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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 is currently running and has 1 seasons (8 episodes). The series first aired on April 28, 2010.