Shows Like Netflix’s You
Gossip Girl
No, we didn’t just put Gossip Girl on this because of Penn Badgley. Okay, maybe he’s one reason, but you really can’t deny the similarity between both shows. While Gossip Girl is a delightfully devilish show, it still leans towards more playful themes and isn’t quite as dark as Netflix’s stalker thriller.
For one, both shows feature some sort of obsessor who pretty much follows a person throughout the entire series. Both men, Dan and Joe, are head over heels for blondes and are extremely touchy when it comes to their obsession. Oh, and they’re both into books, with Joe being a manager while Dan is an author.
The main difference between Joe and Dan is that Gossip Girl doesn’t have a crazed killer for a protagonist, so there’s that. That said, Badgley did a great job in both roles, switching from hopeless romantic to downright deranged. If you’re looking for a lighter take on You’s creepy premise, there’s always Gossip Girl.
