Joe Goldberg

Joe Goldberg is the main character of You, portrayed by Penn Badgley. He initially appears intelligent, charming, and introspective, but beneath this exterior he is intensely obsessive, manipulative, and violent. Joe develops unhealthy fixations on romantic partners, stalking them while convincing himself that his actions are motivated by love and protection. His constant inner monologue reveals how he rationalizes increasingly destructive behavior.