Happy Town

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  • 2010
  • 1 Season
  • 7.0  (3,457)

Happy Town was a suspenseful drama series that premiered on ABC in 2010. The show takes place in a small town called Haplin, Minnesota, which has a troubling history. Seven years prior to the start of the series, a series of murders by an elusive figure called the "Magic Man" took place, causing the town to go on edge. However, the Magic Man disappeared just as suddenly as he appeared, leaving the town in peace for years.

The series follows the lives of the town's inhabitants, some of whom were directly affected by the previous murders. One of the main characters is Tommy Conroy, played by Geoff Stults, who moves back to Haplin with his family after inheriting his deceased father's property. Tommy gets a job as Haplin's new sheriff and becomes determined to keep the town safe, despite his own personal struggles. Tommy is also a father figure to his younger brother, who has a mysterious connection to the Magic Man.

Another key character is Henley Boone, played by Lauren German, a mysterious woman who arrives in Haplin with a hidden agenda. She is searching for someone, but it's unclear who or why. Amy Acker also stars as Rachel Conroy, Tommy's wife, who struggles with the sudden changes in her life and her husband's obsession with the town. Robert Wisdom plays Roger Hobbs, Tommy's deputy, who is fiercely loyal to him and becomes an integral part of the town's investigation into a new series of murders.

The show features a talented ensemble cast, including Sarah Gadon as Georgia Bravin, a shy teenager who is forced to face her fears when a new string of murders takes place in Haplin. Jay Paulson plays Eli "Root Beer" Rogers, Georgia's friend and a key suspect in the new murders. Ben Schnetzer plays Andrew Haplin, the wealthy scion of the town's founding family, who has his own secrets to hide. Steven Weber stars as John Haplin, Andrew's father, who is determined to keep the Haplin family name intact, no matter the cost.

Sam Neill, Frances Conroy, Maxwell McCabe-Lokos, Marcia Bennett, M.C. Gainey, Greg Bryk, Abraham Benrubi, Natalie Brown, Joanna Douglas, Boyd Banks, Peter Outerbridge, David Cronenberg, Stephen McHattie, Warren Christie, Dakota Goyo, Lynne Griffin, Dan Petronijevic, and Dee Wallace round out the impressive cast.

The show is a slow-burn mystery thriller, with an overall eerie tone, and an emphasis on character development. The characters' pasts are entwined with the town's dark history, and as the new murders occur, the secrets begin to resurface. The show's writing, acting, and cinematography keep viewers on the edge of their seats, as each episode delivers new twists and turns.

Despite its promising premise and talented cast, Happy Town failed to find an audience and was canceled after just one season. However, the show's cult following continues to grow, and it remains a beloved favorite among mystery and thriller enthusiasts. Its eerie small-town setting and complex characters make it a must-watch for fans of shows like Twin Peaks and Broadchurch.

Happy Town is a series that ran for 1 seasons (8 episodes) between April 28, 2010 and on ABC

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Blame It on Rio Bravo
8. Blame It on Rio Bravo
July 1, 2010
The series finale finds news of the Magic Man's capture spreading through town, which brings the Stiviletos, John Haplin and others to the sheriff's office wanting to impart vigilante justice. During the showdown, Tommy faces off with Griff about the goat's head hammer, Merritt wields influence and Peggy Haplin terrifies her grandson Andrew. In other events, John Haplin discovers that his wife Carol has undergone a strange metamorphosis.
Dallas Alice Doesn't Live here Anymore
7. Dallas Alice Doesn't Live here Anymore
July 1, 2010
Merritt and Henley scheme to take back the mysterious hammer.
Questions and Antlers
6. Questions and Antlers
June 16, 2010
Henley sets out to get back her money and the goat's head hammer. While interrogating John Haplin about Lauryn Ward, the police find evidence linking him to the Friddle murder. Merritt Grieves strikes up an improbable bond with Peggy Haplin. Tommy rethinks his friendship with Big Dave after a terrifying nightmare. Georgia and Andrew experience a horrifying time in the woods.
This Is Why We Stay
5. This Is Why We Stay
June 9, 2010
Tommy feels the pressure to find the elusive Magic Man and Rachel wants to leave Haplin all the while being pressured by John Haplin to remember details of her kidnapping. Merritt Grieves reveals a long-kept secret to Rachel. Henley returns the hammer she stole from the boarding house attic to Peggy Haplin in exchange for money. Det. Hobbs is convinced that Greggy Stiviletto knows who severed the hand found at the bakery.
Slight of Hand
4. Slight of Hand
June 2, 2010
Rachel Conroy disappears and clues seem to idicate the elusive Magic Man is back. Henley gets her stolen property back from Greggy Stiviletto and intends to use it for blackmail. Tommy's investigation of some gruesome evidence may mean good news for Haplin.
Polly Wants a Crack at Her
3. Polly Wants a Crack at Her
May 12, 2010
A state investigator steps in to assist Tommy on Friddle's murder. Andrew exacts revenge on the person he believes assaulted his girlfriend Georgia. A handsome stranger rescues Henley from a bizarre car accident and then lures her into a surprising relationship. Thaw Fest finally arrives bringing with it chilling and tragic consequences.
I Came to Haplin for the Water
2. I Came to Haplin for the Water
May 5, 2010
Newly appointed Sheriff Tommy Conroy makes a shocking discovery about Jerry Friddle's murderer; Henley is determined to access the third floor of the mysterious boarding house.
In This Home on Ice
1. In This Home on Ice
April 28, 2010
Henley Boone arrives in seemingly idyllic Haplin to live. At the same time, a shocking murder occurs at the local pond which conjures up memories of an unknown, evil force known as the "Magic Man". Tommy Conroy, a small town deputy, may have trouble solving the crime when it becomes obvious that the residents are hiding secrets.
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Happy Town is available for streaming on the ABC website, both individual episodes and full seasons. You can also watch Happy Town on demand at Amazon, Vudu, Google Play and Apple TV.
  • Premiere Date
    April 28, 2010
  • IMDB Rating
    7.0  (3,457)