This ending explainer contains spoilers for the Season 1 finale of You, which is now streaming globally on Netflix, and the Caroline Kepnes book of the same name.
Joe Goldberg, as it turns out, is NOT the perfect boyfriend born from the dream diary of a manic pixie bibliophile. He’s a murderer, plain and simple. Of course, after the absolutely bonkers Season 1 finale of Netflix and Lifetime’s You, some out there may be wondering: what the heck does that finale twist mean, and how does it differ from the books? Allow us to explain.
Source: IGN.com What the Ending of Netflix's You Means for Season 2