Despite being one of the most watched shows on Netflix

Despite the Success, Penn Badgley&#8217;s Netflix Drama &#8216;You&#8217; Raises Serious Concerns for Real-life Stalking Victims

Over the past few years, psychological thrillers have become one of the most
popular formats of storytelling around the world. This genre attracts a massive
following worldwide and various streaming platforms, especially Netflix, have a
massive catalog of such shows and films. Psychological thrillers are intriguing
and one cannot help but get hooked on them. And one of the most popular projects
in this genre is Netflix’s You [https://netflixjunkie.com/tag/you/].

https://youtube.com/watch?v=3COY_HrMngc&feature=shares

Released back in 2018, You took the world by storm as the show became immensely
popular among the masses. Within the first week of its release, You became one
of the most watched shows on the platform. The first part of show’s fourth
season has already reached our screens. Unsurprisingly, the news has garnered a
lot of attention as fans are eager to see what lies ahead. While the show is
reaching great heights in terms of popularity, it has also attracted some
concerning reactions from the fans. But why?


WHY IS YOU RAISING CONCERNS FOR STALKING VICTIMS?

The psychological thriller You follows the story of starring Pen Badley as Joe
Goldberg, a serial killer and a stalker, who is as good with his flirting skills
as he is with murders. Joe meets Beck in a library and, interestingly, becomes
obsessed with her and starts following her every move. And like every time, fans
went gaga with the serial killer Joe for his looks, forgetting that he is a
serial killer. While the plot surely gets the viewers hooked, some fans have
criticized and called out the show for allegedly romanticizing stalking.

> joe can do both at the same time https://t.co/7OADOM7QP7
> [https://t.co/7OADOM7QP7] pic.twitter.com/3MefLxwXLv [https://t.co/3MefLxwXLv]
> 
> — YOU (@YouNetflix) February 3, 2023
> [https://twitter.com/YouNetflix/status/1621507155495993344?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw]



The show’s fans are highly passionate. Amy Bonami from Social Justice Associates
feels that passion is a problem. According to her, when such behavior is
romanticized, it instills a sense of fear and threat amongst those who are
targeted. Furthermore, the social media behavior of the viewers indicates that
they are missing out on the point. While Joe is surely attractive, the show is
actually a reminder for the fans about the increasing rate of stalkers. Instead
of calling out the Joe, fans are coming to his defense and praising him.

> I’m ready to defend Joe Goldberg and all the silly mistakes he’ll make this
> season.
> 
> — Joan Melly (@joanmelly) February 6, 2023
> [https://twitter.com/joanmelly/status/1622706799836102670?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw]



https://twitter.com/_sunshinex0/status/1622094203491700737?s=20&t=LDK8LWRcb3RZk_yD0lj9uw

> My nigga Joe Goldberg back to stalking/harassing women again tomorrow. I can’t
> wait😮‍💨😂
> 
> — KrissyTheMua🎨🖌 (@KrissyTheMua) February 8, 2023
> [https://twitter.com/KrissyTheMua/status/1623316726346575874?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw]



> the excitement i have to finish work today and watch Joe Goldberg being a
> psycho crazy bastard on my TV again is unreal
> 
> — ellis (@ellispatterson_) February 9, 2023
> [https://twitter.com/ellispatterson_/status/1623615796042690562?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw]



> We are only a few hours away from another season of our anxiety go through the
> roof watching Joe Goldberg be a super villain that we secretly root for
> 
> — Suge (@therealsjc_) February 9, 2023
> [https://twitter.com/therealsjc_/status/1623561016612204544?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw]



Meanwhile, the lead actor of the show, Penn Badgley, has addressed the issues a
number of times. Time and again, the Stepfather star reminded the fans to not
obsess over Joe. Badgley previously revealed to E!Online
[https://www.eonline.com/news/1003808/penn-badgley-is-putting-thirsty-you-viewers-on-blast]
that he was “personally troubled” over the obsession of fans over Joe.

ALSO READ: Who Is Going to Be the New Rival of Joe in You Season 4? Netflix
Announces Cast Addition
[https://netflixjunkie.com/netflix-news-who-is-going-to-be-the-new-rival-of-joe-in-you-season-4-netflix-announces-cast-addition/]

Now that season 4 is all set premiere soon, hopefully the fans do not deviate
from the point that the show actually wants to convey. You season 4 will be
exclusively available only on Netflix
[https://www.netflix.com/search?q=you&jbv=80211991].

