Spoilers ahead forYOUSeason 3.
Joe startedYOUSeason 3trying to be a better role model for his infant son.
Parenthood is just more complicated.
Below, Gamble breaks down what the final twists ofYOUSeason 3 mean for Joes future.
Why Did Joe Kill Love?
Gamble says Love was always meant to die.
Still, she acknowledges that there were times when they thought about keeping Love around.
Its always really tempting, especially when youre working with actors of this caliber.
Ultimately, the purpose of Loves story was to illustrate the gender dynamics that separate her and Joe.
And by the end of Season 3, the writers felt they had achieved that.
And its like, name a woman we judge more than mothers, Gamble says.
Why Did Joe Leave Henry?
When he flees Madre Linda, Joe leaves a lot of wreckage in his wake.
He also leaves his son on his library coworker Dantes doorstep.
While abandoning a child isnt usually considered great parenting, its a step forward for a serial killer.
Henry was also a driving factor in who got caught up in Joe and Loves web.
It ended up being Gil in the cage because their baby was threatened by him.
What Happened To Everyone Else In Madre Linda?
Will Joe Find Marienne?
Should Joe succeed in finding Marienne, dont expect him to get his happy ending.
What Does This All Mean ForYOUSeason 4?
He does keep walking closer and closer to these truths about himself, Gamble says of Joes emotional evolution.
Periodically Penn checks in with me and is like, Are we gonna redeem him?
And I say No… and he goes Good, just making sure.
This article was originally published onOct.
