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Happy Face

Melissa, you can't hide forever.

2025 · TV-MA · 1 season · 8 episodes

Created by Jennifer Cacicio

6.8

TMDB audience score
73 votes, out of 10

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Synopsis

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.

About 7h 20m to watch every episode. An estimate: 8 episodes at the latest episode runtime of 55 minutes.

Where to watch

Official options in the United States:

Subscription

  • fuboTV
  • Paramount Plus Premium
  • Paramount Plus Essential
  • Paramount Plus Apple TV channel
  • Paramount+ Amazon Channel
  • Paramount+ Roku Premium Channel
  • Spectrum On Demand

Free

  • Paramount Plus Essential

Buy

  • Amazon Video
  • Apple TV Store
  • Google Play Movies
  • Fandango At Home

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Main cast

  • Annaleigh Ashford
    Melissa Reed
    8 episodes

  • Dennis Quaid
    Keith Jesperson aka 'Happy Face Killer'
    8 episodes

  • James Wolk
    Ben Reed
    8 episodes

  • Tamera Tomakili
    Ivy Campbell
    8 episodes

  • Khiyla Aynne
    Hazel Reed
    8 episodes

  • Benjamin Mackey
    Max Reed
    8 episodes

  • Connor Paton
    Tyler
    7 episodes

  • David Harewood
    Dr. Greg
    6 episodes

  • Momona Tamada
    Eva
    5 episodes

  • Michael O'Neill
    D.A. Craig Calloway
    5 episodes

  • River Codack
    Josh
    5 episodes

  • Zara Nikou Sichani
    Victoria
    5 episodes

  • Damon Gupton
    Elijah
    5 episodes

  • Charles Zuckermann
    C.O. Bassett
    4 episodes

  • Marci T. House
    Joyce
    4 episodes

  • Beverley Elliott
    Denise's Friend
    4 episodes

  • Nola Augustson
    Denise
    4 episodes

  • Ava Telek
    Summer
    4 episodes

Seasons