Happy Town

The residents of Haplin, Minnesota - also known as "Happy Town" - have enjoyed an uneasy peace while haunted by a number of unsolved kidnappings. Now facing a disturbing new crime that brings unresolved fears to the surface, Haplin's most prominent citizens come under scrutiny as their own secrets are revealed.

Happy Town (2010) is an American small town mystery series created by Scott Rosenberg and André Nemec for ABC. Set in Haplin, Minnesota, a community nicknamed Happy Town, the story follows Sheriff Griffin Conroy (M.C. Gainey) and his deputies as a new crime drags the town's long-buried unsolved kidnappings back to the surface. Sam Neill plays Merritt Grieves, a figure whose presence unsettles the calm, while Amy Acker plays Rachel Conroy and Steven Weber plays John Haplin, the kind of prominent citizen whose private secrets are gradually exposed. Each of the eight episodes of this single season peels back another layer of the community, building a steady undercurrent of dread beneath the wholesome surface. The mood is uneasy and suspicious, with a melancholic atmosphere that rewards viewers who enjoy slow reveals and puzzling clues. Fans of Twin Peaks, Broadchurch and Wayward Pines will find resonance in its blend of small town unease, missing persons intrigue and the gap between a community's image and its hidden history. The series was canceled after its single season, leaving its central mystery unresolved.

• Twin Peakssmall town dread, missing persons mystery, secrets of prominent townsfolk
• Wayward Pinesserialized small town mystery with a community hiding secrets
• Broadchurchunsettling small town mystery with hidden community secrets and kidnappings

Created by

Scott Rosenberg, André Nemec

Release Date

2010-04-28

Episode runtime

45 min

Rating

7.0 / 10 (43)

What is Happy Town about?

A Minnesota town with a sinister past is shaken by a new crime that forces its most respected citizens under suspicion.

What is Happy Town like to watch?

Ember's analysis rates the pacing of Happy Town as measured, its intensity as moderate and its storytelling as layered.

Is Happy Town violent?

Somewhat. Ember rates the violence in Happy Town as moderate.

Which shows are like Happy Town?

Shows with a similar feel include Twin Peaks, Wayward Pines, and Broadchurch.

How long is Happy Town?

Happy Town: 1 season, 8 episodes.

Is Happy Town still running?

No, Happy Town was canceled.

Where can I watch Happy Town?

In United States, Happy Town is available to rent or buy from Amazon Video, Apple TV Store, Google Play Movies, Fandango At Home.