Happy Face

Name: Happy Face
Genre: Drama, Crime
Released: 2025-03-20
Rating: 6.8
Cast: Annaleigh Ashford, Dennis Quaid, James Wolk, Tamera Tomakili, Khiyla Aynne

2025·Series·TV-MA·★ 6.8(64)

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“Melissa, you can't hide forever.”

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.

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United States	fuboTV, Paramount Plus Premium, Paramount Plus Essential, Paramount Plus Apple TV Channel	Amazon Video, Apple TV Store, Google Play Movies
India	JioHotstar	—
United Kingdom	Paramount Plus, Paramount+ Amazon Channel, Paramount Plus Apple TV Channel , Paramount Plus Premium	Apple TV Store, Amazon Video
Canada	Paramount Plus, Paramount+ Amazon Channel, Club Illico, Paramount Plus Apple TV Channel	Apple TV Store, Amazon Video
Australia	Paramount Plus, Paramount+ Amazon Channel, Paramount Plus Apple TV Channel , Paramount Plus Premium	Apple TV Store, Amazon Video
Germany	Paramount Plus, Paramount+ Amazon Channel, Paramount Plus Apple TV Channel	Apple TV Store, Amazon Video
France	Paramount Plus, Paramount+ Amazon Channel, Paramount Plus Apple TV Channel , Paramount Plus Premium	Apple TV Store, Canal VOD, Amazon Video
Spain	Movistar Plus+ Ficción Total , SkyShowtime	—
Brazil	Paramount Plus, Paramount+ Amazon Channel, Paramount Plus Apple TV Channel , Paramount Plus Premium	—

About Happy Face

Happy Face is a 2025 English-language drama and crime series created by Jennifer Cacicio. The cast is led by Annaleigh Ashford, Dennis Quaid, James Wolk. It spans 1 season and 8 episodes. Viewers rate it 6.8/10 across 100 ratings. In United States, it is currently streaming on fuboTV, Paramount Plus Premium, Paramount Plus Essential.

Happy Face was produced by CBS Studios, King Size Productions, and iHeartPodcasts and made in United States of America. It was first aired on March 20, 2025, and carries a TV-MA certification.

Created by: Jennifer Cacicio
First aired: March 20, 2025
Last aired: May 1, 2025
Original language: English
Age rating: TV-MA
Status: Canceled
Seasons: 1 (8 episodes)
Network: Paramount+
Country: United States of America
Production: CBS Studios, King Size Productions, iHeartPodcasts

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Happy Face cast & crew

Happy Face was created by Jennifer Cacicio.

The cast features Annaleigh Ashford as Melissa Reed, Dennis Quaid as Keith Jesperson aka 'Happy Face Killer', James Wolk as Ben Reed, Tamera Tomakili as Ivy Campbell, Khiyla Aynne as Hazel Reed, and Benjamin Mackey as Max Reed.

Behind the camera, the score was composed by Ariel Marx and it was produced by Jennifer Cacicio and Michelle King.

Is Happy Face worth watching?

Happy Face holds an audience score of 6.8/10 from 64 ratings, a solidly received drama series.

With 1 season and 8 episodes, it's a quick, bingeable run.

If you enjoy drama and crime, Happy Face is worth a place on your watchlist.

How and where to watch Happy Face

In United States, you can stream Happy Face on fuboTV, Paramount Plus Premium, Paramount Plus Essential, Paramount Plus Apple TV Channel , and Paramount+ Amazon Channel, or rent and buy it on Amazon Video, Apple TV Store, Google Play Movies, and Fandango At Home. Click any service above to open it directly.

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