Three different couples emerge from the woodwork, all desperate to have their offers accepted.
However, the further they proceed, the more dark secrets are revealed.
Something as commonplace as real estate quickly becomes much darker.
Of course,No Good Deedis more than just a mystery thriller.
This TV show, created by Liz Feldman, is a dark comedy through and through.
So, with every dark secret revealed comes an outrageous circumstance that can only be called laughable.
This balance is what pulled audiences in and whatthose who enjoyedNo Good Deedwill be looking for in another series.
Luckily,there are several similar TV shows to pick from.
Still, they manage to fall in love as their FX romantic comedy with a twist plays out.
Originally created for FX, You’re the Worst is a comedy-drama series that follows two flawed people, a writer, and a PR executive, attempting to build a working relationship to disastrous results. Jimmy and Gretchen meet at a wedding and find themselves closer after Jimmy’s father passes. Following a proposal and a separation from her, Jimmy finds his way back to her, and the chaos resumes.
Add in the somewhat meta concept, and there’s plenty here to enjoy.
The Garvey sisters are a group of five blood-related siblings bonded closely after the untimely death of their parents.
Tragedy strikes once again when the husband of Grace Williams (Anne-Marie Duff) dies.
His life insurer notes this and launches an investigation into John’s death.
Still, there is something touching aboutBad Sisters’themes of sisterhood and resilience.
Of course, as an ongoing series,Bad Sistersmanages to take this even further.
Max original seriesThe Flight Attendantis another dark comedy series that leans into the intriguing fun of the mystery drama.
Knight, Michelle Gomez, Merle Dandridge, and mor,e certainly add to the appeal.
HBO’sThe White Lotusis an expertly written social satire anthology series with a consistently stacked cast and provocative plot.
It follows various characters who are guests or employees at an extravagant and exclusive resort.
The appeal of both dark comedy series comes down to the surprising truths these connections unveil.
Search Party lasted for five seasons before ending in 2022.
Bad Sisters is an Apple TV+ exclusive series based on the Flemish TV original Clan. The Garvey sisters are a group of five blood-related siblings bonded closely after the untimely death of their parents. Tragedy strikes once again when the husband of Grace Williams (Anne-Marie Duff) dies. The other four sisters, however, haven’t hidden their disapproval of Grace’s husband, John Paul Williams, due to his poor treatment of her on an abusive level. His life insurer notes this and launches an investigation into John’s death. Bad Sisters will take viewers back and forth into the past and present as they unveil the truth about what happened around John’s death.
However, their complicated personalities and relationships lead to all kinds of absurd answers.
Once again, the biggest difference betweenNo Good DeedandSearch Partyis the brand of comedy.
HBO’sBig Little Liesfollows three wealthy women following a terrible murder that turns their lives upside down.
Audiences who enjoyed the subtle comedy ofNo Good Deedmay findFargoa fitting alternative.
British spy thrillerKilling Evefollows two women during an obsessive hunt for assassin Villanelle.
Add in that added undertone of clever comedy, and there is a lot to enjoy here.
While the premises ofKilling EveandNo Good Deedare significantly different,the way both series approach comedy is deeply similar.
There’snothing more similar toNo Good Deedin terms of tone and themes thanDead to Me.
What’s more, both these dark comedy TV shows place Cardellini in a prominent role.
The Flight Attendant is a comedy-mystery television series that follows the story of flight attendant Cassie Bowden, who wakes up in the wrong hotel, in the wrong bed, with a dead man – and has no idea what happened. The dark comedic thriller is based on the novel of the same name by New York Times bestselling author Chris Bohjalian. Cassie will now have to deal with the FBI and other unknown variables as she tries to piece together the night that got out of hand.
For those introduced to Feldman’s work throughNo Good Deed,Dead to Meis the obvious next step.
No Good DeedandDead to Meare available to stream on Netflix.
The White Lotus is a television series that explores the interactions of guests and staff at an upscale tropical resort. Premiering in 2021, the narrative unfolds over a week, revealing underlying complexities and tensions among the resort’s seemingly ideal travelers and employees.
Search Party is a comedy series starring Alia Shawkat, John Reynolds, John Early, and Meredith Hagner. The show is about a group of teenagers who join a search party’s efforts to find their former college friend only to find themselves involved in an ominous mystery. Search Party lasted for five seasons before ending in 2022.
In Monterey, California, five women meet through the elementary school while their children attend. Despite the friendships they form, each of them is harboring secrets, which have the potential to destroy the fragile balance of their lives.
Fargo is a Black Comedy Crime Drama television series that is based on the film of the same name, which was originally created by the Coen Brothers. The TV adaptation was developed by Noah Hawley and follows an anthology format for each of its seasons, taking place in a different time period or location within the “Fargo” universe. So far, the series has seen big-name stars like Billy Bob Thornton, Ewan McGregor, Chris Rock, and Kirsten Dunst.
Killing Eve is a black comedy thriller series starring Sandra Oh as British intelligence officer Eve Polastri who is assigned to track and capture a dangerous assassin named Villanelle, played by Jodie Comer. Bored with her life, Eve finds herself hired by an undercover MI6 division tasked with tracking down Villanelle - who, after just a brief time studying and following her, she becomes obsessed with her. However, the obsession becomes mutual as soon the two enter a game of cat and mouse that deviates them from their missions as they venture to learn more about one another.
Dead to Me stars Christina Applegate (Jen Harding) and Linda Cardellini (Judy Hale), who form an unlikely friendship after Jen loses her husband in a tragic car accident. The black comedy was created by 2 Broke Girls writer Liz Feldman and came to a close after three seasons on Netflix.
