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Happy Face

2025 Canceled

6.8/10 69 votes

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The story of Melissa Reed, daughter of Keith Jesperson, aka the Happy Face Killer. After decades of no contact, Keith forces his way back into his daughter’s life, and Melissa must find out if an innocent man is going to be put to death for a crime her father committed. In the process, she must face a reckoning of her own identity.

Created by:: Jennifer Cacicio
Cast:: Annaleigh Ashford, Dennis Quaid, James Wolk, Tamera Tomakili
Language:: English
Country:: United States of America
Network:: Paramount+

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Seasons

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Season 1

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E01

Episode 1

★ 7.8

The Confession

2025-03-20 · 58m

Hazel receives a strange birthday card that ultimately forces her mother, Melissa, to face the dark truth of her past.

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E02

Episode 2

★ 7.5

Killing Shame

2025-03-20 · 48m

Melissa and Ivy travel to Texas to learn everything about Heather Richmond's murder. Their discovery there pushes Melissa to step into the light.

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E03

Episode 3

★ 7.2

Was It Worth It?

2025-03-27 · 57m

Melissa navigates the highs and lows of going public with her story. The team questions Elijah's innocence as Keith gets thrown into solitary.

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E04

Episode 4

★ 7.2

Controlled Burn

2025-04-03 · 54m

Melissa reconnects with her brother and confronts her father, who finally offers a clue about the case. Hazel receives an unexpected invitation.

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E05

Episode 5

★ 5.8

Don't Dream

2025-04-10 · 58m

Melissa forms an unlikely alliance to recover missing key evidence. Elijah weighs a plea deal. Hazel begins a secret correspondence.

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E06

Episode 6

★ 7.2

Lorelai

2025-04-17 · 55m

Melissa and Ivy find unknown footage of Heather that changes everything. Elijah has his day in court. Ben gets bad news at work and worse news at home; Joyce's secret is revealed.

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