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."

Although Joe Goldberg doesn’t meet his maker at the end of “You” Season 5, he is the victim of a devastating shot to the groin, which Penn Badgley said takes away his “worst weapon” in a satisfying ending.

Leading up to You 's fifth and final season, fans knew there were only two ways for Joe Goldberg's story to end: death or imprisonment. At this point, he's stalked and killed too many people to escape justice now. So, what happened to Joe in You season 5? Spoilers ahead for the You season 5 ending! Read on to find out!