Joe Goldberg is undoubtedly a deeply troubled character.
Hes a stalker and master manipulator, and of course, a serial killer.
Yet there are some moments inNetflixsYouwhere we cant help but see a little bit of ourselves in him.
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Joes subtle, relatable traits remind us that he despite all his dark flaws is still human.
His love for books
We can all agree that Joes passion for literature is pretty endearing.
Who hasnt fantasized about working in a cozy bookstore, surrounded by the smell of old pages?
Perhaps almost enough to make you forget hes using that knowledge for nefarious purposes… almost.
Awkward small talk struggles
Remember when Joe tries to chat with Loves friends and completely bombs?
Weve all been there.
Its like watching a slow-motion car crash you cant look away because youve been there, too.
His inner monologue of judgment
No one can defend Joes actions.
But his snarky inner thoughts can be a little too relatable.
Weve all had those moments of silently judging someones social media habits or life choices.
Weve all had that one neighbor who doesnt seem to grasp basic noise etiquette.
Joe takes it to a criminal level, but that initial curiosity?
Yeah, weve all been there.
Joes ability to piece together someones life online is a dark mirror to our own innocent scrolling habits.
Its a reminder that even someone as confident (or delusional) as Joe can struggle with self-doubt.
Joes optimism about new beginnings before reality crashes in captures that hopeful desire for transformation.
Its like telling ourselves, This time will be different!
The instinct to shield loved ones from harm is understandable, even if wed never go to Joes extremes.
Its a reminder of how easily we can justify questionable behavior when we think were acting out of love.
