By Maia Williams 

Have you ever had such a strong obsession that it made you do the unthinkable? The psychological thriller “You” first premiered on Lifetime on Sep. 9, 2018. The series later premiered as a Netflix original on Dec. 26, 2018. The series sheds a light on how detrimental an obsession can be. 

It showcases the insane obsession bookstore manager Joe (Penn Badgley) has for Beck (Elizabeth Lail), an aspiring writer. Joe is working at the bookstore and instantly falls in love with her instantly. After a brief conversation, he gets her name and phone number. Joe begins finding out Beck’s interests and whereabouts by looking her up on the internet. It doesn’t stop there, he even begins to show up to these places without her knowledge. Eventually, the two start a relationship. 

Beck is completely blinded by the obsession Joe has with her. She is mainly focused on completing her Master of Fine Arts degree in writing and sees Joe as a genuine person. She uses poetry writing as her outlet to make sense of her emotions. Beck is eager to become successful but like many, still has distractions. Little does she know how detrimental of a distraction Joe is.  

According to IMDb, “You” has a rating of 7.9 out of 10. If you like series that keep you on your toes, “You” is the one for you. The thriller is shocking and keeps viewers wanting more. It can be found on Netflix and it is now listed under Most Popular.