About this series
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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Quick facts
First Aired
2025
Seasons
1
Episodes
8
TMDB Rating
⭐ 6.8/10
Votes
64
Genre
Drama, Crime
Status
Canceled
Network
Paramount+
Director
Language
EN
Seasons
S01E01
The Confession
Hazel receives a strange birthday card that ultimately forces her mother, Melissa, to face the dark truth of her past.
S01E02
Killing Shame
Melissa and Ivy travel to Texas to learn everything about Heather Richmond's murder. Their discovery there pushes Melissa to step into the light.
S01E03
Was It Worth It?
Melissa navigates the highs and lows of going public with her story. The team questions Elijah's innocence as Keith gets thrown into solitary.
S01E04
Controlled Burn
Melissa reconnects with her brother and confronts her father, who finally offers a clue about the case. Hazel receives an unexpected invitation.
S01E05
Don't Dream
Melissa forms an unlikely alliance to recover missing key evidence. Elijah weighs a plea deal. Hazel begins a secret correspondence.
S01E06
Lorelai
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.
S01E07
My Jesperson Girls
Melissa faces a dark family secret that leads her back to Ash.
S01E08
The Star
Melissa solves the case. Keith suffers an attack. Ben faces consequences for his actions.
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manipulation
identity crisis
talk show
interview
serial killer
rape and murder
based on memoir or autobiography
true crime
teenage daughter
autobiographical
shame
based on podcast
Questions about Happy Face
How many seasons does Happy Face have?
Happy Face has 1 season and 8 episodes total.
Who created Happy Face?
Happy Face was created by Jennifer Cacicio and first aired in 2025.
What genre is Happy Face?
Happy Face is a Drama, Crime series.
Who stars in Happy Face?
The cast of Happy Face includes Annaleigh Ashford, Dennis Quaid, James Wolk, Tamera Tomakili, Khiyla Aynne.
What is the TMDB rating for Happy Face?
Happy Face has a TMDB rating of 6.8/10 based on 64 votes.
