No Good Deed season 1 is slated to be released on Netflix on December 12, 2024. This dark comedy series consists of eight episodes, each lasting half an hour. The show follows three different families, each wanting to buy the same 1920s Spanish-style villa in Los Angeles, believing it is the solution to all their problems.
No Good Deed season 1 features a cast including Ray Romano, Lisa Kudrow, Linda Cardellini, Luke Wilson, Teyonah Parris, O-T Fagbenle, and more.
The story revolves primarily around the Morgan family, the owners of the villa. Spouses Lydia (Lisa Kudrow) and Paul (Ray Romano) are struggling to conceal the dark and dangerous secrets hidden inside their longtime home. Read on to learn more about the cast members and their respective roles.
All cast members in No Good Deed season 1
1) Ray Romano as Paul Morgan
Ray Romano plays the role of Paul Morgan in No Good Deed season 1. Paul is a stressed-out and broke contractor who is desperate to retire and pay off his debts. His only motive is to escape from Los Angeles. Ray believes that selling Los Feliz, his home, is the only solution to his problems. But eventually, his past mistakes continue to haunt him.
2) Lisa Kudrow as Lydia Morgan
Lisa Kudrow essays the character of Lydia Morgan in No Good Deed season 1. Lydia is Paul's wife and is a very talented former concert pianist. Though she is portrayed as a loving and devoted wife to Paul, she is also depicted as a flawed mother. The idea of selling Los Feliz leaves her distraught as it is filled with happy memories and dark secrets.
3) Linda Cardellini as Margo Starling
Linda Cardellini plays Margo Starling in No Good Deed season 1. She is a status seeker who has her own share of secrets. In addition, she is a go-getter and always knows how to get what she wants. Margo is seeking the Morgan house to flip it around for a profit with her lover, who is a high-end developer.
4) Luke Wilson as JD Campbell
Luke Wilson portrays JD Campbell in No Good Deed season 1. He is a depressed and out-of-work soap opera star who is extremely desperate to land his next gig. Campbell's motive for buying the Morgan villa is to downsize it while still maintaining his extravagant lifestyle. The show also explores his relationship with his demanding wife and how he handles it.
5) Teyonah Parris as Carla
Teyonah Paris plays the role of Carla, a high-achieving architect and an expecting mother in the series. She is looking for a perfect home for her expanding family and loves the Morgan family. However, her financial crisis affects her new marriage.
6) O-T Fagbenle as Dennis
O-T Fagbenle, who is known for his role in The Handmaid's Tale, plays Dennis, Carla's husband. He is an upbeat and anxious struggling writer who is a devoted husband to Carla. He is looking for a new family home for Carla and their upcoming baby. Dennis is often caught in a crossfire between his wide and overprotective mother.
7) Abbi Jacobson as Leslie Fisher
Abbi Jacobson portrays Leslie Fisher in No Good Deed season 1. She is a curious and clever woman who has admired Los Feliz from afar. Now that the villa is on the market, she wants to purchase it with her wife. Abbi Jacobson was previously seen in Broad City.
8) Poppy Liu as Sarah
Poppy Liu, known for her role in Hacks, takes on the character of Sarah, Leslie's soulful and grounded wife. Besides being her partner's much-needed moral compass, Sarah harbors secrets of her own. When the Morgan house listing comes into play, she finds herself intrigued, though deeply hesitant, as her reservations come to the surface.
9) Denis Leary as Mikey
Denis Leary takes on the role of Mikey, a troubled ex-con battling mounting debts that push him to the edge. After a devastating accident shatters his sobriety and distances him from his family, Mikey struggles to regain his footing. However, he finds himself spiraling into a dark and desperate place.
Additional cast of No Good Deed season 1
Here is the additional list of characters that will be recurring throughout the series:
- Matt Rogers as Greg
- Anna Marie Horsford as Denise
- Kate Moennig as Gwen
- Linda Lavin as Phyllis
- Wyatt Aubrey as Jacob Morgan
- Kevin Alves as Nate
About No Good Deed season 1
No Good Deed Season 1 is set to be exclusively premiered on Netflix. Here's how the platform describes the plot:
The sale of Paul and Lydia's picture-perfect LA home forces them to face painful family secrets — and hide them from prying eyes and cutthroat buyers.
Stay tuned for more news and updates on No Good Deed season 1 and other shows as 2024 progresses.