Paramount+ unveils its gripping original drama Happy Face, inspired by Melissa G. Moore’s true-life experiences as the daughter of the notorious serial killer, “Happy Face.”
Starring Emmy and Tony Award winner Annaleigh Ashford and acclaimed actor Dennis Quaid, the eight-episode series premieres Thursday, March 20, 2025, exclusively on Paramount+.
The series follows Melissa (Ashford) as she confronts her traumatic past, racing against time to stop an innocent man’s execution and reckon with her father’s horrific legacy.

Happy Face Key Talent:
- Showrunner: Jennifer Cacicio (Your Honor, Shooter)
- Executive Producers: Robert and Michelle King, Michael Showalter
- Produced by CBS Studios, King Size Productions, iHeartPodcasts, and Semi-Formal Productions