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Happy Face

2025–2025 Crime • Drama

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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Overview

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.

Series Snapshot

Status
Released
Total Seasons
1
Total Episodes
8
First Air Date
Mar 20, 2025
Most Recent Air Date
May 1, 2025
Network / Platform
Paramount Plus
Original Language
en-US

Themes

Tone & Style

  • High-tension tone with suspense-forward storytelling.
  • Compact season structure keeps the narrative focused and fast-moving.
  • Completed run offers a finite, binge-friendly arc.

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Creators & Cast

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Rating
6.1
Seasons
1
Episodes
8

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Seasons

Season 1

2025 • 8 episodes

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