Ready for your next true-crime obsession? Set a date with the new Paramount+ original documentary focused on a criminal who is as charismatic as he is dangerous, Handsome Devil: Charming Killer.

In October 2019, Wade Wilson, the “devil” himself (his word, not ours), was arrested and charged with the murders of Kristine Melton and Diane Ruiz in Cape Coral, Florida. If you were anywhere near a computer screen around that time, there’s a good chance you’ll remember his face. His mugshot spurred mania online thanks to his handsome, “bad boy” persona. The disturbing nature of his murderous rampage, and the heartbreak left in his wake shocked most, but failed to deter his impassioned fanbase.

Over three in-depth episodes, this true-crime documentary takes viewers through the harrowing tale of how a cunning young man became a killer with an army of faithful supporters. Here’s where and how to watch Handsome Devil: Charming Killer online.

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What is Handsome Devil: Charming Killer about? 

Handsome Devil: Charming Killer is about the convicted criminal Wade Wilson – his arrest, his trial, and the subsequent social-media fervor surrounding him. Through body-cam, interrogation and recorded phone-call footage paired with interviews, the documentary recounts the events of that fateful day in 2019, choices that led up to the murders, and what happened after.

Thanks to the viral sensation of the mugshot and images of Wilson from his trial, a large group of people became infatuated with the confessed killer, despite the heinous acts he committed. This documentary examines that phenomenon as well as how Wilson manipulates his devoted followers from a jail cell, and mobilizes them against anyone opposed.

Handsome Devil: Charming Killer shows what happens when looks actually do kill. True-crime fans who crave character-driven stories will be instantly addicted.

How to stream Handsome Devil: Charming Killer

You can stream Handsome Devil: Charming Killer now on Paramount+. The story is told across three episodes; all three episodes are streaming now. So, with a Paramount+ subscription, you don’t have to wait to watch one minute of Handsome Devil: Charming Killer

Handsome Devil: Charming Killer

  • Premiere date: Jan. 20, 2026
  • Release schedule: The entire three-part documentary is now streaming
  • Streaming: Exclusively on Paramount+

The true-crime documentary is available exclusively on Paramount+ for Paramount+ subscribers, any plan (Paramount+ Essential plan or Paramount+ Premium plan).

Footage of the convicted killer Wade Wilson is featured in Handsome Devil: Charming Killer. In addition to Wilson (who, yes, shares the name of a popular comic-book character’s alter ego), the documentary features interviews with the victims’ friends and family members, as well as the officers and detectives who witnessed the crime scenes, a jury member, a criminologist, and attorneys close to the case. 

The documentary also includes video footage of Wilson’s father, Steve Testasecca, messages from his adoptive mother, Candace Wilson, plus interviews with his girlfriend at the time of the murders, Mila Montanez, and his fiancée during his early incarceration, Allie Williams.

Why true crime fans will love Handsome Devil: Charming Killer 

True crime fans will love Handsome Devil: Charming Killer for its compelling, investigative storytelling. The new, original documentary, now streaming on Paramount+, explores the mind of a murderer, weighs the gravity of its subject’s deadly decisions, and examines the droves of people who have succumbed to the felon’s seductions. It’s a psychological thrill ride that’s stranger than fiction.

Handsome Devil: Charming Killer beyond following breadcrumbs to solve a crime. It goes into gruesome details akin to #Cybersleuths: The Idaho Murders, and delves into what happens when lust turns fatal, much like CTRL+ALT+DESIRE, two documentaries also now streaming on Paramount+

Is there a Handsome Devil: Charming Killer trailer?

Yes, there is a Handsome Devil: Charming Killer trailer. It premiered in early January. With the words, questions and faces of the real people affected by Wilson’s actions, the trailer emits a sense of alluring danger – the perfect precursor to the series itself. You can watch the trailer here now: 

Watch Handsome Devil: Charming Killer on Paramount+

So, why should you watch Handsome Devil: Charming Killer on Paramount+? For true-crime fans, the chance to dig into the mind of convicted murderer Wade Wilson is one draw. Add to that the desire to understand how some became obsessed with Wade, and you’re in for plenty of psychological twists and turns in this three-part documentary. 

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