You season 4 premiered a new trailer at Netflix’s TUDUM festival, which revealed that the series will be split into two parts, and also focused on Joe Goldberg’s new identity of Professor Jonathan Moore.
The psychological thriller concluded its third season in spectacular fashion. Joe Goldberg (Penn Badgley) was single once more following his marriage to Love Quinn (Victoria Pedretti), and back on the prowl for the ever-elusive love of his life. The show, which darkly satirizes many romantic comedy tropes, seemed to be returning to basics by having Joe leave his suburban life behind. Just last week, Netflix released the first bloody motion poster for You season 4.
In the new You trailer, which was released on Twitter, Joe (or rather, Jonathan) narrates: “Hello, You,” he says. “I’m not the lovable bookstore manager in New York, or the shop clerk in LA, or the doting husband in the suburbs. No, not anymore…” (referencing his various identities in seasons 1, 2, and 3). The trailer then reveals that Joe has “refined” himself following his emigration across the Atlantic, to London, where he has secured a job as a Professor at an unknown University.
The rest of the trailer focuses on introducing Joe’s new social circle in London, whom he ominously threatens and demeans as they come across screen. Among them is Marienne, who’s the new object of Joe’s affection (old habits die hard). The trailer further reveals that Part 1 of the series will premiere February 10, 2023, while Part 2 will premiere on March 10, 2023, exactly one month later.
Joe’s antics as “Professor Jonathan Moore” will probably be just as murderous as they’ve always been, naturally. Joe’s pathological need to find the “perfect woman” has led him to take desperate measures - measures which most often include violence or even poison. He's left many bodies in his wake, but it seems Joe is incapable of true love; sooner or later, whoever he turns his eye on ends up lacking in his eyes. Whether it be Beck or Love, Joe becomes disillusioned with whoever he comes across, instead opting to search for an ideal woman that he will likely never find.
Turning back up in London as a Professor also speaks to Joe’s narcissism. His love of literature, and his desire to be seen as an intellectual, is a recurring theme in the program. There’s little doubt that he’ll be a Professor of Literature as he edges ever closer to his ideal (but ultimately empty) persona. Interestingly, the trailer also has Joe introduced a "like-minded" colleague, Rhys (Ed Speleers), but just how like-minded this colleague will be is going to be an interesting aspect to explore.
You season 4, part 1 will premiere on February 10, 2023, while part 2 will premiere on March 10, 2023, all on Netflix.