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Netflix's 'No Good Deed' Explores Family Secrets and Dark Comedy

The new series from Liz Feldman stars Lisa Kudrow and Ray Romano as a couple grappling with trauma while selling their home.

  • The show centers on Lydia and Paul Morgan, played by Lisa Kudrow and Ray Romano, as they navigate selling their Los Angeles home haunted by past tragedies.
  • The series blends dark comedy and mystery, with a focus on family dynamics, unresolved grief, and the secrets that unravel during the home-selling process.
  • Linda Cardellini portrays Margo, a manipulative neighbor whose character takes inspiration from reality TV archetypes, adding layers of drama to the story.
  • Critics have praised the ensemble cast, including Denis Leary, Teyonah Parris, and Luke Wilson, though some reviews highlight inconsistent tone and thin character development.
  • Creator Liz Feldman, known for 'Dead to Me,' brings her signature style of twists and emotional complexity to the eight-episode Netflix series.
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