Series

Happy Face

“Melissa, you can't hide forever.”

★ 6.8(64)20251 season

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Where to watch Happy Face

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Good to know

Creator: Jennifer Cacicio
Release date: 2025-03-20
Language: English
Seasons: 1
Episodes: 8
Network: Paramount+
Status: Canceled
Country: United States of America
Studio: CBS Studios

Happy Face — trailer

About Happy Face

Happy Face is a 2025 web series in the Drama and Crime genres, created by Jennifer Cacicio, starring Annaleigh Ashford, Dennis Quaid and James Wolk. It spans 1 season and 8 episodes, and originally aired on Paramount+. It holds an average rating of 6.8/10 from 64 viewers. Below you can see where to watch Happy Face in Japan — across streaming, rental and purchase options — along with the full cast, trailer and viewer reviews.

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.

Seasons (1)

Season 18 eps · 2025

Cast

Annaleigh Ashford

Melissa Reed

Dennis Quaid

Keith Jesperson aka 'Happy Face Killer'

James Wolk

Ben Reed

Tamera Tomakili

Ivy Campbell

Khiyla Aynne

Hazel Reed

Benjamin Mackey

Max Reed

Themes & keywords

manipulationidentity crisistalk showinterviewserial killerrape and murderbased on memoir or autobiographytrue crimeteenage daughterautobiographicalshamebased on podcastmurder confessionfather and daughterdeath row inmate

Frequently asked questions

Where can I watch Happy Face in Japan?+

Happy Face is not currently listed on any streaming, rental or purchase service in Japan. Availability changes often, so check back or switch your region.

Is Happy Face on Netflix?+

Happy Face is not on Netflix in Japan right now.

How many seasons of Happy Face are there?+

Happy Face has 1 season and 8 episodes in total.

Who stars in Happy Face?+

Happy Face stars Annaleigh Ashford, Dennis Quaid, James Wolk, Tamera Tomakili and Khiyla Aynne.

When did Happy Face come out?+

Happy Face is a 2025 web series created by Jennifer Cacicio.

What genre is Happy Face?+

Happy Face is Drama and Crime series.

Who created Happy Face?+

Happy Face was created by Jennifer Cacicio.