: Some viewers find the early episodes of the first season, including "Maybe," to be slower-paced as they focus on character introduction and the gradual escalation of Joe's intensity. You: Season 1, Episode 3 - Rotten Tomatoes
In this episode, Beck expresses uncertainty about whether Joe is "The One," prompting Joe to go to extreme lengths to prove he is perfect "boyfriend material". While he tries to project the image of a supportive, normal partner, he must simultaneously navigate the "tricky maneuvers" he is executing behind the scenes—specifically related to his stalking and previous crimes—to keep his secrets from being discovered.
: While Joe views his actions as romantic and necessary for their "blossoming relationship," viewers see his behaviors as major red flags.