Happy Valley (2014)
Kernel Score: 90% · 370 ratings
Genres: Crime, Drama, Mystery
First aired: 2014-04-29
Seasons: 3 · 18 episodes
Where to watch Happy Valley
- Stream: Fubo, Philo, Britbox Apple TV channel, BritBox, Spectrum On Demand
- Free with ads: Hoopla
- Buy: Prime Video, Apple TV, Google Play, Fandango At Home
US availability, updated 2026-10-23.
Overview
Happy Valley is a dark, funny, multi-layered thriller revolving around the personal and professional life of Catherine, a dedicated, experienced, hard-working copper. She is also a bereaved mother who looks after her orphaned grandchild.
Happy Valley parents' guide: ages 15+
Parents need to know that Happy Valley is a TV-MA British crime drama involving rape, revenge, and violent crime investigation.
- Violence & scariness: Strong — The series' keywords include rape and revenge within violent crime investigations, matching its TV-MA rating.
- Language: Moderate — TV-MA British crime drama typically features strong, realistic profanity.
Fresh Kernels AI-assessed from the official TV-MA rating, publicly documented content. A guide for families, not an official rating.
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Cast
- Sarah Lancashire as Catherine Cawood
- Siobhan Finneran as Clare Cartwright
- James Norton as Tommy Lee Royce
- Rhys Connah as Ryan Cawood
- Charlie Murphy as Ann Gallagher
- Shane Zaza as Shafiq Shah
- George Costigan as Nevison Gallagher
- Rick Warden as Insp Mike Taylor
- Vincent Franklin as DSU Andy Shepherd
- Mollie Winnard as Joanna Hepworth
Happy Valley FAQ
Is Happy Valley good?
Happy Valley has a 90% Kernel Score on Fresh Kernels from 370 audience ratings.
Where can I watch Happy Valley?
In the US you can stream Happy Valley on Fubo, Philo, Britbox Apple TV channel, BritBox and Spectrum On Demand, watch it free with ads on Hoopla and buy it from Prime Video, Apple TV, Google Play and Fandango At Home.
Is Happy Valley OK for kids?
Happy Valley is rated TV-MA. Fresh Kernels suggests ages 15+. Parents need to know that Happy Valley is a TV-MA British crime drama involving rape, revenge, and violent crime investigation.
What shows are like Happy Valley?
If you liked Happy Valley, try Mare of Easttown, Cold Case, Law & Order: Special Victims Unit and Bosch.