{"id":531751,"date":"2023-08-09T23:13:49","date_gmt":"2023-08-10T04:13:49","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/needmoretv.com\/shows-like-happy-town-2010\/"},"modified":"2024-03-15T23:54:48","modified_gmt":"2024-03-16T04:54:48","slug":"shows-like-happy-town-2010","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/needmoretv.com\/shows-like-happy-town-2010\/","title":{"rendered":"Shows Like Happy Town (2010)"},"content":{"rendered":"\n
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7 \/ 10<\/strong> (based on 3376 reviews)<\/p>\n\n\n\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n

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A deputy sheriff is confronted with the unsolved mystery of a half-dozen child kidnappings over the past decade in a small town in Minnesota.<\/p>\n\n\n\n\n\n

Genre:<\/strong> Drama, Fantasy, Mystery, Thriller<\/p>\n\n\n\n\n\n

Main Cast:<\/strong> Geoff Stults, Lauren German, Amy Acker, Robert Wisdom
\nCreators:<\/strong> Josh Appelbaum, Andr\u00e9 Nemec, Scott Rosenberg
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1 season, 8 episodes, 60-minute runtime<\/p>\n\n\n\n<\/div>\n\n\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n

Shows Most Like Happy Town (2010)<\/h2>\n\n\n\n
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The River (2012)<\/h3>\n \n
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6.8 \/ 10<\/strong> (based on 16846 reviews)<\/p>\n <\/div>\n \n\n \n

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The crew of a research vessel are on a quest to find a missing TV explorer in the Amazon.<\/p>\n \n\n \n

Genre:<\/strong> Action, Adventure, Drama, Fantasy, Horror, Mystery, Sci-Fi, Thriller<\/p>\n \n\n \n

Main Cast:<\/strong> Bruce Greenwood, Joe Anderson, Leslie Hope, Eloise Mumford
Creators:<\/strong> Oren Peli, Michael R. Perry
Directors:<\/strong>
Writers:<\/strong> <\/p>\n \n \n \n

1 season, 8 episodes, 44.0-minute runtime<\/p>\n <\/div>\n <\/div>\n <\/div>\n\n\n<\/div>\n\n\n

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Alcatraz (2012)<\/h3>\n \n
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6.9 \/ 10<\/strong> (based on 39882 reviews)<\/p>\n <\/div>\n \n\n \n

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In 1963, all the prisoners and guards mysteriously disappear from Alcatraz. In the present day, they resurface and a secret agency are tasked with re-capturing them.<\/p>\n \n\n \n

Genre:<\/strong> Action, Crime, Drama, Mystery, Thriller<\/p>\n \n\n \n

Main Cast:<\/strong> Sarah Jones, Jorge Garcia, Jonny Coyne, Parminder Nagra
Creators:<\/strong> Steven Lilien, Elizabeth Sarnoff, Bryan Wynbrandt
Directors:<\/strong>
Writers:<\/strong> <\/p>\n \n \n \n

1 season, 13 episodes, 60.0-minute runtime<\/p>\n <\/div>\n <\/div>\n <\/div>\n\n\n<\/div>\n\n\n

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Siberia (2013)<\/h3>\n \n
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7 \/ 10<\/strong> (based on 3468 reviews)<\/p>\n <\/div>\n \n\n \n

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In 1908, an unexplained event occurred deep in the remote Siberian territory of Tunguska. Now, 100+ years later, 16 reality-show participants descend on Tunguska unknowing of the land’s mysterious past. These contestants, from varied walks of life, will attempt to battle the elements and each other in a quest to survive the harsh winter and claim a large cash prize. What is initially met with unbridled enthusiasm quickly turns to sheer panic as a series of strange events begin to occur. The contestants soon attribute the occurrences to ruses set up by the producers, even dismissing the death of a fellow contestant as accidental. When a contestant is badly injured and no help arrives, the contestants meet the chilling realization that the strange occurrences are not part of the show. With their safety threatened, competing contestants must band together in an effort to survive.<\/p>\n \n\n \n

Genre:<\/strong> Adventure, Drama, Horror, Mystery, Sci-Fi, Thriller<\/p>\n \n\n \n

Main Cast:<\/strong> Joyce Giraud, Johnny Wactor, Esther Anderson, Miljan Milosevic
Creators:<\/strong> Matthew Arnold
Directors:<\/strong>
Writers:<\/strong> <\/p>\n \n \n \n

