Happy Face The Confession (Season 1, Episode 1)
TV-MA
TV Episode | 58 min | Biography, Crime, Drama

Happy Face

The Confession (Season 1, Episode 1)

TV-MA

TV Episode | 58 min | Biography, Crime, Drama

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

Showrunner

Jennifer Cacicio

Director

Michael Showalter

Writers

Jennifer Cacicio (created by) (written by) | Inda Craig-Galván (executive story editor) | Bam Johnson (story editor) | Adam Toltzis (staff writer) & 2 more

Producers

Jennifer Cacicio | Erica Saleh

Composer

Ariel Marx (music by)

Cinematographer

Jim Frohna

Editor

Chris A. Peterson (as Christopher Peterson)

Casting Directors

Kara Eide (canadian casting by) | Mark Saks | Kris Woznesensky (canadian casting by)

Production Designer

Chloe Arbiture

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Edit Released

Updated Mar 10, 2025

Release date

Mar 20, 2025 (United States)

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25 cast members

Name	Known for
Annaleigh Ashford Melissa Melissa See fewer	Happy Face (2025)
James Wolk Ben Ben See fewer	Mad Men (2007)
Tamera Tomakili Ivy Campbell Ivy Campbell See fewer	Fruitvale Station (2013)
Khiyla Aynne Hazel Hazel See fewer	Happy Face (2025)
Benjamin Mackey Max Max See fewer	Happy Face (2025)
Dennis Quaid Keith Hunter Jesperson Keith Hunter Jesperson See fewer	Far from Heaven (2002)
Kathleen Duborg June June See fewer	Happy Face (2025)
Jennifer Spence Renee Renee See fewer	You Me Her (2016)
Charles Zuckermann C.O. Bassett C.O. Bassett See fewer	The Chronicles of Riddick (2004)
David Harewood Dr. Greg Dr. Greg See fewer	Blood Diamond (2006)
Kate Maree Teen Melissa Teen Melissa See fewer	Happy Face (2025)
Harrison Xu Stewart Stewart See fewer	Extremely Unique Dynamic (2024)
Kiefer O'Reilly Teen Shane Teen Shane See fewer	DC's Legends of Tomorrow (2016)
Cammie Clarke Young Becky Young Becky See fewer	Resident Alien (2021)
Jenna Romanin Tabitha Tabitha See fewer	Bates Motel (2013)
Jillian Fargey Kathy Weaver Kathy Weaver See fewer	Protection (2000)
Gregory Greenwood Joseph Joseph See fewer	Happy Face (2025)
Melissa G. Moore Segment Producer (as Melissa Moore) Segment Producer (as Melissa Moore) See fewer	The Gilgo Beach Killer: House of Secrets (2025)
Carson Bokenfohr Clerk Clerk See fewer	Spirit Quest (2025)
Fabian Gujral John the Lawyer John the Lawyer See fewer	The Chronicles of Riddick (2004)
Doris Maria Bregolisse Reporter Reporter See fewer	Zero Contact (2022)
Richard Elias Anderson Mail Carrier Mail Carrier See fewer	Bad Santa 2 (2016)
Rina Pellerin Female Bartender Female Bartender See fewer	Grease: Rise of the Pink Ladies (2023)
Vale Cooper Young Missy Young Missy See fewer	I Was Honey Boo Boo (2025)
Johnny Scozzafava Young Shane Young Shane See fewer	Happy Face (2025)