Limited series · Paramount+
Happy Face
Melissa, you can't hide forever.
Who's in it
Cast
The principal ensemble across the run of the series.
Annaleigh Ashford
Melissa Reed
8 eps
Dennis Quaid
Keith Jesperson aka 'Happy Face Killer'
8 eps
James Wolk
Ben Reed
8 eps
Tamera Tomakili
Ivy Campbell
8 eps
Khiyla Aynne
Hazel Reed
8 eps
Benjamin Mackey
Max Reed
8 eps
Momona Tamada
Eva
5 eps
Kathleen Duborg
June
3 eps
Jennifer Spence
Renee
3 eps
Charles Zuckermann
C.O. Bassett
4 eps
David Harewood
Dr. Greg
6 eps
Kate Sullivan
Teen Melissa
3 eps
Harrison Xu
Stewart
2 eps
Kiefer O'Reilly
Teen Shane
3 eps
Cammie Clarke
Young Becky
2 eps
Jenna Romanin
Tabitha
1 eps
Jillian Fargey
Kathy Weaver
1 eps
Gregory Greenwood
Joseph
1 eps
Melissa G. Moore
Segment Producer
1 eps
Carson Bokenfohr
Clerk
1 eps
Fabian Gujral
John the Lawyer
1 eps
Doris Maria Bregolisse
Reporter
1 eps
Richard Elias Anderson
Mail Carrier
1 eps
Rina Pellerin
Female Bartender
1 eps
Vale Cooper
Young Missy
1 eps
Johnny Scozzafava
Young Shane
1 eps
Zabryna Guevara
Gabriela
3 eps
Michael O'Neill
D.A. Craig Calloway
5 eps
Patrick Gilmore
Cody O'Neill
3 eps
Eric Keenleyside
Carl O'Neill
3 eps
Marci T. House
Joyce
4 eps
Beverley Elliott
Denise's Friend
4 eps
Teach Grant
Ashton McBride
3 eps
River Codack
Josh
5 eps
Zara Nikou Sichani
Victoria
5 eps
Connor Paton
Tyler
7 eps
Paul Moniz de Sa
Gary
1 eps
Chanelle Peloso
Adele
2 eps
Derek Kwan
Spokane Officer #1
1 eps
Ben Christensen
Spokane Officer #2
1 eps
The story
What it's about
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.
Behind the series
Created by
Showrunners, creators, executive producers and the writers who set the voice of the series.
- Photo unavailable
Jennifer Cacicio
Showrunner
Conal Byrne
Executive producer
Robert King
Executive producer
- Photo unavailable
Will Pearson
Executive producer
- Photo unavailable
Jennifer Cacicio
Executive producer
- Photo unavailable
Jordana Mollick
Executive producer
Liz Glotzer
Executive producer
Michael Showalter
Executive producer
- Photo unavailable
Melissa Moore
Executive producer
Michelle King
Executive producer
- Photo unavailable
Bam Johnson
Writer
The craft
Key Crew
Directing, writing, production, camera, music and editing.
Executive production
- Conal ByrneExecutive Producer
- Robert KingExecutive Producer
- Will PearsonExecutive Producer
- Jennifer CacicioExecutive Producer
- Jordana MollickExecutive Producer
- Liz GlotzerExecutive Producer
Writing
- Bam JohnsonWriter
Direction
- Laurel ParmetDirector
- Michael ShowalterDirector
Music
- Ariel MarxOriginal Music Composer
Where to watch
Streaming
Availability verified against regional listings.
- Amazon VideoBuy
- Apple TV StoreBuy
- fuboTVStreaming
- Paramount Plus PremiumStreaming
- Paramount Plus EssentialStreaming
- Google Play MoviesBuy
- Paramount Plus Apple TV Channel Streaming
- Paramount+ Amazon ChannelStreaming
- Fandango At HomeBuy
- YouTube TVStreaming
- Paramount+ Roku Premium ChannelStreaming
- Spectrum On DemandStreaming
If you liked this
Similar Series
Series that share this one's texture, not just its genre tags.
MINDHUNTER
2017
Moral complexity · Similar storytelling style
Devil in Disguise: John Wayne Gacy
2025
Moral complexity · Similar storytelling style
Murdaugh: Death in the Family
2025
Moral complexity · Similar storytelling style
Catch Me a Killer
2024
Moral complexity · Similar storytelling style
Spacey Unmasked
2024
Moral complexity · Similar storytelling style
Des
2020
Moral complexity · Similar storytelling style
I'll Be Gone in the Dark
2020
Crime storytelling · Similar storytelling style
Dexter: Resurrection
2025
Moral complexity
Horses & Hangmen
2025
Moral complexity
Had I Not Seen the Sun
2025
Moral complexity
Opioïdes, business et addiction
2025
Moral complexity
Tremembé
2025
Moral complexity
Never stop watching
Related Collections
No related collections yet
This title isn't in a published Nutevio collection yet. It will appear here automatically as soon as it is.
Join the conversation