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No Good Deed season 1 was released on Netflix on December 12, 2024. It is an American dark comedy series created by Liz Feldman. It revolves around three families looking to buy the same house in Los Angeles, which they think might solve all their problems.
Lisa Kudrow plays Lydia Morgan, and Denis Leary plays Mikey Morgan, who owns Los Feliz, a villa in the suburban area of Los Angeles. The family home is full of secrets and the series takes us through the intricacies of the family as well as the house.
In No Good Deed, Lydia (Lisa Kudrow) and Paul Morgan (Ray Romano) initially share a mutual disdain for others, including their neighbor Margo (Linda Cardellini), while struggling with their fractured marriage and the sale of their house. By the end of season 1, the couple has grown closer, overcoming the lingering trauma of their son Jacob's (Wyatt Aubrey) death and embracing a united front.
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Jacob was killed by Margo by JD’s .40 caliber gun. They find peace as they support their daughter Emily (Chloe East), with Paul even beginning to appreciate Lydia’s mystical beliefs about Jacob's presence, signaling a new chapter for their family.
Who killed Jacob Morgan in No Good Deed
season 1?
Emily didn’t kill her brother, Jacob; it was their neighbor, Margo, who shot him using JD’s .40 caliber gun. After the shooting, Margo fled the scene, leaving Emily to blame herself and allowing the Morgans to make false assumptions about the tragedy.
This pivotal revelation is central to No Good Deed season 1’s exploration of conflict, communication, and the pervasive influence of toxic masculinity. Creator Feldman emphasizes how these dynamics shape men and women, sometimes subconsciously guiding their actions and decisions.
The truth begins to unravel in episode 7 when Paul and Lydia discover two different bullet casings. One casing, found upstairs in a pillowcase, aligns with the Morgans’ long-held belief about Jacob’s death. The other casing, found in an evidence box kept by Paul’s brother Mikey (Denis Leary), casts doubt on their assumptions.
Meanwhile, prospective house buyer Leslie Fisher (Abbi Jacobson) uncovers an autopsy report disclosing that Jacob was killed by a .40 caliber bullet. This contradicts the Morgans’ belief that Emily’s .9 millimeter gun was the weapon involved.
Leslie later confirms that Emily couldn’t have killed Jacob, as the weapon she fired didn’t match the caliber of the fatal bullet. The Morgans, in their desperation to protect Emily, buried the autopsy report and ignored any potential investigation into Jacob’s death.
This lack of communication not only clouded the truth for years but also underscores the show’s broader themes of how silence and misguided protection can perpetuate misunderstandings and unresolved trauma.
What secrets did the Morgan House bury three years ago in No Good Deed season 1?
No Good Deed season 1 gradually reveals the heartbreaking event that haunts the Morgan family. Paul and Lydia’s youngest child, Jacob, died three years before the series begins, an incident that drove their daughter Emily away from home. By episode 7, Emily’s reluctance to return is unveiled: she believes she killed Jacob.
In No Good Deed season 1 episode 8, flashbacks clarify the circumstances of Jacob’s death. He had been stealing luxury items from neighbors and secretly giving them to Margo, who later rejected his advances. Enraged, Jacob attempted to reclaim the stolen goods and threatened to expose Margo’s inappropriate behavior to her husband, JD. While Margo denies any improper relationship, dismissing Jacob’s actions as an unrequited “crush,” her lack of scruples casts doubt on her account.
The confrontation escalated when Margo chased Jacob with her husband’s gun, forcing him to flee into his own house while wearing a ski mask. Inside, Emily mistook him for an intruder and, in a panic, fired a weapon, not realizing she had shot her brother. This devastating misunderstanding left the Morgan family fractured and plagued by guilt, with Emily bearing the heaviest burden.
Who ends up with the Morgan House in No Good Deed season 1?
Leslie and her wife Sarah (Poppy Liu) are the new owners of the house on Derby Drive. In the final moments of No Good Deed season 1 episode 8, the couple is seen standing in what was once Jacob’s room, filled with hope for their future. Sarah is pregnant with their first child, a boy, marking a new beginning for the house and its new family.
The decision to give the house to Leslie and Sarah reflects the desire for a satisfying conclusion to the season. Writer Bruce Eric Kaplan proposed this uplifting ending, emphasizing the idea of renewal.
As No Good Deed season 1 closes, Sarah and Leslie demonstrate their commitment to nurturing the home. They embrace Lydia’s parting instructions, starting with watering the mandarin tree in the backyard. With their dedication and growing family, Leslie and Sarah bring a new chapter of love and care to the Morgan house, ensuring its legacy continues.
No Good Deed season 1 is currently streaming on Netflix.
