Joe Goldberg, the central figure in Netflix’s psychological thriller “You,” has left a trail of victims across five intense seasons. His charm masks a dark compulsion to eliminate anyone he perceives as an obstacle. Here’s a comprehensive look at every character Joe has killed throughout the series
Season 1
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Benji Ashby
Beck’s ex-boyfriend, Benji, becomes Joe’s first victim. After imprisoning him in the bookstore’s basement, Joe kills him by giving him a latte laced with peanut oil, exploiting Benji’s severe allergy. -
Peach Salinger
Beck’s best friend, Peach, is suspicious of Joe. After an initial failed attempt, Joe fatally shoots her and stages the scene to appear as a suicide. -
Elijah Thornton
In a flashback, it’s revealed that Joe killed Elijah, Candace’s lover, by pushing him off a building, marking one of his earliest murders. -
Ron
Joe kills Ron, his neighbor’s abusive boyfriend, by stabbing him in the neck to protect young Paco. -
Guinevere Beck
After Beck discovers Joe’s secrets, he locks her in the basement cage and ultimately kills her when she tries to escape.
Season 2
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Jasper
Jasper, a debt collector, threatens Joe after he steals another man’s identity. Joe kills him and disposes of the body. -
Henderson
A comedian with a dark secret, Henderson is killed by Joe, who pushes him down the stairs and frames it as an accident. -
Joe’s Mother’s Abusive Boyfriend
In a childhood flashback, young Joe shoots his mother’s abusive partner, marking his first act of lethal violence.
Season 3
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Ryan Goodwin
Joe kills Ryan, Marienne’s ex-husband, to help her win a custody battle for her daughter. -
Love Quinn
In a shocking twist, Joe kills his wife, Love, by injecting her with a lethal dose of aconite after she attempts to poison him.
Season 4
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Malcolm Harding
Joe wakes up to find Malcolm dead and disposes of the body, suspecting he might have killed him during a blackout. -
Simon Soo
An artist and friend of Malcolm, Simon is killed by Joe, who cuts off his ear to mislead investigators. -
Vic
Adam’s bodyguard, Vic, is strangled by Joe after discovering his secret. -
Gemma Greene-Graham
Gemma, a member of the elite circle Joe infiltrates, is killed during a confrontation. -
Rhys Montrose
Joe kills Rhys, a figment of his imagination representing his darker urges, by throwing him off a bridge. -
Hugo
Tom Lockwood’s driver, Hugo, is stabbed by Joe to prevent him from rescuing his boss. -
Tom Lockwood
Joe kills Kate’s father, Tom, and stages the scene to look like a robbery. -
Edward
Edward, Nadia’s boyfriend, is killed by Joe, who then frames Nadia for the murder.
Season 5
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Dane
Dane, a misogynist targeting Brontë, is killed by Joe after he refuses to let Brontë take revenge herself. -
Unnamed Police Officer
During a desperate escape, Joe kills a police officer blocking his path, marking his final murder before capture.
Joe Goldberg’s descent into darkness culminates in Season 5, where he is finally exposed, tried, and sentenced to life in prison without parole for multiple murders. His final body count stands at 22, bringing a grim end to his violent saga.