This week on “Happy’s Place,” family secrets and simmering resentments bubble to the surface when Isabella’s mother, Maritza, comes to visit. Bobbie, in a feat of Olympic-level denial, insists that all past grievances have been forgiven and forgotten. But Maritza, it turns out, is a grudge-holding champion, still harboring animosity over some past transgression involving Happy (was a prized succulent harmed? A cherished family recipe stolen?).
Meanwhile, in a subplot seemingly designed to provide a break from the familial fireworks, Emmett and Takoda attempt to unravel the mystery of why Steve can’t return to Colombia. Is it a visa issue? A forgotten passport? Entanglement with a shadowy cartel? The possibilities are endless. This dual storyline approach – family drama intertwined with a dash of intrigue – is becoming a “Happy’s Place” staple. It’s a formula that works, offering both comedic and dramatic moments while keeping viewers guessing.
“Happy’s Place” airs Fridays on NBC.
