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A new true crime drama is telling the story of Melissa Moore, the daughter of Canadian-American serial killer Keith Jesperson.
Happy Face premieres March 20 on Paramount+ and stars Tony-winning actress Annaleigh Ashford as Melissa Reed (based on Moore) and Emmy-nominated actor Dennis Quaid as Jesperson, known as the Happy Face Killer. Based on Moores 2009 autobiography, Shattered Silence, and her iHeartPodcast series, the limited TV series follows Melissa as she tries to find out if an innocent man will face the death penalty for a crime committed by her father. James Wolk, Tamera Tomakili, Khiyla Aynne and Benjamin Mackey also star in the show. At a Glance: How to Stream Happy Face Online
Premiere date: March 20 No. of episodes: 8 Stream online: Paramount+ Stream Happy Face on Paramount+ Jesperson was convicted of murdering at least eight women by strangulation in the early 1990s. He earned his nickname after the smiley faces he drew on letters baiting the media and authorities.
In addition to her iHeartPodcasts series, Moore has also hosted the series Monster in My Family, which shared the perspectives of those not regularly heard from in true crime coverage: the family members of killers and their victims.
Keep reading below for more details on streaming Happy Face, including the episode release schedule and how to watch for free.
How to Watch Happy Face Online Happy Face premieres its first two episodes on Thursday, March 20, exclusively on Paramount+. The limited series spans eight parts, each released weekly until the finale on May 1.
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