The Netflix Gem You Missed: No Good Deed Deserves Your Binge

I watch a lot of Netflix, probably more than is healthy, but hey, it comes with the job. Most of the time, the big hits (think Stranger Things or Squid Game) are all anyone talks about, but every now and then, one slips by almost unnoticed—and it really shouldn’t. Back in late 2024, Netflix quietly dropped a gem called No Good Deed. And let me just say it: this show deserves way more buzz.

Why 'No Good Deed' Is a Standout (That Nobody Brings Up)

So, No Good Deed landed on Netflix with all eight episodes on December 12, 2024. The series follows Paul and Lydia Morgan, played by Ray Romano and Lisa Kudrow. This couple is at a breaking point—years of not really talking, a marriage that’s more struggle than comfort, and, just to pile on, the death of their son Jacob (Wyatt Aubrey). Their big move? Selling the family home and, in doing so, opening the door (literally) to a parade of house hunters who all bring their own baggage.

The setup could have been the blueprint for a sitcom, but showrunner Liz Feldman (who created Dead to Me) goes in a totally different direction. Instead of laugh tracks and wacky open houses, we get a pitch-black dramedy with thriller vibes. From episode one, there’s this constant undercurrent of something being off. Secrets, guilt, sibling drama—it's all there, just below the surface.

Here’s the cast lineup for season one:

• Paul Morgan (Ray Romano) & Lydia Morgan (Lisa Kudrow): Our main couple, selling the house and (maybe) their marriage along with it.
• Carla Owens (Teyonah Parris) & Dennis Sampson (O-T Fagbenle): Hoping to buy the home as they prepare for a baby, but family issues are piling up.
• Sarah Webber (Poppy Liu) & Leslie Fisher (Abbi Jacobson): Another couple touring the home, wrestling with the idea of starting a family themselves.
• JD Campbell (Luke Wilson) & Margo Starling (Linda Cardellini): A not-so-happy celebrity marriage looking for a change of scene.
• Mikey Morgan (Denis Leary): Paul’s troublemaking brother, who drops by at the worst possible time (because of course he does).

While Feldman’s earlier show Dead to Me had its share of dark humor and plot twists, No Good Deed feels even more unpredictable. It’s almost like the uneasy tone of You meets the rough-around-the-edges relationships from The Kominsky Method, all with its own sense of humor hiding under the melancholy. You get the feeling these people are barely hanging on, and hanging around in their soon-to-be-ex-home isn’t helping.

The Ending Sticks the Landing

For a series that only runs eight episodes, No Good Deed wraps things up in a way that’s both smart and surprisingly moving. Watching the finale, I felt like I had just spent a week peering into my neighbors' windows (in a totally non-creepy way, if that’s possible). Turns out, people are way messier beneath all that staged real estate polish—go figure.

There are plenty of plot twists and mysteries sprinkled in, but ultimately the show is about how everyone—no matter how nice the house—carries their own baggage. It’s also a pretty honest look at how some families handle grief by, well, not handling it at all.

Season 2? Don’t Hold Your Breath—But Don’t Lose Hope

If you’re hoping for more, don’t count on it just yet. Netflix has left No Good Deed in limbo since season one dropped. As of this writing, there’s no sign of a renewal. Last I checked (July 2025), the show wasn’t outright cancelled, but there were rumors floating around about maybe turning it into an anthology—new story, new cast, same general vibe. The streamer isn’t saying much.

Showrunner Liz Feldman did tease fans in a December 2024 interview, hinting she’d already mapped out a follow-up:

'I have a really clear idea and I would love to do it. I will leave it as a mystery because we should probably talk about it with Netflix first. I’ll just say that it would involve a whole new house.'

Honestly, I hope she gets the chance. This is the kind of show that could easily work with a fresh story and new faces every season—a theme about family, secrets, moving on, and the baggage we all refuse to leave behind. And okay, maybe next time Netflix could throw in a ghost? (I’m mostly joking… mostly.)

If you haven’t checked out No Good Deed yet, add it to your list. It’s one of the best things Netflix has put out that nobody seems to know about—and if the stars align, maybe we’ll get another season to obsess over.