Based on the true story of Melissa Moore, daughter of serial killer Keith Jesperson, Happy Face is a dramatic series that plunges into the heart of an intense moral and psychological dilemma. At the age of 15, Melissa discovers that her beloved father is in fact a murderer known as the "Happy Face Killer", a nickname he gave himself by leaving drawings of smiling faces on letters to the media and law enforcement.
Years later, as she tries to forget her past under a new identity, her father resurfaces in her life. But this time, he urges her to find out whether an innocent man is about to be wrongly executed for a crime he allegedly committed. Between a quest for the truth and introspection, Melissa must confront the consequences of her past and question everything she thought she knew about herself.
Happy Face will be available on Paramount+ on March 21, 2025.
Synopsis: At the age of 15, Melissa discovers that her beloved father is the serial killer known as "Happy Face". Now an adult, she has changed her name and kept her secret while her father serves a life sentence. After years of no contact, he finally finds a way to reintegrate himself into his daughter's life. In a race against time, Melissa must find out if an innocent man is going to be executed for a crime committed by her father. Little by little, she discovers the impact her father has had on the victims' families, and is forced to question her own identity.
Happy Face promises to be a captivatingseries for fans of psychological thrillers and true-life stories. With an intimate approach, the series explores the repercussions of a criminal legacy on the life of a loved one, a theme reminiscent of works such as Mindhunter or The Act.
The plot blends investigation, family drama and reflections on identity, while exploring the complex relationship between Melissa and her father. Dennis Quaid, accustomed to ambiguous roles, should deliver a chilling performance as the manipulative killer. As for Annaleigh Ashford, she will have the onerous task of bringing to life a character in search of redemption and truth.
If you like stories about notorious criminals and series such as Dahmer or The Serpent, Happy Face may well captivate you. However, its dark and psychologically intense subject matter may not suit a sensitive audience.
With Happy Face, Paramount+ offers an intense, immersive drama series that explores the consequences of a criminal past on those close to the culprit. Inspired by true events, the series promises to be emotionally powerful, supported by a talented cast and a plot that blends the quest for truth with psychological suspense. A series to watch for fans of deep, realisticthrillers.
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