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Discover everything you need to know about Happiness Season 1 — from its official streaming platform and episode lineup to how and where to watch it in Australia, with complete viewing details.
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Happiness Plot
Happiness is a bold and bubbly musical comedy series set in the New Zealand town of Tauranga. It centers on Charlie Summers, a disgraced Kiwi director booted off Broadway, who’s forced to regroup at home. Pressured by his mother Gaye, Charlie ends up directing a community theatre musical—an original work based on the Iliad, hilariously titled The Trojan Horse. As rehearsals unfold, creative clashes, eccentric cast members, and backstage mishaps take center stage. The series brilliantly weaves original musical numbers that parody iconic theatre tropes while maintaining emotional depth. Audiences are treated to both heartwarming drama and slapstick comedy. With a mix of seasoned actors and fresh faces, Happiness proves that even small-town theatre can deliver big entertainment.
Happiness Release Date:
The first season of Happiness premiered in Australia on November 5, 2025, and is available for streaming on HBO Max.
Happiness Cast
- Rebecca Gibney as Gaye Summers
A doting mother with big dreams for her community theatre—and her son. - Harry McNaughton as Charlie Summers
A fallen Broadway director searching for redemption and purpose back in his hometown. - Jessie Lawrence as Jacqui James
A local star cast as Helen of Troy, whose Kiwi accent brings unintentional comedy. - Peter Hambleton as Adrian Templeton
The pompous stage director who clashes with nearly everyone, especially Gloria. - Joel Granger as Adam Whitford
A passionate performer navigating the chaos of Pizazz’s production. - Maaka Pohatu as Mikaere Dean
Brings a grounded yet vibrant energy to the ensemble. - Marshayla Christie as Gloria
The composer fighting for her vision amidst a tangle of opinions. - Bronwyn Bradley as Nicky
Adds comedic relief with her offbeat presence backstage. - Yvette Parsons as June the Tea Lady
Offers wisdom (and hot drinks) when everything else goes wrong. - Melody Lui-Webster as Mia
A young performer finding her voice among seasoned amateurs. - Henry Auva’a as Connor
Balances charisma and vulnerability on and off stage.
How many episodes does Happiness have?
Season 1 of Happiness currently features six episodes.
Episode Guide:
- Episode 1
After a setback on Broadway, Charlie Summers returns to his hometown, where he reluctantly joins his mother’s local amateur musical theatre group. - Episode 2
Charlie’s eagerness to restart his career pulls him into Pizazz’s rehearsals, leading to creative clashes with Adrian over Gloria’s musical vision. - Episode 3
Standing up for Gloria’s ideas, Charlie challenges Adrian’s authority and unintentionally earns the ensemble’s trust as their new director. - Episode 4
Details are currently unavailable, but the story continues as drama unfolds and relationships within the troupe become more complex. - Episode 5
No synopsis has been released yet, though the episode is expected to delve deeper into the conflicts and creative struggles among the performers. - Episode 6
The season finale brings resolution as Charlie and the theatre group confront their challenges, celebrating friendship, passion, and artistic growth.
Where to watch Happiness in Australia
As of November 5, 2025, Happiness Season 1 is streaming exclusively on HBO Max (formerly Max), HBO’s leading on-demand platform in Australia. Viewers can enjoy all episodes in stunning HD or 4K quality through the official HBO Max app or website with an active subscription.
Happiness Trailer
FAQs
- Is Happiness worth watching if I don’t usually like musicals?
Absolutely. Its mix of humor, heart, and clever storytelling makes it enjoyable even for non-musical fans. - Are there more episodes of Happiness coming soon?
Yes, Happiness is a weekly series with new episodes dropping every Thursday on ThreeNow.
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