Harry Styles' underrated TV project: The Grammy winner executive produced CBS sitcom Happy Together, which premiered to 5.9M viewers but was cancelled after ...
- February 25, 2026
AceShowbiz - Harry Styles is preparing for his musical comeback with a fourth studio album, but fans might be surprised to learn about his involvement in an underrated television project. The Grammy winner served as executive producer on the 2018 CBS sitcom Happy Together, which opened with impressive ratings but vanished after just 13 episodes.
The series drew inspiration from Styles' real-life experience living in collaborator Ben Winston's attic for 18 months. Happy Together premiered with 5.9 million viewers, demonstrating strong initial audience interest, yet the show failed to maintain momentum and was quickly cancelled.
The sitcom followed thirtysomething couple Peter, played by Damon Wayans Jr., and Claire, portrayed by Amber Stevens West. Their suburban life gets turned upside down when Peter's client, mega pop star Cooper James (Felix Mallard from Ginny & Georgia), moves into their home seeking refuge from paparazzi and the pressures of Hollywood fame.
Created by Tim McAuliffe and Austen Earl, the series explored how Cooper's presence brought excitement and adventure to Peter and Claire's mundane daily routine, helping them reconnect with their younger, cooler selves. Meanwhile, the pop star experienced a taste of normal suburban life away from the glitz and glamour of his celebrity world.
Each episode showcased the unexpected trio adjusting to their living arrangement and discovering their differences. The pilot episode featured Peter and Claire sharing one of their favorite traditions with Cooper: creating parodied songs as voicemail messages. Initially finding it silly, Cooper eventually joins in with his guitar, demonstrating the show's theme of unlikely connections.
Ben Winston executive produced the series through Fulwell 73, the same production company behind The Late Late Show with James Corden. Despite Styles' limited television acting experience, which included only guest roles on iCarly and hosting Saturday Night Live, his involvement as executive producer marked a significant behind-the-scenes venture.
While Happy Together failed to find its audience and secure renewal, the show remains a fascinating footnote in Styles' diverse career portfolio. As he prepares to release Kiss All the Time. Disco, Occasionally on March 6, 2026, this brief television experiment serves as a reminder of his willingness to explore creative projects beyond music.