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Handsome Devil: Charming Killer, a long-awaited true-crime docuseries, is finally coming to the screen on January 20, 2026, only on Paramount+.
The three-part event, which is a documentary and perhaps one of the most adventurous ways the streaming platform has ever ventured into the true-crime genre, represents a dark and immersive look at a case that stunned not only the criminal justice followers but also the social media watchers. The first official trailer and key art of the series were published at the beginning of January, which added even more excitement to subscribers and true-crime enthusiasts across the globe.
Created by See It Now Studios and released by Paramount Global Content Distribution in regions outside Paramount+, Handsome Devil: Charming Killer takes a closer look at the unnerving narrative of Wade Wilson, a Florida man whose brutal killings and unusual looks caused a strange online craze.
The series will be a blend of in-depth interviews, police camera footage, courtroom antics, and cultural commentary to look beyond the headlines and understand how a violent crime turned into a spectacle online.
Streaming details of Handsome Devil: Charming Killer
Handsome Devil: Charming Killer will officially be released on January 20, 2026, and will be available on Paramount+. It implies that viewers worldwide, where Paramount+ is offered, will get to see all three episodes the same day through the on-demand streaming service of the platform.
To first-time users or viewers looking to subscribe, Paramount+ has various subscription plans, which normally cover:
Base (ad-supported) tier - the cheaper one with fewer commercials.
Premium (ad-free + live TV) tier - typically the most inclusive, this option includes ad-free streaming (where applicable), as well as access to live CBS programming.
The price of subscription depends on the region and plan (monthly or annual billing). As an example, a typical Paramount+ plan in the United States begins at about $5.99/month with an ad-supported version, and an option of Premium plans at about $11.99/month (or an annual equivalent). However, prices may vary based on promotions and licensing in certain locales.
These packages provide subscribers with access to Handsome Devil: Charming Killer and an extensive library of movies, series, live sports, and news content.
Paramount+ can be watched on a variety of devices and platforms: smart TVs, smartphones, tablets, game consoles, and web browsers. All the episodes will be available to stream for subscribers as soon as Handsome Devil: Charming Killer releases on January 20.
The trailer to the docuseries was released earlier this month. It gave a preview of the overall tone of the series with its edgy and impactful visuals, such as police camera footage, snippets of commentary by experts, and the grim realities behind the case that caught the attention of the people.
Fundamentally, Handsome Devil: Charming Killer is a true-crime documentary that does not focus on the crimes per se but rather on the cultural freak show that sprang around the man in the case, Wade Steven Wilson, or as headlines call him, the “Deadpool Killer.”
What is Handsome Devil: Charming Killer about?
In October 2019, Wilson was accused of killing two women in Cape Coral, Florida: Kristine Melton and Diane Ruiz, in a set of violent incidents that occurred throughout the day. The events were referred to by prosecutors and authorities as “heinous, atrocious, and cruel” as Wilson strangled Melton at her home and subsequently killed Ruiz after enticing her into a false premise. His later confession to his father brought the investigators to the scene.
Although this is a simple crime case that would be appalling in itself, the docuseries dwells on how the entire narrative around Wilson changed when his mugshot and image went viral on social media. It was his strikingly good looks, coupled with his heavily tattooed face with disturbing imagery, that caused a surprising online infatuation. Several users started sharing, commenting, and even romanticizing or obsessing over his image, even though his crimes were very brutal.
This effect brings to a larger cultural concern: hybristophilia - a mental fascination with individuals who perpetrate acts of violence. Handsome Devil: Charming Killer explains the process of how and why this obsession happened and looks into TikTok, Instagram trends, and online communities that have transformed a convicted killer into an unintended “anti-hero” figure.
Handsome Devil: Charming Killer is a three-episode series that employs a combination of:
Exclusive interviews - law enforcement, journalists, experts, and perhaps people close to the victims or the case;
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Police and courtroom video footage - essential primary sources that bring the story down to factual events;
Cultural commentary - assisting the viewers in grasping the social media backlash, obsession, memes, and public response after Wilson was arrested and tried.
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