Curious how many people Joe Goldberg has actually killed by the end of You Season 5? The hit Netflix thriller has taken viewers on a dark journey through Joe’s twisted mind, filled with obsessions, aliases, and a growing body count. As the series concludes, fans are revisiting every major crime — from cold-blooded murders to the eerie use of his steel cage.
Here’s a breakdown of how many people Joe has killed, how many he’s locked up, and the chilling stats that define You.
How many people has Joe Goldberg killed in You by the end of Season 5?
Joe Goldberg has killed 23 people across all five seasons of You.
His victims include his mother’s boyfriend, Benji, Elijah, Peach, Ron, Beck, Jasper, Henderson, Ryan, Love, Malcolm, Simon, Vic, Gemma, Rhys, Tom Lockwood, Tom’s bodyguard, and Eddie. In Season 5, he adds Uncle Bob, Reagan, Dane, Clayton, and a police officer to the list.
These deaths span from personal vendettas to attempts to protect his identity. His kill count also reflects a shift in his psychological state, growing more detached and methodical over time. The final season marks his legal downfall, with Joe ultimately tried and convicted for his crimes.
How many people did Joe Goldberg lock in his steel cage?
Joe locked 14 people in his infamous steel cage throughout the series. Those include Benji, Claudia, Beck, Will, Delilah, Gil, Sherry, Cary, Marienne, Bronte, Maddie, Reagan, Dane, and even himself.
The production team built the cage from galvanized steel and plexiglass, and it appears in all five seasons. Each version took 220 hours to assemble. Though small—13 feet long, 8 feet wide, and 9 feet high—it played a major role in the series. Of the 14 people locked inside, 9 survived, including Joe, Sherry, Cary, and Marienne. The cage served as both a literal prison and a symbol of Joe’s need for control.
Each season featured a new iteration of the cage, with only one notable instance of someone planking inside. The recurring use of the cage highlights Joe’s need for control and his willingness to confine, manipulate, or “save” those he deems important.
