‘Happy Face’ Trailer Drops: Paramount+ Unveils Chilling True-Crime Drama

Paramount+ has officially released the gripping trailer for its upcoming original drama series, “Happy Face.”

Based on a chilling true story, this highly anticipated eight-episode series is set to premiere on Thursday, March 20, with two back-to-back episodes.

New episodes will then drop weekly on Thursdays, leading up to the season finale on May 1.

A Star-Studded Cast Brings ‘Happy Face’ To Life

Led by an impressive cast, Happy Face features Tony Award winner Annaleigh Ashford in the lead role as Melissa G. Moore.

Starring opposite her is Emmy Award-winning actor Dennis Quaid, who plays her father—the infamous Happy Face Killer.

The series also includes James Wolk, Tamera Tomakili, Khiyla Aynne, and Benjamin Mackey in key roles, promising powerhouse performances across the board.

The True Story Behind ‘Happy Face’

Inspired by Melissa G. Moore’s real-life story, the Happy Face podcast, and her autobiography Shattered Silence, this Paramount+ series takes viewers deep into a shocking true-crime narrative.

At just 15 years old, Moore made a horrifying discovery: her loving father was actually a notorious serial killer.

In an attempt to escape his dark legacy, she changed her name and kept her past hidden.

But when her father—now imprisoned—finds a way to re-enter her life, Melissa is forced to confront the horrifying truth she tried to leave behind.

A Thrilling Race Against Time

The series follows Melissa (Ashford) as she is suddenly pulled back into her father’s disturbing world.

When evidence surfaces that an innocent man might be wrongly executed for one of her father’s crimes, she embarks on a race against time to uncover the truth.

Along the way, Melissa is forced to face the devastating impact of her father’s crimes on his victims’ families—and on her own identity.

When & Where To Watch ‘Happy Face’

Fans of true crime and psychological thrillers won’t want to miss “Happy Face.”

The series premieres exclusively on Paramount+ on March 20, available in the U.S. and international markets where the streaming service is offered.

Watch The Trailer

With an intense storyline, gripping performances, and shocking real-life inspiration, “Happy Face” is set to be one of Paramount+’s most talked-about series of the year.

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