Pilot
- Episode aired Sep 9, 2018
- TV-14
- 48m
IMDb RATING
8.1/10
8.1K
YOUR RATING
A charming first encounter quickly turns into something more nefarious when bookstore manager Joe takes a very strong liking to grad student Beck.A charming first encounter quickly turns into something more nefarious when bookstore manager Joe takes a very strong liking to grad student Beck.A charming first encounter quickly turns into something more nefarious when bookstore manager Joe takes a very strong liking to grad student Beck.
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This was by far one of my favorite season openers of any show.
This season introduces you to the main character, Joe Goldberg and his obsessive behaviors toward women.
This season focuses on Joe and Beck's relationship and boy does it put you on a rollercoaster, you see all the ups and downs and boy does it take a turn.
Another main plot this season is Joe and his neighbors son Paco. Paco is the son of a drug addict mother who is in a relationship with an abuser. Joe throughout the season shows his heart when he tries to protect Paco from his dysfunctional family.
This is a fantastic season and you should definitely give it a watch. The only reason I gave it an 8 is because of some questionable decisions in the last episode. IYKYK.
This season introduces you to the main character, Joe Goldberg and his obsessive behaviors toward women.
This season focuses on Joe and Beck's relationship and boy does it put you on a rollercoaster, you see all the ups and downs and boy does it take a turn.
Another main plot this season is Joe and his neighbors son Paco. Paco is the son of a drug addict mother who is in a relationship with an abuser. Joe throughout the season shows his heart when he tries to protect Paco from his dysfunctional family.
This is a fantastic season and you should definitely give it a watch. The only reason I gave it an 8 is because of some questionable decisions in the last episode. IYKYK.
Well, Stephen, you should know that the show is based on a book called "You", and that's why the show is called "You". You have to understand the book is written completely in second person, and you should be aware that in second person, the author addresses the listener (person reading) as "you", and in this book you hear the protagonist constantly going on long, indignant rants that you hear him say "you" in, many times in one sentence, thus the title. Had the book been called "Stalker" (assuming you meant "stalker", not the most likely autocorrected version of the word that I already forgot that you suggested as a name, similar to "stalker") or "Creep" the show might have been, appropriately, named as such. You, hopefully, understand.
If you've read the book, you'll see how spot on the narration is, while it sticks loosely to the timeline. The show makes good choices for pacing, so far.
If you've read the book, you'll see how spot on the narration is, while it sticks loosely to the timeline. The show makes good choices for pacing, so far.
You Season 1 Episode 1
Review : In reviewing this episode, I must say that from the beginning to the end of this episode is very mysterious and full of thrills. The reason why this episode is called mysterious is because there are so many moments in this episode where there is a lot of mystery in the place. The thrill is in every step of this episode. All in all, the first episode of the first season of this web series is very good.
Acting : The first episode has seen a lot of actors-actresses acting, one thing I have seen from their performances is that there is a truth hidden in their acting. Every actor-actress has judged enough with her character and has performed her acting very perfectly.
Direction : The director has read well enough in his role. He has done well enough with every actor-actress. I would like to personally thank the director for this episode because he has worked hard enough and gifted us with making a beautiful episode.
Story and Dialogue : Speaking of the story of the episode, it must be said that the story is very thrilling and very good. The storytellers of this episode have written the story of this episode with enough thrilling elements. There is a thrill in the story of this episode, there is a thrill of finding something new, there is a thrill of doing something for yourself, there is a thrill of falling in love at the first sight. Talking about the dialogue behind this, it must be said that a lot of deep, thrilling and romantic dialogue has been used in this episode. I would like to thank the storytellers and dialogue writers very much for their wonderful work.
Soundtrack and Background score : No soundtrack was used in this episode. Inside this enough attention has been paid to the background score. Background scores have been used to suit every situation. I have no hesitation in saying that extremely high quality and intense background scores have been used in this episode.
Cinematography and Editing : The cinematography in this episode is awesome, the way the actors-actresses are captured by the expression camera is really admirable. The team of editors has also done a good enough job and gifted us an episode so beautiful.
Other Departments : Speaking of lighting, the lighting is beautifully arranged in every scene, I have not seen any scene where the expressions of actors and actresses are not seen for the wrong lighting. Shot in some pretty good locations, which made the first episode of the first season of this web series good enough.