Hamza Qazi

Comment

Despite the Success, Penn Badgley&#8217;s Netflix Drama &#8216;You&#8217; Raises Serious Concerns for Real-life Stalking Victims - Netflix Junkie

Home

Netflix News

Netflix Junkie

https://image-cdn.netflixjunkie.com/wp-content/uploads/nj_bg_transparent-1.png

Introducing Hamza Qazi, a Hollywood and Anime News writer at Netflix Junkie. Hamza's love affair with anime began early in his life when he fell in love with Naruto, which sparked his interest in reporting. He began channelizing his inner reporter by writing for his school magazine and later for a college magazine. Since then, he has written over 400 articles for Netflix Junkie, covering everything from celebrities like Ryan Reynolds and Kanye West to his true passion: comic books and hip hop. Hamza's report "Curious to See ‘Attack on Titan’ in Live Action? An Animator Working on Star Wars’ ‘Ahsoka’ Has An Exciting Surprise for Fans" showcases his love for anime reporting and highlights his ability to bring exclusive news to his readers. When he is not catching up on the latest Football matches, Hamza loves to binge-watch Peaky Blinders or Demon Slayer.

https://netflixjunkie.com/netflix-news-despite-the-success-penn-badgleys-netflx-drama-you-raises-serious-concerns-for-real-life-stalking-victims

Despite the Success, Penn Badgley&#8217;s Netflix Drama &#8216;You&#8217; Raises Serious Concerns for Real-life Stalking Victims - netflix-junkie

'Peaky Blinders' Spin-Off First Look: Full Confirmed Cast Breakdown

Will 'The Devil Wears Prada' 2 Release on Netflix? Streaming Guide for
Successful Sequel

'Song Song Blue' Netflix Release Date: When Is Hugh Jackman’s Oscar-Nominated
Movie Hitting Streaming

Documentaries Like 'The Crash': Top 5 Picks To Watch On Netflix Right Now

When Is ‘Michael Jackson: The Verdict’ Coming to Netflix? Release Date and
Streaming Details and What To Know

Julianne Moore Boards Netflix Comedy from Barack and Michelle Obama’s Higher
Ground

Netflix’s One of the Most Successful Series Comes to an End, Lead Star Lily
Collins Announces

‘Avatar: The Last Airbender Season 2’ Trailer Leaves Fans Divided Over Netflix’s
Big Changes

