Paramount+ has today decided to cancel its original drama series Happy Face after one season. The show completed its 8-episode first (and now only) season on May 1, 2025.
The drama starred Annaleigh Ashford, James Wolk, Tamera Tomakili, Khiyla Aynne, Benjamin Mackey and Dennis Quaid.
Jennifer Cacicio developed the drama inspired by the true-life story of Melissa Moore and the podcast of the same name from iHeartPodcasts. The showrunner and real-life source executive produced with Robert King, Michelle King, Liz Glotzer, Conal Byrne, Will Pearson, Jordana Mollick and Michael Showalter. CBS Studios, King Size Productions and Semi-Formal Productions produced.