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TV SERIES · Drama / Crime

Happy Face.

Melissa, you can't hide forever.

6.8 / 1020251 seasons8 episodesCanceled

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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Created by Jennifer Cacicio

THE STORY CONTINUES

Season 1.

The Confession

2025-03-20 · 58m7.8

Hazel receives a strange birthday card that ultimately forces her mother, Melissa, to face the dark truth of her past.

Killing Shame

2025-03-20 · 48m7.5

Melissa and Ivy travel to Texas to learn everything about Heather Richmond's murder. Their discovery there pushes Melissa to step into the light.

Was It Worth It?

2025-03-27 · 57m7.2

Melissa navigates the highs and lows of going public with her story. The team questions Elijah's innocence as Keith gets thrown into solitary.

Controlled Burn

2025-04-03 · 54m7.2

Melissa reconnects with her brother and confronts her father, who finally offers a clue about the case. Hazel receives an unexpected invitation.

Don't Dream

2025-04-10 · 58m5.8

Melissa forms an unlikely alliance to recover missing key evidence. Elijah weighs a plea deal. Hazel begins a secret correspondence.

Lorelai

2025-04-17 · 55m7.2

Melissa and Ivy find unknown footage of Heather that changes everything. Elijah has his day in court. Ben gets bad news at work and worse news at home; Joyce's secret is revealed.

My Jesperson Girls

2025-04-24 · 54m7.5

Melissa faces a dark family secret that leads her back to Ash.

The Star

2025-05-01 · 55m7.0

Melissa solves the case. Keith suffers an attack. Ben faces consequences for his actions.

Cast.

Annaleigh Ashford

Annaleigh Ashford

Melissa Reed

Dennis Quaid

Dennis Quaid

Keith Jesperson aka 'Happy Face Killer'

James Wolk

James Wolk

Ben Reed

Tamera Tomakili

Tamera Tomakili

Ivy Campbell

Khiyla Aynne

Khiyla Aynne

Hazel Reed

Benjamin Mackey

Benjamin Mackey

Max Reed

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