Are 'The Boroughs' and 'Stranger Things' Secretly Connected? Creator Responds

Over the past few years, psychological thrillers have become one of the most popular formats of storytelling around the world. This genre attracts a massive following worldwide and various streaming platforms, especially Netflix, have a massive catalog of such shows and films. Psychological thrillers are intriguing and one cannot help but get hooked on them. And one of the most popular projects in this genre is Netflix&#8217;s <a href="https://netflixjunkie.com/tag/you/" target="_blank" rel="noopener">You</a>.
https://youtube.com/watch?v=3COY_HrMngc&#038;feature=shares
Released back in 2018, You took the world by storm as the show became immensely popular among the masses. Within the first week of its release, You became one of the most watched shows on the platform. The first part of show&#8217;s fourth season has already reached our screens. Unsurprisingly, the news has garnered a lot of attention as fans are eager to see what lies ahead. While the show is reaching great heights in terms of popularity, it has also attracted some concerning reactions from the fans. But why?
<h2>Why is You raising concerns for stalking victims?</h2>
The psychological thriller You follows the story of starring Pen Badley as Joe Goldberg, a serial killer and a stalker, who is as good with his flirting skills as he is with murders. Joe meets Beck in a library and, interestingly, becomes obsessed with her and starts following her every move. And like every time, fans went gaga with the serial killer Joe for his looks, forgetting that he is a serial killer. While the plot surely gets the viewers hooked, some fans have criticized and called out the show for allegedly romanticizing stalking.
<blockquote class="twitter-tweet" data-width="550" data-dnt="true">
joe can do both at the same time <a href="https://t.co/7OADOM7QP7">https://t.co/7OADOM7QP7</a> <a href="https://t.co/3MefLxwXLv">pic.twitter.com/3MefLxwXLv</a>
&mdash; YOU (@YouNetflix) <a href="https://twitter.com/YouNetflix/status/1621507155495993344?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">February 3, 2023</a></blockquote>
<script async src="https://platform.twitter.com/widgets.js" charset="utf-8"></script>
The show&#8217;s fans are highly passionate. Amy Bonami from Social Justice Associates feels that passion is a problem. According to her, when such behavior is romanticized, it instills a sense of fear and threat amongst those who are targeted. Furthermore, the social media behavior of the viewers indicates that they are missing out on the point. While Joe is surely attractive, the show is actually a reminder for the fans about the increasing rate of stalkers. Instead of calling out the Joe, fans are coming to his defense and praising him.
<blockquote class="twitter-tweet" data-width="550" data-dnt="true">
I’m ready to defend Joe Goldberg and all the silly mistakes he’ll make this season.
&mdash; Joan Melly (@joanmelly) <a href="https://twitter.com/joanmelly/status/1622706799836102670?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">February 6, 2023</a></blockquote>
<script async src="https://platform.twitter.com/widgets.js" charset="utf-8"></script>
https://twitter.com/_sunshinex0/status/1622094203491700737?s=20&#038;t=LDK8LWRcb3RZk_yD0lj9uw
<blockquote class="twitter-tweet" data-width="550" data-dnt="true">
My nigga Joe Goldberg back to stalking/harassing women again tomorrow. I can’t wait😮‍💨😂
&mdash; KrissyTheMua🎨🖌 (@KrissyTheMua) <a href="https://twitter.com/KrissyTheMua/status/1623316726346575874?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">February 8, 2023</a></blockquote>
<script async src="https://platform.twitter.com/widgets.js" charset="utf-8"></script>
<blockquote class="twitter-tweet" data-width="550" data-dnt="true">
the excitement i have to finish work today and watch Joe Goldberg being a psycho crazy bastard on my TV again is unreal
&mdash; ellis (@ellispatterson_) <a href="https://twitter.com/ellispatterson_/status/1623615796042690562?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">February 9, 2023</a></blockquote>
<script async src="https://platform.twitter.com/widgets.js" charset="utf-8"></script>
<blockquote class="twitter-tweet" data-width="550" data-dnt="true">
We are only a few hours away from another season of our anxiety go through the roof watching Joe Goldberg be a super villain that we secretly root for
&mdash; Suge (@therealsjc_) <a href="https://twitter.com/therealsjc_/status/1623561016612204544?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">February 9, 2023</a></blockquote>
<script async src="https://platform.twitter.com/widgets.js" charset="utf-8"></script>
Meanwhile, the lead actor of the show, Penn Badgley, has addressed the issues a number of times. Time and again, the Stepfather star reminded the fans to not obsess over Joe. <a href="https://www.eonline.com/news/1003808/penn-badgley-is-putting-thirsty-you-viewers-on-blast" target="_blank" rel="noopener">Badgley previously revealed to E!Online</a> that he was &#8220;personally troubled&#8221; over the obsession of fans over Joe.
ALSO READ: <a href="https://netflixjunkie.com/netflix-news-who-is-going-to-be-the-new-rival-of-joe-in-you-season-4-netflix-announces-cast-addition/" target="_blank" rel="noopener">Who Is Going to Be the New Rival of Joe in You Season 4? Netflix Announces Cast Addition</a>
Now that season 4 is all set premiere soon, hopefully the fans do not deviate from the point that the show actually wants to convey. You season 4 will be exclusively available only on <a href="https://www.netflix.com/search?q=you&amp;jbv=80211991" target="_blank" rel="noopener">Netflix</a>.

Who Is Going to Be the New Rival of Joe in You Season 4? Netflix Announces Cast
Addition

https://www.staging.netflixjunkie.com/wp-content/uploads/2020/03/netflixjunkie-logo-2.jpg

https://www.staging.netflixjunkie.com/wp-content/uploads/2023/02/Screenshot-2023-02-09-at-3.23.51-PM-e1675936529104.png

Despite being one of the most watched shows on Netflix, here is You is now raising concerns amongst the real life stalking victims.

Despite the Success, Penn Badgley's Netflix Drama 'You' Raises Serious Concerns for Real-life Stalking Victims - Netflix Junkie

https://image-cdn.netflixjunkie.com/wp-content/uploads/Hamza_Qazi_NJ.png

description

Despite the Success, Penn Badgley&#039;s Netflix Drama &#039;You&#039; Raises Serious Concerns for Real-life Stalking Victims

https://www.netflixjunkie.com/netflix-news-despite-the-success-penn-badgleys-netflx-drama-you-raises-serious-concerns-for-real-life-stalking-victims/

Despite the Success, Penn Badgley’s Netflix Drama ‘You’ Raises Serious Concerns for Real-life Stalking Victims

SHARE THIS ARTICLE :

EDITORS' PICK

The World of NJ

Connect With Us

General

Legal