Overall Episode : Judging by all the aspects, I gave the first episode of the first season of the You Web series to nine stars out of ten stars.
Thanks so much for reading my review.
Review : In reviewing this episode, I must say that from the beginning to the end of this episode is very mysterious and full of thrills. The reason why this episode is called mysterious is because there are so many moments in this episode where there is a lot of mystery in the place. The thrill is in every step of this episode. All in all, the first episode of the first season of this web series is very good.
Acting : The first episode has seen a lot of actors-actresses acting, one thing I have seen from their performances is that there is a truth hidden in their acting. Every actor-actress has judged enough with her character and has performed her acting very perfectly.
Direction : The director has read well enough in his role. He has done well enough with every actor-actress. I would like to personally thank the director for this episode because he has worked hard enough and gifted us with making a beautiful episode.
Story and Dialogue : Speaking of the story of the episode, it must be said that the story is very thrilling and very good. The storytellers of this episode have written the story of this episode with enough thrilling elements. There is a thrill in the story of this episode, there is a thrill of finding something new, there is a thrill of doing something for yourself, there is a thrill of falling in love at the first sight. Talking about the dialogue behind this, it must be said that a lot of deep, thrilling and romantic dialogue has been used in this episode. I would like to thank the storytellers and dialogue writers very much for their wonderful work.
Soundtrack and Background score : No soundtrack was used in this episode. Inside this enough attention has been paid to the background score. Background scores have been used to suit every situation. I have no hesitation in saying that extremely high quality and intense background scores have been used in this episode.
Cinematography and Editing : The cinematography in this episode is awesome, the way the actors-actresses are captured by the expression camera is really admirable. The team of editors has also done a good enough job and gifted us an episode so beautiful.
Other Departments : Speaking of lighting, the lighting is beautifully arranged in every scene, I have not seen any scene where the expressions of actors and actresses are not seen for the wrong lighting. Shot in some pretty good locations, which made the first episode of the first season of this web series good enough.
Overall Episode : Judging by all the aspects, I gave the first episode of the first season of the You Web series to nine stars out of ten stars.
Thanks so much for reading my review.
As a huge fan of Dexter, I was unsure whether I would like You, this episode proved me to be very wrong.
The introduction of Joe Goldberg is spectacular and seeing him balance his Good Samaritan cover-life with his inner demon has been a really fun watch.
He (like Dexter) has an inner voice that only enhances the quality of the show and makes each scene more engaging.
The humour from Joe at the most intense moment of the entire episode, the shower scene, was really well done too.
The cliffhanger at the end of this episode perfectly sets up episode 2 to be even better than this episode already was.
The writing, pacing and plot of this episode is amazing and I cannot wait to see how they take things in the show from here.
The introduction of Joe Goldberg is spectacular and seeing him balance his Good Samaritan cover-life with his inner demon has been a really fun watch.
He (like Dexter) has an inner voice that only enhances the quality of the show and makes each scene more engaging.
The humour from Joe at the most intense moment of the entire episode, the shower scene, was really well done too.
The cliffhanger at the end of this episode perfectly sets up episode 2 to be even better than this episode already was.
The writing, pacing and plot of this episode is amazing and I cannot wait to see how they take things in the show from here.
It had me hooked from the start. Reminded me of a Noir style, due to the low light. Narration was great as it gives us insight into the main character's thought process. You don't know if he's a good guy or a bad guy so keeps you interested to find out which he is. Its a current theme using social media and I liked the way the messages were shown on screen. The main characters are likeable and relatable and have depth as they are multi dimensional. It's quite bold in its sexual content. It had enough suspense to keep me guessing throughout.
Did you know
- TriviaPenn Badgley admitted that he initially didn't want to take on the lead role as he thought it would be too intense. A reading of the scripts changed his mind.
- GoofsNo self respecting bookbinder would use a heavy mallet to round a spine. Anyone who has ever repaired or bound a book of this caliber would use a rounding hammer, specifically designed for such a purpose.
- Quotes
Joe Goldberg: All books add up to one essential truth, which is, if your IQ is above a certain number, life is pretty much unbearable. And the number is not even that high.
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- Greenpoint Avenue Station, New York, USA(Joe rescues a tipsy Beck after a fall)
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- 48m
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