You
2018
Original language: English
- mystery
- crime
- drama
The story
A dangerously charming, obsessive man goes to extreme measures to insert himself into the lives of women who fascinate him.
What it’s like
Sleek, glossy, and claustrophobically urban: New York rendered as a maze of bright bookstore aisles, glass-walled lofts, subway platforms and rain-slick streets, shot with a polished digital sheen and frequent close, restless handheld framing that keeps the viewer hovering just behind a shoulder. Narration in a confiding voiceover runs over the images, and a pulsing, synth-tinged score and sudden needle-drop silences give the whole thing a seductive, slightly sinister buzz. The vibe is glossy unease: romantic, anxious, and quietly paranoid, suited to a late night alone or a binge over a few evenings when you want something gripping rather than restful. The pacing is brisk and cliffhanger-driven, with each episode ending on a turn, and the emotional register swings between giddy romance and creeping dread. Its central figure is a charming, self-justifying man whose fixations escalate steadily, while the women around him slowly gain their own sharpness and agency. Intensity is moderate to high: there is recurring stalking, manipulation, sexual content, drug use, and occasional brief but sudden violence, with dread and menace far more than gore. Best for viewers who enjoy suspense, dark romance and psychological thrillers, and who are comfortable with unsettling, morally compromised characters.
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