It's time to stalk—er—admire Joe Goldberg from a respectful distance.
After all, the first look of Penn Badgley on set of You season five has arrived, showing his killer character returning to the streets of New York City, where the first season took place.
"Back to where it all began," Netflix wrote in a March 25 post alongside one of the photos. "The 5th and final season of YOU is now in production."
For the on-set snapshots, Penn looked quintessentially Joe, wearing black pants, black shoes and a structured black coat over his deep-red henley so as not to draw too much attention. His hair was also cut short in the pics, with one single curl dangling over his brow as the Gossip Girl alum strolled down a sidewalk in Manhattan.
While this is the first visual fans have gotten from the series finale, Penn has already teased what to expect from Joe's return to the Big Apple following his time in Los Angeles, Silicon Valley and London.
"I've heard you're on the edge of your seats, waiting and theorizing about the epic conclusion to You," the 37-year-old said in a pre-recorded message during Netflix's June 2023 TUDUM event in Brazil. "More importantly, considering what, or should I say who, Joe will come up against as he finally returns to New York. Though I can't say who yet. We all know there are many loose ends in Joe's past. The question is: Who are you?"
And that's not the only detail that's been divulged from the show, which doesn't have an official release date yet. After all, it was announced earlier this month that Handmaid's Tale actress Madeline Brewer would be joining the cast, and You co-creator Sera Gamble also hinted back in March 2023 that viewers can expect a "more dangerous" Joe now that he's dating his posh girlfriend Kate, played by Charlotte Ritchie.
"If Joe is all of the things that he is and now has unlimited resources and access, he's become the thing that he envied and judged from afar," Sera told E! News at the time. "It gives us a lot of new opportunities."
While you wait for the fifth season of You to arrive, keep reading for more shows that are returning to your TV screen soon.
Virgin River (Netflix) - Dec. 19
This sixth season promises fresh twists and turns, escalating love triangles, delightful wedding drama, as well as uncovered secrets from Mel’s father’s past which will transport us to the magic and mystique of Virgin River in the 1970s.
Laid (Peacock) - Dec. 19
In the new series, a woman finds out her former lovers are dying in unusual ways and must go back through her sex timeline to confront her past in order to move forward. Laid is a f--ked up rom-com where the answer to “why can’t I find love, is there something wrong with me?” is a resounding “Yes. There is. The problem is definitely you.”
Ilana Glazer: Human Magic (Hulu) - Dec. 20
The Broad City alum tackles everything from motherhood to being a stoner in her new stand-up special.
Josh Groban & Friends Go Home for the Holidays (CBS) - Dec. 20
Hosted and executive produced by Josh Groban, the special features a new format combining compelling stories, music, comedy and a live adoption on stage, celebrating the creation of a new family. Musical performances include holiday classics, new releases and original duets with Groban and his guests, including James Bay, Jennifer Hudson, Tori Kelly and The War And Treaty.
2024 Back That Year Up with Kevin Hart and Kenan Thompson (Peacock) - Dec. 23
2024 Back That Year Up With Kevin Hart and Kenan Thompson returns for a third annual special highlighting the biggest moments of the year. The comedic duo will close out the year with their unfiltered humor as they recap the past year of pop culture, sports, social media and politics. The special will feature guest appearances from the year’s most talked about celebrities, including Nate Bargatze, Mookie Betts, Kenny G, Blake Griffin, Jon Hamm, Jonquel Jones, Seth Meyers, mgk and Rashida ‘Sheedz’ Olayiwola.
The Flipping El Moussas (HGTV) - Dec. 26
Real estate power couple Tarek and Heather Rae El Moussa will continue to grow their working relationship while juggling the addition of a rambunctious toddler to their busy family life in the newest season of their follow-doc series.
The season will kick off in Hawthorne, California, where Tarek and Heather Rae tackle their most extreme flip project to date.
Squid Game 2 (Netfix) - Dec. 26
Three years after winning Squid Game, Player 456 gave up going to the states and comes back with a new resolution in his mind. Gi-hun once again dives into the mysterious survival game, starting another life-or-death game with new participants gathered to win the prize of 45.6 billion won.