The actor says the finale's writers and director wanted Joe to wear a tank top "to show the progression of blood and sweat and dirt throughout the sequence." This article contains spoilers for the You series finale.

Despite his efforts not to romanticize his 'You' character Joe Goldberg, Penn Badgley gave the controversial character a steamy send-off.

The fifth and final season of “You” does just that and shows Joe returning to New York to what seemingly appears to be a happily ever after with his wife Kate (Charlotte Ritchie) and his son Henry. But it wouldn’t be “You” without a new obsession, which comes in the form of Bronte (Madeline Brewer).