No Good Deed

No Good Deed is a dark comedy mystery series created by Liz Feldman and set around a Los Angeles home sale that becomes a pressure cooker for grief, secrets, and competition. Ray Romano stars as Paul Morgan, opposite Lisa Kudrow as Lydia, a couple trying to sell their beloved 1920s Spanish-style villa in Los Feliz. Over eight half-hour episodes, three very different families race to buy the same house, convinced it will fix their problems. As negotiations intensify, the series weaves in family tension, hidden histories, and a gradually unfolding mystery tied to the Morgans' past. The tone mixes awkward humor with emotional fallout, using the real-estate scramble as a way to explore marriage, loss, and the uneasy choices people make when they want a fresh start.

Reception for No Good Deed was mixed to positive, with much of the praise centered on the cast and the show's comic timing rather than on its narrative complexity. Critics repeatedly singled out Lisa Kudrow and Ray Romano for making the central couple feel grounded and sympathetic, and some reviews described Romano as especially effective in a role that plays against audience expectations. Common Sense Media called it a strong blend of comedy and mystery with an excellent ensemble, while Rotten Tomatoes blurbs highlighted Romano as a surprisingly strong fit for the grieving-father role. At the same time, some critics felt the series was overstuffed or less satisfying than creator Liz Feldman's Dead to Me, with Time arguing that the show can feel crowded and exhausting. On the audience side, the IMDb user rating of 7.0/10 suggests a generally favorable response, but not an ecstatic one. Overall, the show seems to land best for viewers who enjoy character-driven dark comedy, star power, and a twisty setup more than a tightly streamlined mystery.