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    26 Reasons Why "The Following" Has The Sexiest Serial Killer On TV

    Yes, I'm saying it: Joe Carroll is a sexy serial killer.

    1. Everyone, this is Joe Carroll from The Following. Joe, say hello to everyone!

    2. In the spirit of full disclosure—you may want to sit down for this—Joe's a serial killer.

    3. But, like, a pretty hot one, right?

    4. Yes, I know, the man kills people.

    5. And he's got that weird obsession with Edgar Allan Poe.

    6. But he's also a scholarly professor!

    7. Hot for teacher, anyone?!

    8. And orange is an oddly flattering color on him.

    9. Plus, he's not afraid to role-play!

    10. Or wear cardigans!

    11. Or drink!

    12. Dang boo, you need me to fill up that glass or what?

    13. Sometimes he cheats on his wife*.

    14. And it's pretty sexy, actually.

    15. OK, more than sexy.

    16. ALRIGHT, I'M ABOUT TO BLACKOUT SO SOMEONE CALL 9-1-1.

    17. Other times, he and K-Bacon eye fuck the hell out of each other.

    18. And yes, I realize that he is STILL a serial killer.

    19. Who's cultivating a following of other killers for terrifying things.

    20. But just look at that face!

    21. All Joe wants is someone to love...

    22. And someone to kill.

    23. Because deep down, Joe is a man who genuinely cares...

    24. ...about killing.

    25. And looking fresh to death while he does it.

    26. So, what do you say, will you join Joe's following of fans?