Happy Face (2025)
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.
First Air Date: 2025-03-20
Last Air Date: 2025-05-01
Number of Seasons: 1
Number of Episodes: 8
Created By: Jennifer Cacicio
Networks: Paramount+
Top Cast
- Annaleigh Ashford as Melissa Reed
- Dennis Quaid as Keith Hunter Jesperson / Happy Face Killer
- James Wolk as Ben Reed
- Tamera Tomakili as Ivy Campbell
- Khiyla Aynne as Hazel Reed
- Benjamin Mackey as Max Reed
- Connor Paton as Tyler
- David Harewood as Dr. Greg
- Momona Tamada as Eva
- Michael O'Neill as D.A. Craig Calloway
Seasons
Season 1 (2025)
No overview available for this season.
Episodes:
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Ep. 1: The Confession
After decades of no contact, the “Happy Face Killer” and his daughter are begrudgingly reunited, in order for her to find out if an innocent man is going to be put to death for a crime he committed.
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Ep. 2: Killing Shame
Melissa and Ivy travel to Texas to learn everything about Heather Richmond's murder.
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Ep. 3: Was It Worth It?
Melissa navigates the highs and lows of going public with her story.
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Ep. 4: Controlled Burn
Ben tries to keep his family safe as Hazel receives an unexpected invitation.
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Ep. 5: Don't Dream
When crucial evidence goes missing, Melissa creates an unlikely alliance to solve the problem.
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Ep. 6: Lorelai
Melissa and Ivy find unknown footage of Heather performing that changes everything.
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Ep. 7: My Jesperson Girls
Melissa faces a dark family secret that leads her back to Ash.
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Ep. 8: The Star
Melissa solves the case. Keith suffers an attack. Ben faces consequences for his actions.
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