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No Good Deed (TV series)

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No Good Deed
GenreBlack comedy[1]
Created byLiz Feldman
ShowrunnerLiz Feldman
Starring
Music bySiddhartha Khosla
Country of originUnited States
Original languageEnglish
No. of seasons1
No. of episodes8
Production
Executive producers
ProducerCarrie A. Tyson
CinematographyCort Fey
Editors
  • Nicole Brik
  • Pamela March
  • Micah Gardner
  • Gena Fridman
Running time30–39 minutes
Production companies
Original release
NetworkNetflix
ReleaseDecember 12, 2024 (2024-12-12)

No Good Deed is an American black comedy television series created by Liz Feldman for Netflix. It follows three families vying to buy the same house, which they all think will solve their problems. The series was released on Netflix on December 12, 2024.[2] In July 2025, it was placed on an indefinite hiatus.[3]

Cast and characters

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Main

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  • Linda Cardellini as Margo Starling, the Morgans' neighbor and JD's wife
  • O-T Fagbenle as Dennis Sampson, Carla's husband who is an author
  • Abbi Jacobson as Leslie Fisher, Sarah's wife who is a prosecutor for the DA
  • Lisa Kudrow as Lydia Morgan, Paul's wife, the owner of the house, a former concert pianist
  • Denis Leary as Mikey Morgan, Paul's estranged older brother, a career criminal recently released from prison
  • Poppy Liu as Sarah Webber, Leslie's wife who is a doctor
  • Teyonah Parris as Carla Owens, Dennis's pregnant wife who is an architect
  • Ray Romano as Paul Morgan, Lydia's husband who is the owner of the house
  • Luke Wilson as JD Campbell, Margo's husband and an out-of-work soap opera star

Recurring

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  • Wyatt Aubrey as Jacob Morgan, Lydia and Paul's deceased son.

Episodes

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No.TitleDirected byWritten byOriginal release date
1"Open House"Silver TreeLiz FeldmanDecember 12, 2024 (2024-12-12)
2"Private Showing"Silver TreeCara DiPaolo & Madie DhaliwalDecember 12, 2024 (2024-12-12)
3"Letters of Intent"Silver TreeCrystal JenkinsDecember 12, 2024 (2024-12-12)
4"Foundation Issues"Liz FeldmanKelly HutchinsonDecember 12, 2024 (2024-12-12)
5"Off the Market"Liz FeldmanCara DiPaoloDecember 12, 2024 (2024-12-12)
6"Full Disclosure"Silver TreeBruce Eric KaplanDecember 12, 2024 (2024-12-12)
7"Best and Final"Silver TreeZora BikangagaDecember 12, 2024 (2024-12-12)
8"Sold"Silver TreeLiz Feldman & Kelly HutchinsonDecember 12, 2024 (2024-12-12)

Production

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Development

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In May 2022, it was announced Liz Feldman would create, showrun, and executive produce the series, with Will Ferrell and Jessica Elbaum as co-executive producers under their Gloria Sanchez Productions banner, and Silver Tree attached to executive produce and direct the pilot among other episodes.[4][5] In July 2025, it was reported the series was not renewed for a second season and was placed on an indefinite hiatus. Deadline Hollywood reported that if the series does return, it would feature a new cast.[3]

Casting

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In December 2023, Ray Romano, Lisa Kudrow, Linda Cardellini, Luke Wilson, Teyonah Parris, Abbi Jacobson and Poppy Liu joined the cast.[6][7][8] In January 2024, Denis Leary and O-T Fagbenle joined the cast.[9] In February 2024, Matt Rogers, Anna Marie Horsford, Kate Moennig, Linda Lavin and Wyatt Aubrey joined the cast in recurring roles.[10] In April 2024, Kevin Alves joined the cast in a recurring role.[11]

Filming

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Principal photography began by February 2024.[12]

Release

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The series was released on Netflix on December 12, 2024.[2]

Reception

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On the review aggregator website Rotten Tomatoes reported an 80% approval rating with an average rating of 6.5/10, based on 41 critic reviews. The website's critics consensus reads, "No Good Deed's many twists and turns can occasionally feel like a punishment, but an ace cast and rock-solid hook give this comedy a sturdy foundation."[13] Metacritic, which uses a weighted average, assigned a score of 63 out of 100 based on 23 critics, indicating "generally favorable" reviews.[14]

References

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  1. ^ Phillips, Zoe G. (November 14, 2024). "Lisa Kudrow and Ray Romano Struggle to Hide a House's Dark Secret in 'No Good Deed' Trailer". The Hollywood Reporter. Retrieved December 6, 2024.
  2. ^ a b Porter, Rick (September 30, 2024). "Netflix's 'No Good Deed' Teaser Puts Lisa Kudrow, Ray Romano at the Center of a Real Estate Frenzy". The Hollywood Reporter. Retrieved September 30, 2024.
  3. ^ a b Andreeva, Nellie (July 2, 2025). "Netflix Freshmen 'Pulse' & 'The Residence' Canceled, 'No Good Deed' On Indefinite Pause". Deadline Hollywood. Archived from the original on July 2, 2025. Retrieved July 2, 2025.
  4. ^ Rice, Lynette (May 3, 2022). "Netflix Greenlights 'No Good Deed' Series From 'Dead To Me' Creator Liz Feldman". Deadline Hollywood. Archived from the original on April 22, 2024. Retrieved April 22, 2024.
  5. ^ Phillips, Zoe G. (November 14, 2024). "Lisa Kudrow and Ray Romano Struggle to Hide a House's Dark Secret in 'No Good Deed' Trailer". The Hollywood Reporter. Retrieved November 28, 2024.
  6. ^ Bell, BreAnna (December 7, 2023). "Ray Romano to Star in Netflix's 'No Good Deed' Series From Liz Feldman". Variety. Archived from the original on April 22, 2024. Retrieved April 22, 2024.
  7. ^ Andreeva, Nellie (December 14, 2023). "Lisa Kudrow Joins Ray Romano In Netflix Comedy Series 'No Good Deed'". Deadline Hollywood. Archived from the original on April 30, 2024. Retrieved April 22, 2024.
  8. ^ Grobar, Matt (December 15, 2023). "Netflix's 'No Good Deed' Adds Linda Cardellini, Luke Wilson, Teyonah Parris, Abbi Jacobson & Poppy Liu". Deadline Hollywood. Archived from the original on May 28, 2024. Retrieved April 22, 2024.
  9. ^ Cordero, Rosy (January 9, 2024). "Denis Leary & O-T Fagbenle Board Netflix's Ray Romano-Led 'No Good Deed'". Deadline Hollywood. Archived from the original on April 22, 2024. Retrieved April 22, 2024.
  10. ^ Otterson, Joe (February 8, 2024). "Liz Feldman's Netflix Series 'No Good Deed' Adds Five to Cast (EXCLUSIVE)". Variety. Archived from the original on April 22, 2024. Retrieved April 22, 2024.
  11. ^ Grobar, Matt (April 1, 2024). "Kevin Alves Joins Netflix Comedy 'No Good Deed' As Recurring". Deadline Hollywood. Archived from the original on April 22, 2024. Retrieved April 22, 2024.
  12. ^ "What's Casting: Netflix's No Good Deed, Papa Johns, Honey Don't, Forge". Casting Networks. February 8, 2024. Archived from the original on April 22, 2024. Retrieved April 22, 2024.
  13. ^ "No Good Deed: Season 1". Rotten Tomatoes. Retrieved December 18, 2024.
  14. ^ "No Good Deed: Season 1". Metacritic. Retrieved December 18, 2024.
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