Happy Face (2025)

About This Series

Happy Face is a drama and crime series created by Jennifer Cacicio. Its leading cast includes Annaleigh Ashford, Dennis Quaid and James Wolk. It premiered on March 20, 2025 on Paramount+. TMDB lists 1 season and 8 episodes so far and has been canceled.

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.

Synopsis from TMDB.

Official Trailer

Official Trailer · plays from YouTube

• Teaser Trailer (opens YouTube)

Cast

• Annaleigh Ashford Melissa Reed 8 episodes
• Dennis Quaid Keith Jesperson aka 'Happy Face Killer' 8 episodes
• James Wolk Ben Reed 8 episodes
• Tamera Tomakili Ivy Campbell 8 episodes
• Khiyla Aynne Hazel Reed 8 episodes
• Benjamin Mackey Max Reed 8 episodes
• Connor Paton Tyler 7 episodes
• David Harewood Dr. Greg 6 episodes
• Momona Tamada Eva 5 episodes
• Michael O'Neill D.A. Craig Calloway 5 episodes
• River Codack Josh 5 episodes
• Zara Nikou Sichani Victoria 5 episodes
• Damon Gupton Elijah 5 episodes
• Charles Zuckermann C.O. Bassett 4 episodes
• Marci T. House Joyce 4 episodes
• Beverley Elliott Denise's Friend 4 episodes
• Nola Augustson Denise 4 episodes
• Ava Telek Summer 4 episodes

Seasons

• Season 12025 · 8 episodes