Originally a novel and exciting show, Netflix’s dark examination of obsession and love captivated viewers.
But as the show has gone on, many viewers are complaining about tiredness over the apparently never-ending loop of Joe Goldberg’s violent adventures and the repeated plotlines.
The diminishing audience ratings reflect this mounting annoyance and imply that the once-interesting show might have overstay of welcome.
This post will investigate why viewers of You are bored, how the show has lost interest, and what this indicates about its future.
Your Rising: A Promising Beginning
It didn’t make much of a stir when you debuted on Lifetime in 2018. But the show exploded right away once Netflix bought it.
Audiences were enthralled with the show’s original viewpoint, presented via the eyes and inner monologues of Joe Goldberg, a charming but deadly bookstore manager.
Its uniqueness from other shows came from the mix of psychological suspense and romance. Joe’s compulsive behavior and rationalizations for his acts provided a sinister yet fascinating window into the psyche of a stalker.
Success of the first season resulted in a quick renewal. Particularly with the dramatic climax as Joe’s history returned to haunt him, fans were keen to know what would happen next.
But the novelty lost as the seasons changed. Viewers started to see trends in the storyline and Joe’s character arc’s repetitious quality.
Why Are Fans Not Interested?
1. Repeated Stories
The repetitious character of its narratives is one of the key causes of audience weariness of You. Every season Joe gets fixated on a new woman, chases her, and gets rid of everybody standing in his path.
The basic story stays mostly the same even if the environment and supporting characters evolve. Many fans believe the show lacks original concepts and has grown formulaic.
2. Lack of Development of Character
Joe’s character has stayed shockingly unassuming. He always goes back to his old ways even if there are fleeting times when it looks like he could change.
Those who expected Joe to develop as a character or wrestle more deeply with his behavior have been let down. Supporting characters can feel more like story devices than fully realized people as well.
3. Disbelievement Suspension: Stretched Thin
The frequency of Joe’s escapes from the consequences of his deeds as the seasons go has stretched the suspension of disbelief to its extreme.
Viewers find it more difficult to believe the narrative from complex cover-ups to evading police attention despite growing numbers of deaths. The lack of realism has made fans less likely to remain engaged.
4. divisive Romanticizing of Joe
The romanticizing of Joe’s persona presents still another problem. Though he committed horrible deeds, the show usually presents him as a sympathetic or misinterpreted person, which has generated arguments on internet.
Given how the show seems to minimize the gravity of Joe’s misdeeds, some viewers find it more difficult to support any resolution.
Viewership Declining: Numbers Not Lie
The viewership figures mirror the tiredness among supporters. Although Netflix does not always publish comprehensive viewing figures, studies show that viewers of new seasons are declining in comparison to the previous ones.
Social media excitement about the show has also faded; less people are talking about the most recent episodes or excitedly awaiting next seasons.
The drop in viewership implies that even long-time supporters are skipping, most likely for a mix of the above cited factors. It’s getting more difficult to keep viewers interested as the show keeps running over well-known storylines without any notable character development or fresh ideas.
Might you have ended sooner?
Many supporters think that the show could have finished with the second season, which had an interesting ending.
Joe’s suburban relocation and his fresh life with Love Quinn offered a chance to investigate several issues or wrap up the narrative on a high note. Nonetheless, the choice to continue the show has resulted in declining benefits.
The producers of the show have made hints suggesting that the upcoming season might be the last, which would be a sensible choice. Stopping the show before audience tiredness becomes pure animosity would help to protect your legacy.
Things That Need to Change
A few things have to happen if You is to recover its previous splendor:
1. Character Development: Joe has to pay actual penalties for his deeds. Viewers must see development whether that means being caught, really changing, or something else entirely.
2. Moving away from the traditional obsession-murder-cover-up cycle might rejuvenate the show. One could benefit from looking into Joe’s past or emphasizing several points of view.
3. Moral Clarity: By stating more clearly Joe’s conduct, some of the unease viewers experience over the romanticizing of his character could be addressed.
The End of the Road for You?
With its original approach on obsession and the dark side of love, Netflix’s You had a great beginning.
But as the show goes on, viewers are losing interest in it because of monotonous narratives, flat character development, and too strong dependence on the same story tropes. The declining audience shows mounting annoyance.
Should the show wish to finish on a good note, it might have to wrap up Joe Goldberg’s narrative earlier rather than later to provide viewers with a fair and earned ending. The issue of whether You already overstayed its welcome remains unresolved till then.
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