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A Fresh Start

  • Episode aired Dec 26, 2019
  • TV-14
  • 49m
IMDb RATING
8.1/10
5.8K
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Penn Badgley and Jenna Ortega in You (2018)
CrimeDramaRomanceThriller

To escape Candace and the ghosts of his past in New York City, Joe changes his name and moves to Los Angeles, vowing to start fresh and change his ways. But then he meets Love, his charming ... Read allTo escape Candace and the ghosts of his past in New York City, Joe changes his name and moves to Los Angeles, vowing to start fresh and change his ways. But then he meets Love, his charming new coworker.To escape Candace and the ghosts of his past in New York City, Joe changes his name and moves to Los Angeles, vowing to start fresh and change his ways. But then he meets Love, his charming new coworker.

  • Director
    • Kevin Rodney Sullivan
  • Writers
    • Caroline Kepnes
    • Sera Gamble
    • Greg Berlanti
  • Stars
    • Penn Badgley
    • Victoria Pedretti
    • Jenna Ortega
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    • IMDb RATING
    8.1/10
    5.8K
    YOUR RATING
    • Director
      • Kevin Rodney Sullivan
    • Writers
      • Caroline Kepnes
      • Sera Gamble
      • Greg Berlanti
    • Stars
      • Penn Badgley
      • Victoria Pedretti
      • Jenna Ortega
    • 21User reviews
    • 6Critic reviews
  • See production info at IMDbPro
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    Penn Badgley
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    • Joe Goldberg
    Victoria Pedretti
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    • Love Quinn
    Jenna Ortega
    Jenna Ortega
    • Ellie Alves
    James Scully
    James Scully
    • Forty Quinn
    Ambyr Childers
    Ambyr Childers
    • Candace Stone
    Carmela Zumbado
    Carmela Zumbado
    • Delilah Alves
    Robin Lord Taylor
    Robin Lord Taylor
    • Will Bettelheim
    Adwin Brown
    Adwin Brown
    • Calvin
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    Magda Apanowicz
    • Sandy Goldberg
    Aidan Wallace
    Aidan Wallace
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    Mary Ly
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    Elizabeth Lail
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    • Director
      • Kevin Rodney Sullivan
    • Writers
      • Caroline Kepnes
      • Sera Gamble
      • Greg Berlanti
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    7Mrman69420

    Disappointing

    72% I loved the first season of this, this however was quite a boring episode. It feels like it's copying a lot from the first season, which was something I was worried about since it was announced. It took a lot of things that I loved from the first season, and changed them just a little. Disappointing but I look forward to seeing more of the season.
    9ben_busche

    Didn't like the ending of S1, but it was all worth it for this!

    Only watched S2:E1 so far, but I am so excited to see what happens this season. Joe narrating again, stalking again, obsessing again, and fixing his problems as he goes again led for an outstanding season opening. I loved seeing Victoria Pedretti in her new role and I'm excited to see how and if Joe's past catches up to him. If you're like me and didn't like S1's ending, give this a go, I think you'll be pleasantly surprised!
    10Lou-Series

    Amazing season premiere

    I knew something was off from the beginning and I'm SO happy it all made sense in the end. This season begins just as good as S1 started.
    10jetkot

    Awesome Start

    Joe is still amazing. A psychopath who is so like able and relatable. Victoria Pedretti looks so gorgeous and she is a brilliant actress. This is a great start to the second season. I am addicted again.
    9MegaMaexn

    Still feels fresh and creepy!

    How do you follow up an amazing season 1? Well, having watched the 1st episode of season 2 I am full of confidence that the writers can pull off a great 2nd season. Joe initially comes across as a shy and innocent guy this time, someone who certainly knows better and wants to do right by everyone. However, we all know that this is not going to happen, but the way this is unfolding in the first episode is deliciously creepy right up until the end, just as uncomfortable as the first season was... I will definitely stay tuned for more!

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    Mahershala Ali and Alex R. Hibbert in Moonlight (2016)
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    • Trivia
      The choice of the name Bettelheim for this sociopathic character is rather fitting, as it derives from the pseudo-intellectual, academic con artist and child abuser, Bruno Bettelheim.
    • Goofs
      When Ellie unpacks her new iPhone that Joe just bought her she immediately begins using it to go to Instagram etc when a new iPhone would require charging and syncing.
    • Connections
      Featured in Jeremy Vine: Episode #3.37 (2020)
    • Soundtracks
      Slow Dive
      Written by Graham Marsh, Amber Renee
      Performed by Clavvs

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    • Release date
      • December 26, 2019 (United States)
    • Country of origin
      • United States
    • Language
      • English
    • Filming locations
      • Los Angeles, California, USA
    • Production companies
      • A+E Studios
      • A+E Studios
      • Alloy Entertainment
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      • 49m
    • Color
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    • Sound mix
      • Dolby Digital

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