Episodes

1. The Confession

After decades of no contact, the “Happy Face Killer” and his daughter are begrudgingly reunited, in order for her to find out if an innocent man is going to be put to death for a crime he committed.

2. Killing Shame

Melissa and Ivy travel to Texas to learn everything about Heather Richmond's murder.

3. Was It Worth It?

Melissa navigates the highs and lows of going public with her story.

4. Controlled Burn

Ben tries to keep his family safe as Hazel receives an unexpected invitation.

5. Don't Dream

When crucial evidence goes missing, Melissa creates an unlikely alliance to solve the problem.

6. Lorelai

Melissa and Ivy find unknown footage of Heather performing that changes everything.

7. My Jesperson Girls

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

8. The Star

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

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.

Details

Genres

Drama, Crime

Language

EN

First Air Date

2025-03-20

Seasons

1

Episodes

8

Available On

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Cast

Annaleigh Ashford

Dennis Quaid

James Wolk

Tamera Tomakili

Khiyla Aynne

Benjamin Mackey