Happily never after?
After four seasons of chilling suspense, obsessive romances, and a double-digit body count, the series, starring Penn Badgley as the charismatic and deeply disturbed Joe Goldberg, is gearing up to bring the story to a dramatic conclusion.
'Every season they manage to find new space to make it interesting and relevant,' Penn told reporters on the New York set.
'And this season, I think somehow coming back to where it started, allowed for it to just become grounded in the way that it needs to also have this kind of spectacular finish.'
The series has captivated audiences with its exploration of toxic obsession, modern dating, and the dark side of human nature.
In the final season, which takes place three years after the events of the fourth season, Joe and Kate (Charlotte Ritchie) are in New York, enjoying their happily ever after.
Kate is now heading the Lockwood Corporation, Joe is her loyal husband, dubbed Prince Charming by the adoring public, and they're both following through on their pact to help each other do good.
But ghosts of Joe's murky past linger and haunt his actions.
Joining the cast for this final season is Madeline Brewer, known for her role in The Handmaid's Tale, who will play Bronte, a playwright who crosses paths with Joe at his bookstore.
Anna Camp will take on the dual roles of Raegan and Maddie Lockwood, Kate's twin sisters.
Griffin Matthews joins as Teddy Lockwood, Kate's brother-in-law.
The show's signature blend of dark humour, social commentary, and suspense is expected to continue.
Fans are speculating whether Joe will finally face justice, find a twisted version of happiness, or succumb to his own destructive nature.
The series, based on the novel series by Caroline Kepnes, has been a critical and commercial success for Netflix.
Penn's portrayal of Joe Goldberg has been both praised and reviled, sparking conversations about the romanticisation of toxic masculinity and complexities of human character.
Behind the scenes, season five has seen some changes. Showrunner Sera Gamble has stepped down to focus on new projects, with executive producers Michael Foley and Justin Lo taking over.
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