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Happy Face

«Melissa, you can't hide forever.»

Year
2025
Age rating
TV-MA
Seasons
1 season · 8 episodes
Countries
United States of America
Genres
Drama Crime
Production
  • Paramount+
  • CBS Studios
  • King Size Productions
  • Semi-Formal Productions
Director
Jennifer Cacicio
Starring
Annaleigh Ashford, Dennis Quaid, James Wolk, Tamera Tomakili, Khiyla Aynne, Benjamin Mackey

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About the series

Melissa Moore has spent years trying to build a normal life while keeping a dark family secret hidden. Her father, Keith Hunter, is serving a life sentence for a series of murders and became known as “Happy Face” because of the smiley faces he drew on his letters. When Keith claims that an innocent person may be serving time for one of his crimes, Melissa begins investigating the case herself. As she searches for the truth behind the murder, she is forced to confront her father’s crimes and the secrets she has spent her life trying to escape.

Seasons & episodes

Season 1

2025 · 8 episodes

  1. Still from episode 1
    E01

    The Confession

    20 Mar 2025 58 min

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

  2. Still from episode 2
    E02

    Killing Shame

    20 Mar 2025 48 min

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

  3. Still from episode 3
    E03

    Was It Worth It?

    27 Mar 2025 57 min

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

  4. Still from episode 4
    E04

    Controlled Burn

    03 Apr 2025 54 min

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

  5. Still from episode 5
    E05

    Don't Dream

    10 Apr 2025 58 min

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

  6. Still from episode 6
    E06

    Lorelai

    17 Apr 2025 55 min

    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.

  7. Still from episode 7
    E07

    My Jesperson Girls

    24 Apr 2025 54 min

    Melissa faces a dark family secret that leads her back to Ash.

  8. Still from episode 8
    E08

    The Star

    01 May 2025 55 min

    Melissa solves the case. Keith suffers an attack. Ben faces consequences for his actions.

Questions and answers

How many seasons and episodes does “Happy Face” have?

1 season, 8 episodes.

When did “Happy Face” premiere?

Premiere: 20 March 2025.

Who stars in “Happy Face”?

Starring: Annaleigh Ashford, Dennis Quaid, James Wolk, Tamera Tomakili and others.

What age rating does “Happy Face” have?

Age rating: TV-MA.

Who directed “Happy Face”?

Director: Jennifer Cacicio.

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