1 season, 11 episodes<\/p>\n <\/div>\n <\/div>\n <\/div>\n\n\n<\/div>\n\n\n

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666 Park Avenue (2012)<\/h3>\n \n
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6.8 \/ 10<\/strong> (based on 18108 reviews)<\/p>\n <\/div>\n \n\n \n

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At the 203 apartments Drake, NYC, residents are granted one wish – any wish. But beware of the price. There’s something supernatural and evil about The Drake that only the owners, Gavin and Olivia. know about\/control.<\/p>\n \n\n \n

Genre:<\/strong> Drama, Fantasy, Horror, Mystery, Sci-Fi, Thriller<\/p>\n \n\n \n

Main Cast:<\/strong> Rachael Taylor, Dave Annable, Robert Buckley, Samantha Logan
Creators:<\/strong> David Wilcox
Directors:<\/strong>
Writers:<\/strong> <\/p>\n \n \n \n

1 season, 13 episodes, 60.0-minute runtime<\/p>\n <\/div>\n <\/div>\n <\/div>\n\n\n<\/div>\n\n\n

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American Gothic (2016)<\/h3>\n \n
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6.7 \/ 10<\/strong> (based on 4611 reviews)<\/p>\n <\/div>\n \n\n \n

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The members of a prominent Boston family suspect that one of their own is working with an infamous serial killer.<\/p>\n \n\n \n

Genre:<\/strong> Crime, Drama, Mystery, Thriller<\/p>\n \n\n \n

Main Cast:<\/strong> Juliet Rylance, Antony Starr, Justin Chatwin, Megan Ketch
Creators:<\/strong> Corinne Brinkerhoff
Directors:<\/strong>
Writers:<\/strong> <\/p>\n \n \n \n

1 season, 14 episodes, 40.0-minute runtime<\/p>\n <\/div>\n <\/div>\n <\/div>\n\n\n<\/div>\n\n\n

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Dead of Summer (2016)<\/h3>\n \n
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6.1 \/ 10<\/strong> (based on 4725 reviews)<\/p>\n <\/div>\n \n\n \n

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In 1989, school is out for the summer. When Camp Stillwater’s dark, ancient mythology awakens, what was supposed to be a summer of fun soon turns into one of unforgettable scares and evil at every turn.<\/p>\n \n\n \n

Genre:<\/strong> Drama, Fantasy, Horror, Mystery, Thriller<\/p>\n \n\n \n

Main Cast:<\/strong> Elizabeth Mitchell, Elizabeth Lail, Alberto Frezza, Mark Indelicato
Creators:<\/strong> Ian Goldberg, Adam Horowitz, Edward Kitsis
Directors:<\/strong>
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1 season, 10 episodes, 60.0-minute runtime<\/p>\n <\/div>\n <\/div>\n <\/div>\n\n\n<\/div>\n\n

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Happy Town, a mystery thriller series, made its debut on ABC in 2010. Despite its short-lived run, the show managed to captivate a niche audience with its intriguing storyline, complex characters, and the mysterious setting of Haplin, Minnesota. This article will explore the elements that made Happy Town a memorable, albeit brief, addition to the television landscape.<\/p>\n

The Premise<\/h2>\n

At first glance, Happy Town presents itself as a quaint narrative set in the seemingly idyllic town of Haplin, Minnesota. However, beneath the surface of this small-town charm lies a web of secrets, mysteries, and a history of unsolved disappearances attributed to an unknown entity known as “The Magic Man.” The show kicks off with the return of these mysterious disappearances, shaking the town to its core and reigniting old fears among its residents.<\/p>\n

The storyline primarily follows the Conroy family, particularly Tommy Conroy, a deputy sheriff whose father was the town’s sheriff. Tommy finds himself at the heart of the investigation, unraveling the town’s dark secrets while confronting his family’s legacy. The narrative weaves through various townsfolk’s lives, each with their own secrets and connections to the overarching mystery.<\/p>\n

The Characters<\/h2>\n

Happy Town boasted an ensemble cast, each bringing depth and complexity to their roles. The characters were far from one-dimensional, with their motivations, fears, and secrets driving the plot forward. Here are a few standout characters:<\/p>\n