The Trailer For ‘You’ Season 3 Is Here, And It’s Terrifying

Photo credit: JOHN P. FLEENOR/NETFLIX
Photo credit: JOHN P. FLEENOR/NETFLIX
  • Netflix just dropped the trailer for the third season of You, starring Penn Badgley and Victoria Pedretti, on September 17.

  • This time, Joe and Love take on family life in the suburbs.

  • Here's everything producers have said about season 3 so far.


So you've clearly binge-watched the second season of You, right? And you're already looking for more (honestly, same!). Surprise, surprise—Season 2 ended on another cliff hanger, and if you're anything like me, you need answers ASAP.

Luckily, Netflix just dropped the trailer for the show's third season, and it is everything. With the trailer, plus some key info from the minds behind the show, fans now have a pretty clear picture of what will go down when new episodes hit Netflix later this fall. Here's what you need to know about season 3 of You:

Warning! Spoilers ahead—stop reading here if you don't want to know what happens during season 3 of You!

When will season 3 hit Netflix?

The new season of will drop on Oct. 15, 2021. There will be ten episodes total. Netflix Tweeted a super spooky trailer on Sept. 17 with the official release date—along with a few big details about Joe and Love's next steps:

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What happens in You season 3?

Victoria Pedretti and Penn Badgley are back as Love and Joe. But this time, the pair are joined by new baby Henry. Season 3 will pick up where season 2 left off, according to the brand new trailer. Joe and Love attempt to start a new life in the suburbs—but Joe's new neighbor might cause a bit of a problem. The trailer promises all the same eerie, spooky vibes that You is known for.

When was season 3 filmed?

According to Us Weekly, season 3 was filmed between November 2020 and April 2021. Showrunner Sera Gamble confirmed that the crew was able to produce the show despite an increase in COVID-19 cases in California: "We had zero on-set positive COVID tests through a significant and scary surge here in LA. And haven’t had one since," she Tweeted in a thread back in April.

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"Because every single member of cast & crew worked very hard to take care of each other during a time that’s stressful, in a situation that’s tough to control." She added that "(Also, the episodes are fucking bonkers and the performances are insanely good. That’s all I’ll say about that till we are ready to talk about the new season.)" I'm excited already!

Have any other cast members been confirmed?

Yep, tons. According to Us Weekly, Netflix revealed the names of sixteen other actors and actresses who will pop up at some point this season, including:

  • Michaela McManus as Natalie, Joe and Love's "next-door neighbor and subject of his growing fascination,” per Netflix.

  • Saffron Burrows as Dottie, Love's mother

  • Tati Gabrielle as Marienne, “a smart, no-nonsense librarian who lives in Joe & Love's neighborhood and doesn't let much get by her,” per Netflix.

  • Dylan Arnold as Theo, "a college student with a strained and complicated relationship with his stepfather.”

  • Scott Michael Foster as Ryan, a television reporter who “has overcome a history of addiction” with “a controlling, calculating demeanor," per Deadline.

  • Shalita Grant as Sherry, "a ‘Mom-fluencer’ who appears down-to-earth, but is actually a mean girl who only pretends to welcome Love into her social circle."

  • Travis Van Winkle as Cary, a wealthy friend "who invites Joe into his inner circle."

  • Scott Speedman as Matthew, "a successful CEO, husband, and uncommunicative father."

  • Jack Fisher as young Joe Goldberg, per Variety

  • Mauricio Lara as Paulie, a friend of young Joe

  • Shannon Chan-Kent as Kiki, another friend in Sherry's group

  • Christopher Sean as Brandon, Kiki's husband and a wealthy stay-at-home dad

  • Chris O'Shea as Andrew, a gossipy, stay-at-home dad who's also a member of Sherry's circle

  • Bryan Safi as Jackson, Andrew's husband

  • Ben Mehl as Dante, another librarian

  • Mackenzie Astin as Gil, a quiet and friendly geology professor

  • Ayelet Zurer as Dr. Chandra, a chic couples' therapist

Are there any sneak peeks from the new episodes yet?

Totally—check out Joe and Love in full stalker-y mode right here:

Photo credit: Netflix
Photo credit: Netflix

And get ready to binge all of You season 3 on Netflix on Oct. 15 (if you dare).

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