Who Trapped Joe Goldberg in the Cage in You Season 5?

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Summary

  • Joe Goldberg is in a cage in You season 5 teaser, possibly self-inflicted.
  • Joe faces reflections on past harm in cage; possible darker storyline in season 5.
  • Showrunner hints cage integral to Joe’s character arc; past seasons lead to introspection.

In April 2025, you can catch season 5 of “You” on Netflix. I’m eager to find out what has become of Joe Goldberg (Penn Badgley) after he’s tormented Beck (Elizabeth Lail), Love Quinn (Victoria Pedretti), and perhaps encountered his equal in Kate Lockwood (Charlotte Gavin). With all these women behind him, I wonder what’s next for Joe. I have my theories about why Joe has returned to New York City, but the recent teaser for season 5 leaves me puzzled as to why Joe is imprisoned in a cage.

For the last four seasons, Joe has built a penitentiary-like structure in different urban areas. It appears that wherever he travels, this confinement seems to tag along. Although the motive behind his imprisonment may not be unveiled until Season 5’s conclusion, here’s my theory.

Who Put Joe Goldberg In The Cage In You Season 5?

Following a mysterious preview suggesting Joe Goldberg is back in NYC, Netflix unveiled another teaser for season 5 of “You”, which has sparked my thoughts. It seems plausible that while Kate could have trapped him, it appears that Joe voluntarily entered the cage in You season 5. I suspect that all four previous seasons were building towards this point, and I believe he will spend some time contemplating the damage he has inflicted and the dark journeys he has been through.

In season 5 of You, it’s likely we’ll see some familiar faces from the past, but I don’t foresee any characters trapping Joe in the very cage he’s made others endure. The mood of season 4 felt considerably more somber compared to the preceding three seasons. Instead of justifying his harmful actions, Joe appeared to confront his own disturbing nature head-on this time. I believe that by now, Joe may be seeking self-punishment for his past deeds and no longer wishes to inflict pain on others.

In the You season 5 teaser, it’s not clear who Joe is speaking to, but I believe fans are intended to surmise he’s engaging with a new love interest. That theory could hold water. Yet, another possibility occurs to me: Could it be that Joe is actually talking to himself when he says those words?

Hi there! It seems like we’ve run into each other before. Ring any bells? Allow me to introduce myself – I’m Joe. Let’s take some time to learn more about each other before our paths part ways. Farewell for now!”

This version maintains the original message’s tone and intent while using simpler, more conversational language that is easier to understand.

In February 2023, Penn Badgley expressed that Joe might meet his demise in an interview with Salon, which aligns with my belief that Joe’s story may reach its conclusion in season 5 of “You.” The specific path this narrative will follow remains unclear, but it seems unlikely that Joe will receive a contented ending. Instead, I anticipate that he will spend at least one complete episode confined within the cage, leaving fans speculating about his fate. Given the many unanswered questions leading into “You” season 3, I found season 4 to be mostly fulfilling. Despite Joe and Kate joining forces in the fourth season finale, I believe that Joe will crumble once more and revisit the inner turmoil within himself.

What Has The You Showrunner Said About Joe Goldberg’s Cage?

Joe Goldberg’s habitat has spanned New York City, Los Angeles, and London, significantly shaping his narrative. It was nearly impossible not to be hooked on every episode of You season 4 part 1 without anticipating the appearance of his signature ‘cage.’ Executive producer Sera Gamble has discussed this aspect of Joe’s character development in several interviews, making it intriguing to understand their creative process behind it.

Gamble opened up to The Hollywood Reporter regarding Tati Gabrielle’s character, Marienne Bellamy, and how she copes during her captivity in You season 4. According to Gamble…

Whenever you confine a character within a testing ground, it serves as a furnace, molding them into their fundamental aspects. The challenge lies in understanding how they endure, and that their artistic nature, coupled with their maternal role, are the means by which they persist in their captivity.

Gamble mentioned the tough predicament Joe encounters towards the end of season 2 in “You”, as Love is pregnant and Joe recognizes he can’t escape that easily. This undeniably motivates Joe to construct cages regardless of his location, and it seems evident that the cage will play a significant role in season 5 of “You”. Gamble shared this with Variety.

We work hard to prevent Joe from avoiding the consequences of his past errors. There’s something intriguing about the idea that old blunders can resurface and cause trouble, and it seems like he’s experiencing that currently.

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2025-02-03 21:04