Compared to broadcast network television shows, Syfy’s offerings don’t draw large audiences. There is often a fine line between the ratings of cancelled and renewed Syfy TV series. Now the cable network is introducing its new Happy! TV show. Since it is based on the popular Grant Morrison and Darick Robertson graphic novel and has a relative big name in Christopher Meloni for its lead, can it attract sufficient viewers to be successful? Will Happy! be cancelled or renewed for season two? Stay tuned.
A comedic Syfy crime drama with a whimsical touch of fantasy, Happy! stars Meloni with Patton Oswalt (voice), Lili Mirojnick, Joseph Reitman, Medina Senghore, Ritchie Coster, and Patrick Fischler. The first season cast also includes Debi Mazar, Bryce Lorenzo, Ren Colley, Alexander Jameson, Benjamin Snyder, Catherine LeFrere, and Michael Maize. Happy! centers on a former cop, Nick Sax (Meloni). Now a hitman more or less on the skids, Nick finds himself unmoored in a treacherous world full of murder and meaningless hook-ups. One day, though, his drunken, depressing existence is turned upside down by Happy (Oswalt), an imaginary unicorn, who is out to save the day. **Update below.
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What do you think? Do you like the Happy! TV series? Did you think it would be cancelled or renewed for a second season on Syfy?
** 1/29 update: Happy! is renewed for season two on Syfy. Details here.
2 words Love it
I love the show, its dark humor is off the charts hilarious. I love Meloni’s character he is the perfect fit. Happy is so hopeful. The Bizarre story line and violence is a good balance. They crazy dressed up animal people and all the sex scenes I could do without. If its relevant to the story (like Niks cheating) okay, but the Bug and Lobster I could do without! Its a good SyFy adult series. Please make it a keeper its to good not too!
My husband and I love Happy!, and I really hope they keep it. BUT, it’s probably the sexual content more than the violence that scare away viewers. Look at the Walking Dead, which sets the gold standard for violence and gore and has been a #1 cable show for years. Chris Meloni’s performance is brilliant, and the absurd and bizarre story-telling is sublime. Drop the lobster fellatio, “happy endings,” and other simulated sex, and this show could really grow its audience. Yin yang fish, a coked-up unicorn, imaginary friends being forced to play Russian roulette, and general Meloni mayhem? Yes,… Read more »
this series is just awsome i like every second of it.
Love Chris Meloni. His acting is brilliant. Happy! is a little blue sweetheart. The show is very funny and entertaining. I’ll keep watching.
I think Happy should definitely be Cancelled!! It is a disgusting show. I couldn’t even watch the whole thing. And it was on during prime time last night, which is very wrong, this is NOT a childrens’ show and SHOULD NOT be on during prime time! Cancel Happy!!!
Prime time does not translate to children’s programming. There are plenty of shows on at the same time that shouldn’t be watched by children. That said, parents have control over what shows they allow their children to watch and there are plenty of channels to choose from.
It’s “Prime Time” on a cable network. What the hell are you thinking that this is a children’s show? You’re the crazy b in The Simpson’s screaming, “SOMEBODY PLEASE THINK OF THE CHILDREN!” Get your head checked.
well, it’s not for kiddos
Don’t have to cancel it , We get the show late at night WHEN CHILDREN SHOULD BE IN BED, so maybe they just need to readjust it for your area late at night.
it an awesome show.
I agree if the only reason people want it cancel is because of children watching it, have it on later. I would just hate to see it cancelled its such a weird show.
It’s clearly NOT a children’s show. I don’t think it ever said it was a children’s show. But maybe you are correct it could be on later.
I’m 73 years old and this show cracks me up!
Hope it keeps going..
I’m absolutely loving this off the wall show. Hopefully it’ll get renewed.
I watched the first two episodes back to back. My face hurt by the end from laughing so much. Meloni is perfectly and absurdly insane. I am never ever going to be able to get the image of him running down the street in an open back hospital gown and lug soled boots out of my head. Running away from camera… open back hospital gown. Go. Watch. Now.
This show confuse me they right now it look like an perfect show for July 31st 2012 show at 9PM.
A superb addition to the SyFy label. Meloni is perfect in this character. I laughed so much even when I am certain there was supposed to be a serious moment. I am laughing now….
loved it has allot of potential keep it up
I love the show! Meloni is delightful as a slightly deranged hit man seeing Happy! The scenes in the hospital are hilarious – jumping down the empty elevator shaft! Laughed all the way, had to rewind a couple of times to catch what my laughing had covered up!
This was funny and weird but I Laughed the whole time.Love Chris,always love his acting.My son watched it last nite and agrees,that this is freaking funny!!
Horrible. Iturned before the first commercial. I say cancel.