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Season 1 – Happiness

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Broadway director Charlie Summers returns to his hometown of Tauranga, New Zealand, 20 years after leaving; back living in his childhood bedroom, his mom forces him to join the local theatre society.

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Happiness — Season 1

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Randy Myers San Jose Mercury News Dec 19
3.5/4
In the lead, McNaughton’s an exasperated delight while all the other members of this troupe are lovably eccentric. Go to Full Review John Anderson Wall Street Journal Dec 11
As good natured as it is, “Happiness” is also fairly generic; one wonders if it would have been programmed if it weren’t an import. Go to Full Review Craig Mathieson The Age (Australia) Nov 20
3/5
Somewhere between a grown-up Glee and Christopher Guest’s classic mockumentary Waiting for Guffman, this solid New Zealand musical comedy happily traffics in feel-good mishaps and sweet solidarity. Go to Full Review Ty'Kira Smalls Common Sense Media Jan 5
4/5
Happiness is light, earnest, and amusing; the musical numbers are balanced just right with the character dynamics and the comedy. Go to Full Review Rob Owen Pittsburgh Tribune-Review Dec 11
Tell the theater kid in your life about this show. It’s 100 percent for them. Go to Full Review Stephen A. Russell ScreenHub Nov 5
Wjatt helps Happiness truly sing is that this Iliad-mining show within a show is genuinely magnificent. Sure, it may poke fun at the form with song titles including ‘Troy Boy’, but the music and lyrics are legit cooler than Hadestown. Go to Full Review Read all reviews

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David W. @deedublu1350 Dec 31 An adorable story and love able cast. Only complaint is we want more. See more Read all reviews
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Cast & Crew

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Harry McNaughton

Charlie

Rebecca Gibney

Gaye

Marshayla Christie

Gloria

Peter Hambleton

Adrian

Jessie Lawrence

Jacqui

Maaka Pohatu

Mikaere

Episodes

Episode 1 Aired Apr 3, 2025 After a setback on Broadway, director Charlie Summers returns to his hometown and reluctantly joins the amateur musical theater society. Details Episode 2 Aired Apr 3, 2025 Charlie's desperation to get back to Broadway draws him to the Pizazz local theater. Details Episode 3 Aired Apr 10, 2025 Charlie champions Gloria's vision, despite Adrian's resistance, which leads the ensemble to look to Charlie as the new director. Details Episode 4 Aired Apr 17, 2025 Rehearsals flourish under Charlie's direction; Mia shines; Gloria and Connor grow closer; Jacqui's jealousy stirs conflict. Details Episode 5 Aired Apr 24, 2025 Charlie's impulsive vision disrupts Nicky's schedule; tensions flare at Pizazz, leading a frustrated Charlie to show his true feelings. Details Episode 6 Aired May 1, 2025 Opening night dazzles but resentment could undo all Charlie's hard work. Details

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Season Info

Executive Producer
Harriet Crampton
Screenwriter
Kip Chapman
Network
TV3ANZ
Rating
TV-14
Genre
Comedy, Drama, Musical
Original Language
Australian English
Release Date
Apr 3, 2025