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Season 1 – Happyland

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Lucy Velez wants to grow up. The teen spent most of her childhood at Happyland, a theme park where her mother, Elena, has played Princess Adriana for two decades and loves the idea of a never-ending fairy tale. However the park's refrain "Dreams Come True" rings false to Lucy, and she plans to flee Happyland for the real world. Those plans make a U-turn when Ian Chandler -- the park owner's charming son -- connects with Lucy. A magic romance could be on the horizon, or maybe a family scandal will erupt! Neil Meron and Craig Zadan executive produce the soaplike dramedy.
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Sarah Rodman Boston Globe 10/01/2014
The pilot for this new series doesn't bode quite as well [as Awkward, Teen Wolf, and Finding Carter] but could end up being fun as it explores the employee side of working in a theme park. Go to Full Review David Wiegand San Francisco Chronicle 09/30/2014
1/4
Actually, the show is so bland, it feels better suited for ABC Family, rather than following MTV's once-brilliant Awkward. Go to Full Review Neil Genzlinger New York Times 09/30/2014
Everyone in Happyland is picture-postcard attractive. Well, everyone except a scraggly guy known as Dirty Dave. Wait a minute - is that Josh Groban? Yes, it is. Happyland may be harmless, but it has its occasional surprises. Go to Full Review Sabienna Bowman TV Equals 10/08/2014
The series' aim is to prove life can provide enough fodder to fuel fairy tales with enough bite to take on anything in the Grimm brothers' catalog, but so far Happyland is too mild mannered to provoke much more than vague interest. Go to Full Review Emily Ashby Common Sense Media 10/02/2014
3/5
Happily the show uses these coming-of-age topics to bolster a decent female lead who copes with adversity in admirable ways, even if some of her circumstances are a little far-fetched and the plot fairly mundane. Go to Full Review Rob Owen Pittsburgh Post-Gazette 09/30/2014
This half-hour series, which is only mildly funny on occasion ... doesn't have much new to offer beyond its fairly unique setting and an end-of-premiere reveal that producers already suggested turns out to be a red herring. Go to Full Review Read all reviews

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Stephen C @bob25009 Feb 8 8 funny MTV episodes. See more Read all reviews
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Cast & Crew

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Ben Epstein

Creator

Bianca A. Santos

Lucy

Camille Guaty

Elena

Shane Harper

Ian

Katherine McNamara

Harper

Cameron Moulène

Will

Episodes

Episode 1 Aired Sep 30, 2014 Pilot The president of Happyland moves his family back to the theme park; Lucy wants to be a part of something real; Elena reveals a secret. Details Episode 2 Aired Oct 7, 2014 Price of Admission Lucy wants to talk to James Chandler; a flirtation occurs at a house party in Dazzle; Lucy reels after a fight with Harper. Details Episode 3 Aired Oct 14, 2014 Never Break Character Lucy and Ian must pass character training together; Will fights for Lucy's honor, leaving Harper jilted. Details Episode 4 Aired Oct 21, 2014 Park Maintenance At an employee-only night, Lucy catches Harper with Ian, sending her on an emotional roller coaster; Lucy tries to fix her Happyland family. Details Episode 5 Aired Oct 28, 2014 Repeated Infractions When Lucy and Noah run into Ian and Harper while out, it becomes an awkward double date; Will's job is more than he bargained for. Details Episode 6 Aired Nov 4, 2014 Disorderly Conduct Elena forbids Noah from visiting his college for the weekend; Will and Ian bond over their suspicions about Noah. Details Episode 7 Aired Nov 11, 2014 Leave of Absence Will and Lucy consider the nature of their relationship; a family friend holds a super fan wedding at the park; a wedding guest hinders Elena and James' romance. Details Episode 8 Aired Nov 18, 2014 Your Happyland Family During the Fourth of July parade in Happyland, a natural disaster is a hindrance to the festivities, forcing people to go underground. Details

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Happyland — Season 1

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Season Info

Creator
Ben Epstein
Executive Producer
Neil Meron, Craig Zadan, Jill Cargerman
Network
MTV
Rating
TV-14
Genre
Comedy, Drama
Original Language
English
Release Date
Sep 30, 2014