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Put on ‘Happy Face’: How to watch the new true-crime series

Put on ‘Happy Face’: How to watch the new true-crime series

Thedrama series, based on the true-crime podcast of the same name, stars Annaleigh Ashford and Dennis Quaid.

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Ashley Steves is a passionate writer for The Streamable, covering everything from streaming premieres to the latest movie releases and must-see TV shows. With a background in media and communications, Steves has honed her skills in content creation and editing, bringing a unique perspective to her coverage of the entertainment and streaming industries. A cord-cutter since 2012, Steves is an avid fan of the New York Yankees, FC Bayern Munich, and (for good measure) the Buffalo Sabres. She streams with a Fire TV Stick 4K Max, and her favorite titles include “Blazing Saddles,” “Six Feet Under,” and “Taskmaster.”
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Covering everything from premieres to must-see TV, she brings a sharp eye and a love for storytelling to The Streamable. A cord-cutter since 2012, she streams with a Fire TV Stick and never misses a Yankees game.
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At 15, Melissa G. Moore discovered that her father, Keith Hunter Jesperson, was the infamous Happy Face serial killer. Thirty years later, Moore tells her story in Paramount+’s “Happy Face,” the new true-crime drama series inspired by the podcast that sees Melissa in a race against the clock to see if an innocent man will be put to death for a crime her father committed. “Happy Face” will premiere globally on Thursday, March 20 and you can watch exclusively with a subscription to Paramount+!

How to watch ‘Happy Face’:

Everything you need to know to stream ‘Happy Face’

When will new episodes of ‘Happy Face’ be available?

The first two episodes of “Happy Face” will be available on Thursday, March 20, at 3:01 a.m. ET. A new episode will be available every Thursday at the same time through the season finale on May 1.

Can you watch Happy Face’ for free?

Unfortunately, no. “Happy Face is a Paramount+ exclusive, and the streamer does not offer a free trial. You can start with an ad-supported subscription for as low as $8 per month or opt for the ad-free Paramount+ with SHOWTIME plan for $13.

Watch the trailer for ‘Happy Face’ below:

About ‘Happy Face’

Paramount+’s “Happy Face” is based on the acclaimed “Happy Face” podcast, the true-life story of Melissa G. Moore, and the autobiography “Shattered Silence” by Moore and M. Bridget Cook.

The new series stars Annaleigh Ashford as Melissa and Dennis Quaid as her incarcerated father, known as the Happy Face Killer, who after decades of no contact finally finds a way to force himself back into his daughter’s life. Racing against the clock, Melissa must find out if an innocent man is going to be put to death for a crime her father committed, discovering the impact her father had on his victims’ families and reckoning her own identity along the way.

In addition to Ashford and Quaid, the eight-episode series also features series regulars James Wolk, Tamera Tomakili, Khiyla Aynn, Benjamin Mackey. and more.

Happy Face

March 20, 2025

The story of Melissa Reed, daughter of Keith Jesperson, aka the Happy Face Killer. After decades of no contact, Keith forces his way back into his daughter’s life, and Melissa must find out if an innocent man is going to be put to death for a crime her father committed. In the process, she must face a reckoning of her own identity.

What other crime shows and movies are available on Paramount+?

Paramount+ knows true-crime fans are looking for more cases to crack. The streamer has a wide collection of docuseries and film projects like “48 Hours,” “Catching Killers,” “My True Crime Story,” “A Crime on the Bayou,” and many others. For equal parts drama and detective work, check out more crime titles like Showtime’s “Dexter” and the long-running “CSI: Crime Scene Investigation” and other “CSI” properties.

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Ashley Steves
Ashley Steves is a passionate writer for The Streamable, covering everything from streaming premieres to the latest movie releases and must-see TV shows. With a background in media and communications, Steves has honed her skills in content creation and editing, bringing a unique perspective to her coverage of the entertainment and streaming industries. A cord-cutter since 2012, Steves is an avid fan of the New York Yankees, FC Bayern Munich, and (for good measure) the Buffalo Sabres. She streams with a Fire TV Stick 4K Max, and her favorite titles include “Blazing Saddles,” “Six Feet Under,” and “Taskmaster.”
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