Happy Face (2025)
Melissa, you can't hide forever.
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
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Temporada 1 2025 · 8 episodes
Cast
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Annaleigh Ashford Melissa Reed
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Dennis Quaid Keith Jesperson aka 'Happy Face Killer'
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James Wolk Ben Reed
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Tamera Tomakili Ivy Campbell
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Khiyla Aynne Hazel Reed
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Benjamin Mackey Max Reed
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Momona Tamada Eva
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Kathleen Duborg June
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Jennifer Spence Renee
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Charles Zuckermann C.O. Bassett
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David Harewood Dr. Greg
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Kate Sullivan Teen Melissa
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Harrison Xu Stewart
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Kiefer O'Reilly Teen Shane
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Cammie Clarke Young Becky
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Jenna Romanin Tabitha
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Jillian Fargey Kathy Weaver
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Gregory Greenwood Joseph
Where to watch
Production
- StatusCanceled
- NetworkParamount+
- CountriesUnited States
- First aired03/20/2025
- votes68
Crew
- Laurel Parmet Director
- Michael Showalter Director
- Bam Johnson Writer
- Michelle King Executive producer
- Robert King Executive producer
- Jordana Mollick Executive producer
- Conal Byrne Executive producer
- Liz Glotzer Executive producer
- Will Pearson Executive producer
- Jennifer Cacicio Executive producer
- Melissa Moore Executive producer
- Michael Showalter Executive producer
Tags
- Autobiographical
- Based on memoir or autobiography
- Based on podcast
- Child of a serial killer
- Death row inmate
- Father and daughter
- Identity crisis
- Interview
- Manipulation
- Murder confession
- Rape and murder
- Serial killer
- Shame
- Talk show
- Teenage daughter
- True crime
Questions about the series Happy Face
What is Happy Face about?
Happy Face: 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…
How many seasons does Happy Face have?
Happy Face has 1 season, with 8 episodes in total.
Is Happy Face still running?
Happy Face was canceled and had no continuation in 2025.
Where can I watch Happy Face?
Happy Face is available on Paramount+ and Paramount Plus. Availability changes often.
Who stars in Happy Face?
The cast of Happy Face includes Annaleigh Ashford, Dennis Quaid, James Wolk, Tamera Tomakili and Khiyla Aynne.
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Trivia
- It premiered on March 20, 2025, a Thursday.
- It has 1 season(s) and 8 episode(s) — about 8 per season.
- It originally aired on Paramount+.
- It is a production from: United States.
- This series' quiz has 9 questions.
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