You season 5 cast: Full list of confirmed characters for final Netflix season

The final instalment will unfold in the show's original home of New York City, and will see Penn Badgley's Joe Goldberg embark on a supposedly happy ever after – that is until ghosts from his past threaten to undo his seemingly perfect new life with partner Kate, played by Ghosts star Charlotte Ritchie.

Following on from the ending of season 4, where Joe reigned supreme and got everything he ever wanted, it wouldn't quite be a season of You without Joe developing an obsessive compulsion to imprint on someone now, would it?

Joining Badgley and Ritchie are a whole new cast of faces, including The Handmaid's Tale's Madeline Brewer, Anna Camp (True Blood), Nava Mau (Baby Reindeer) and Griffin Matthews (The Flight Attendant).

But who plays who? Here's everything you need to know about who is returning from the cast of You season 4 and what new actors will be joining for You season 5.

You season 5 cast: Full list of confirmed characters for final season

So far, the following cast members have been confirmed for You season 5.

• Penn Badgley as Joe Goldberg
• Charlotte Ritchie as Kate Lockwood-Goldberg
• Madeline Brewer as Bronte
• Anna Camp as Raegan and Maddie Lockwood
• Griffin Matthews as Teddy Lockwood
• Nava Mau as Detective Marquez

Scroll on to find out what we know about the major characters in You's fifth and final season.

Penn Badgley plays Joe Goldberg

Who is Joe Goldberg? Having now lived with multiple identities and moved on from obsessions with Guinevere Beck, Love Quinn, and Marienne Bellamy, Joe is now living a life of luxury as the husband of 1% member Kate and is free to be whoever he wants and enjoy the wealth that comes with that. However, it seems that old habits die hard...

What else has Penn Badgley been in? Badgley is best known for his role as Dan Humphrey in Gossip Girl but has also starred in The Slap, as well as feature films like John Tucker Must Die and Easy A.

Charlotte Ritchie plays Kate Lockwood-Goldberg

Who is Kate Lockwood-Goldberg? Having been Joe's obsession in the fourth season of the series, Kate is now his second wife and is now embracing her status as a scion of the wealthy Lockwood family. However, we know from Joe's experience with first wife Love that he has a wandering eye, so will Kate soon find herself supplanted by a new obsession?

What else has Charlotte Ritchie been in? The English actress is best known for her roles in Ghosts, Fresh Meat, Feel Good, Siblings and Call the Midwife.

Madeline Brewer as Bronte

Who is Bronte? We spy a new obsession that could turn Joe's new luxury lifestyle on its head. Bronte is "an enigmatic and free-spirited playwright who comes to work for Joe Goldberg at his bookstore. As the two connect over literature and loss, she stokes in him a nostalgia for his former self, causing him to question everything his life has become."

What else has Madeline Brewer been in? Brewer is best known for her roles in the hit dramas Orange Is The New Black, Hemlock Grove, and, currently, The Handmaid's Tale. The American actress has also starred in the films Braid, Cam, and The Ultimate Playlist of Noise.

Anna Camp plays Raegan Lockwood

Who is Raegan Lockwood? One of twin Lockwood sisters and Joe's new sister-in-law, Raegan is "the cunning, cutthroat CFO of the Lockwood Corp who has her eyes on the throne and will crush any adversary…be them family or not." It sounds like Raegan will prove a nasty adversary for Joe and even Kate.

What else has Anna Camp been in? Camp is best known for roles in the supernatural television series True Blood and her role in the Pitch Perfect film series. Outside of this, Camp has also had roles in The Help, Vegas, Café Society, Mad Men, and The Good Wife.

Anna Camp plays Maddie Lockwood

Who is Maddie Lockwood? Raegan's twin sister, Maddie "presents as the unserious twin, a thrice-divorced socialite whose job is 'vaguely PR.' But make no mistake, a master manipulator lies underneath Maddie’s frivolous façade." Sounds like delicious dual roles for the versatile Anna Camp.

Griffin Matthews plays Teddy Lockwood

Who is Teddy Lockwood? Described as the "snarky yet loyal" brother-in-law of Joe Goldberg, Teddy is "a confidante who was never fully accepted by the Lockwood family, Teddy brings authenticity and empathy to a family for whom such things are a foreign concept." It seems that Teddy is the outsider in the Lockwood dynasty and perhaps could be an ally for Joe.

What else has Griffin Matthews been in? The American actor, writer, and director has appeared in series such as She-Hulk: Attorney At Law, Dear White People, The Flight Attendant, The Mentalist, and Torchwood.

Nava Mau plays Detective Marquez

Who is Detective Marquez? Not much has been revealed about Detective Marquez aside from her profession. We can assume that she will likely cross paths with Joe in some sort of investigative capacity, but teasing more about her role, Mau told RadioTimes.com: "I got to work with Madeline Brewer.

"It was just phenomenal to completely shift gears and create a new character, completely different type of series – I’d never done something that was so plot-driven before. It was amazing, yeah."

What else has Nava Mau been in? Mau is best known for her role as Terri in Baby Reindeer, but has also starred in HBO Max comedy Generation, as well as short films Waking Hour and All the Words But the One.

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You season 5 will premiere on Netflix on Thursday 24th April 2025. Seasons 1-4 are streaming now. Sign up for Netflix from £4.99 a month. Netflix is also available on Sky Glass and Virgin Media Stream.

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