial antagonist described as the “murderer of the rich,” who becomes fixated on Goldberg in a way that echoes the perilous dynamic from earlier seasons. This new hunter appears determined to map Joe’s every move, mirroring the dynamic of pursuit that has long defined this dark, twisted cat-and-mouse game. The city itself seems to close in, amplifying the claustrophobic atmosphere that fans have come to expect from the series.
“Will you listen to me now?” resonates in the preview, signaling a pivotal shift where Goldberg moves from being the pursued to becoming the pursued once more. He faces a brutal test as he tries to shed his criminal past, yet the threat pursuing him becomes an ever-present reminder of the consequences of his actions. The fourth season places Joe at a crossroads—driven by compulsion, yet haunted by the consequences, forcing him to navigate a world where every relationship could become another trap, and every confidant a potential threat.
The fourth season of You debuts on Netflix with the first episode airing on February 9, followed by new chapters releasing at intervals, with the second installment scheduled for March 9. Beyond Badgley, the ensemble cast expands to include Tati Gabrielle, Charlotte Ritchie, Lukas Gage, Amy Leigh Hickman, Tilly Keeper, Ed Speleers, Sean Pertwee, Stephen Hagan, Adam James, Ben Wiggins, Allison Pargeter, Eve Austin, Dario Coates, and Ozioma Whenu, all contributing to a narrative landscape that promises deeper psychological exploration and more perilous intrigue. As the story unfolds, viewers will see how a city like London amplifies the tension, serving as both backdrop and catalyst for the increasingly dangerous games of obsession, control, and consequence. Attributions: Netflix press materials and production notes provide the basis for plot threads and cast confirmations, with ongoing updates available through official Netflix communications.