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Netflix’s You has ended with the fifth season, but to fill the void, we have 5 similar projects with similar vibes — just without Penn Badgley.
If you're done bingingYouand craving more dark, twisted takes on dating and relationships, you're not alone. Here's a list of 5 more twisted stories to binge on that aren't formulaic and will leave you gasping at every twist.
1. ‘Gone Girl’ (2014)
On Rotten Tomatoes, Gone Girl has 88% from critics and 87% from viewers.
On IMDb, Gone Girl has 8.1/10.
David Fincher’s adaptation of Gillian Flynn’s bestseller is a masterclass in suspense. When Amy Dunne disappears on her fifth wedding anniversary, suspicion quickly turns to her husband Nick.
As the story in Gone Girl unfolds, it becomes clear that not everything in their seemingly perfect marriage was as it seemed. With a chilling performance by Rosamund Pike and a sharp critique of media and marriage expectations, Gone Girl is a must-watch for fans of You
2. ‘Get Out’ (2017)
On Rotten Tomatoes, Get Out has 98% from critics and 86% from viewers.
On IMDb, Get Out has 7.8/10.
Jordan Peele’s Oscar-winning debut,Get Out, redefines the dating thriller through the lens of race and horror. When Chris visits his white girlfriend’s family estate for the weekend, what begins as awkward social tension quickly spirals into a terrifying revelation.
Get Out masterfully combines psychological tension with a rather provocative social commentary. Like You, it dissects appearances and masks, only this time, with a politically charged twist. It’s chilling, smart, and definitely worth your time.
3. ‘What Keeps You Alive’ (2018)
On Rotten Tomatoes, What Keeps You Alive has 82% from critics and 44% from viewers.
On IMDb, What Keeps You Alive has 5.7/10.
The main characters of What Keeps You Alive, Jackie and Jules, have been married for one year, and like all young couples, they wanted to have a special anniversary celebration, so they went on a mountain trip. They ended up in Jackie’s family cabin, but from that moment on the chain of terrible events followed.
Jules finds out that Jackie is not her wife's real name, but that's just the tip of the iceberg. Turned out that she had married several women previously and murdered them all. And now she wants to kill Jules, just like the others.
4. ‘Fresh’ (2022)
On Rotten Tomatoes, Fresh has 82% from critics and 81% from viewers.
On IMDb, Fresh has 6.7/10.
Modern dating meets body horror in this clever and shocking thriller.Fresh follows Noa, a woman exhausted by dating apps, who takes a chance on a charming man she meets at a grocery store, portrayed by one and only Sebastian Stan. However, what begins as a whirlwind romance quickly becomes something far darker and even… grotesque.
Like You, Fresh examines how predators mask their intentions with charisma, making it a darkly funny, feminist thriller that’s perfect for post-You viewing.
5. ‘Companion’ (2025)
On Rotten Tomatoes, Companion has 93% from critics and 89% from viewers.
On IMDb, Companion has 6.9/10.
In this sci-fi horror comedy named Companion, Iris is a robot programmed to be the perfect girlfriend for her owner, Josh. During a weekend getaway, Iris discovers her true nature and the dark intentions of those around her. The film explores the complexities of human-robot relationships, and does it with a perfect blend of suspense and humor.
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