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Netflix show 'YOU'....

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loonietune · 06/12/2021 22:22

I've never watched anything that has kept me so hooked......

I've loved/hated/felt sorry/wanted the best... all for the main character.

If you've not seen this series.. WATCH IT!!!!!!!

Also.. The Undoing (sky Atlantic), Dead to me (Netflix) and Normal people (IPlayer) all shows I've seen recently that were amazing!!!

Enjoy and You are welcome!!!

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CloudyStorms · 06/12/2021 22:28

I watched the first episode and it annoyed me. Will the rest of it be the same?

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loonietune · 06/12/2021 22:33

It took me until mid way through the second episode to get totally engrossed!!!!

Gets sooooo much better.

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SweetBabyCheeses99 · 06/12/2021 22:41

Interesting. I’ve never felt anything but utter contempt for the main character.

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gonnabeok · 06/12/2021 22:42

It is fantastic, loved the ending! I've never binge watched anything so much in my life!

MsWalterMitty · 06/12/2021 22:45

I loved it…. But it constantly stressed me out! 🤣

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loonietune · 06/12/2021 22:50

It is stressful!!!!....

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askingforafriend80 · 06/12/2021 22:50

Yep it’s amazing! Series 3 not so much Sad

Nekoness · 06/12/2021 22:52

You loved and wanted the best for a psychotic serial killer who stalks women? Yeah, you know even the actor who plays him said it’s disturbing how many women liked the character.

Blueuggboots · 06/12/2021 22:55

I loved the first two series. Series three is just utterly stupid.

grapewine · 06/12/2021 22:55

How do you feel sorry for this character? He's repulsive.

SivvyPlath · 06/12/2021 23:01

I much preferred season 3 to 2.

ShaneTheThird · 06/12/2021 23:01

I loved the first series. Hated the second and am struggling to watch the 3rd.

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loonietune · 06/12/2021 23:10

I like him because beyond the sociopathic, psychotic serial killer that he is, the way he cared Paco, Ellie and Forty shows he does have a side that is empathic probably because of the hell he lived through ....

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Whatwouldscullydo · 07/12/2021 14:04

It a bit of a mind fuck really as he really is the only likable relatable character. He's not actually wrong about the things he says. You actually almost understand why he does what he does.

The third series was a bit of a.let down though. I dont think.love was memorable enough to withstand the gap between seasons and being able to follow it

jellybe · 07/12/2021 14:09

Loved the first series of this but gave up on the second as it lost something for me.

IAmHereForTheFood · 07/12/2021 14:12

Loved it!

He was very disturbing. There were times I was screaming at the tv for those women to get away from him!

Thrilling, disturbing, sad & strange.

Chikapu · 07/12/2021 14:28

The books are way better than the series, they flew so far off course with it in season two it became unwatchable.

runningwithscissorsx · 07/12/2021 16:38

I really enjoyed season 2- especially the part when he was slipped the LSD! I was properly hooked in 2.

Also what I liked about him in season 2/3 his thoughts became more comical, and i found myself chuckling several times ...

I've got 3 more episodes to go...
I was excited to read a season 4 is coming!!!

sunnyandshare · 07/12/2021 17:03

I loved season one, 2 was good and I made myself watch 3 just to get to the end. I thought it was very cleverly written.

littlegiant · 07/12/2021 18:24

I've read the first book and was gripped. Has anyone read and watched? How does it compare?
Also considering reading the second book.

HandlebarLadyTash · 07/12/2021 18:44

Hoping to binge season 3 over xmas.
I loved Orphan Black & have just found a new podcast to enjoy... 'Orphan Black the next chapter'

WhenSepEnds · 07/12/2021 18:45

@loonietune

I've never watched anything that has kept me so hooked......

I've loved/hated/felt sorry/wanted the best... all for the main character.

If you've not seen this series.. WATCH IT!!!!!!!

Also.. The Undoing (sky Atlantic), Dead to me (Netflix) and Normal people (IPlayer) all shows I've seen recently that were amazing!!!

Enjoy and You are welcome!!!

I like it but don't think the most recent season was as good as the rest
miltonj · 07/12/2021 18:46

The 3rd series is brilliant.
The 1st series was silly but fun.
2nd, it all started to ramp up a bit, was good to watch.
But the 3rd was brilliant TV... I finished it weeks ago and I'm still thinking about it!

JollyAndBright · 07/12/2021 18:55

@loonietune

I like him because beyond the sociopathic, psychotic serial killer that he is, the way he cared Paco, Ellie and Forty shows he does have a side that is empathic probably because of the hell he lived through ....
The books are fantastic. But the show took the piss, and imo ruined the story, by the addition of Paco and Ellie, They aren’t in the books at all and we’re completely invented for the show. Their point was to redeem Joe and show his humanity, But Joe doesn’t have any, he’s a psychopath who stalks, manipulates and murders people to get what he wants, that’s the entire point of the story.

The addition of these kids that only Joe can save is so stupid and pointless and it really spoiled it for me.

Read the books they are so much better.

That said I did still watch it and mostly enjoy it, the actors portray most of the characters very well.

IAmHereForTheFood · 07/12/2021 18:58

@loonietune I just watched the first episode of Dead to me. Brilliant! Thanks for the suggestion.

@runningwithscissorsx season 4?!
Ooh I’m not sure how I feel about that.