As a seasoned viewer of crime dramas with a soft spot for twisted plots and complex characters, I found “No Good Deed” to be a delightful addition to my binge-watching list. The show masterfully weaves together a tale of deceit, redemption, and the unpredictability of human nature – something that resonates deeply with me, given my extensive experience in the field of criminal psychology.
In the climactic scene of “No Good Deed,” titled “Sold,” I found myself astonished by the revelation that the evidence at Jacob’s tragic demise, a second bullet casing, was not as we believed it to be – certainly not from our firearm. Yet, instead of finding solace or unity in this newfound knowledge, Paul and Lydia Morgan continue to exchange hurtful words, seemingly too much pain and resentment has built up between them. The damage seems irreparable, for words once spoken can never be taken back, as we all know too well.
Lydia thinks they should open up Jacob’s autopsy. Maybe an answer about the bullet discrepancy is in there, just waiting to be found. Paul thinks it’s a terrible idea — what if they open it up and they all end up going to prison? He is so scared of losing the rest of his family. That’s always been his way of operating, right? Cover up the mess and move on to keep everyone safe. Lydia now sees that this is all really a way for him to pretend that night never happened. It’s like he’s erasing their son so that he doesn’t have to feel the pain. “No, I just don’t want to relive the worst night of my life every fucking day like you do,” he spits at her. But she doesn’t want to let that awful night replace all of the good memories they’ve had. She can’t live that way, and so she can’t live with him. When Paul tells her not to leave, there is this brief moment where you can see Lydia is so hoping that he’s going to tell her to stay because he loves her — but he can’t say it. Instead, he heads over to Mikey’s place.
It’s surprising that the individual who was pushing others into buzzsaws becomes the voice of reason on this show, isn’t it? It’s quite heartening that he ends up with a relatively happy conclusion given all that has transpired. The following morning, when Paul is discovered sleeping on his mattress, we discover that he enjoyed his time with Nate and even met his fiancée. He seems to be making a positive change, to the point where he advises Paul to get his life together and fight for his wife. Remarkably, it’s him who gives this advice. The brothers, in their unique manner of men who suppress emotions, attempt to reconcile: Mikey is still upset that Paul didn’t visit him in prison, and Paul finally explains that he didn’t come because he couldn’t face him after that night, not because he hates or is ashamed of him. He couldn’t bear the reminders. (Much like Paul himself, wouldn’t you agree?) Furthermore, he admits that he didn’t call Mikey to help that night because he’s a criminal and would know what to do; he called him because he’s his brother and needed him. Brothers! Even their way of expressing affection, such as “go fuck yourself,” “you too,” is endearing. Paul appears to understand that he has been unfair to the people he cares about the most, so let’s hope this apology tour continues to be a very positive experience for him.
In the meantime, Lydia opts to reveal the autopsy results. However, she finds out that her lawyer had already collected the documents the previous day. This revelation takes Lydia by surprise since she doesn’t have a lawyer. Upon discovering it was Leslie who obtained the report, she heads over to Leslie’s house for an explanation. Leslie confesses that her urge to uncover the truth sometimes carries her away, but she believed unearthing answers would aid Lydia and Paul. Indeed, she had found answers: She shares with Lydia that Jacob died from a gunshot wound, undoubtedly fired from a .40 caliber weapon. When Lydia trembles as she shows Leslie her own gun, Leslie confirms it’s a 9-mm – not the firearm that killed Jacob. Overwhelmed with relief, Lydia cries.
At the Morgan residence, Emily returns only to gather a few belongings before the house gets sold. The door chimes and there stands Margo, almost forcing Harper inside. It’s worth mentioning that Margo had previously abducted her stepdaughter as a means of intimidating JD. When JD contacts her to inquire about his daughter’s whereabouts, she warns him to return home before he does something to her that he did to her brother Bobby (later revealed to be an empty threat; he had actually saved Bobby from drowning and never harmed him). Margo is already attempting to plant subtle hints for her scheme, speaking about JD’s volatile temperament, his being off his medication, and his erratic behavior.
Margo is quite clever! After leaving Harper with Emily and going back to JD, he tells her that their relationship is over because of her dishonesty, and claims that the joke’s on her since their prenuptial agreement no longer holds value now that he’s bankrupt. She then asks him to give her the house in exchange for Harper’s location, but he refuses. In response, she begins hitting herself to make it seem like JD has hurt her, and her brother Bobby is present to confirm her story. Indeed, Margo will end up getting everything she desires.
Lydia arrives home and shares the news about finding the gun with Emily and Paul, making it clear that Emily isn’t responsible for Jacob’s death. This revelation brings a certain level of comfort, at the very least. Perhaps now they can move past this ordeal and resume their lives. However, they are determined to uncover the truth about what transpired that night. Initially, they speculate that JD might have been the one who killed Jacob due to his gun, his temper, and the fact that Jacob had stolen from them. But just as they contemplate this, JD arrives at the door to collect his daughter. Naturally, Paul and Lydia want to discuss the situation with him, so Emily suggests taking Harper elsewhere to play. She proposes they could try Jacob’s keyboard if she likes. However, it seems strange because Harper doesn’t know how to play. The Morgans are perplexed: Harper had been receiving piano lessons from Jacob for a year. But Harper corrects them, explaining that she only had one lesson with Jacob and then he started visiting more often to hang out with Margo. But why would she want to do that? She doesn’t know how to play the keyboard. The Morgans are puzzled by this revelation.
Just when you think Margo couldn’t get any more depraved! She had some kind of affair with this teenage kid. Lydia takes it upon herself to find Margo — she does know the security code, after all — and, wow, isn’t it nice to watch someone finally get to this woman who, up until this point, seemed like she was made of Teflon. You can see Margo cycling through all of her old tricks. She tells her it was nothing; he had a crush and brought her little trinkets and jewelry, and she let him. When the innocent act doesn’t work, she tells Lydia that she felt bad for Jacob, who had a troubled relationship with his dad, but that only pisses Lydia off more. Then, she blames her: Lydia didn’t even know that her own son was robbing people’s homes. Finally, she makes it look like JD did it and that he had every right to protect his home. When Lydia sees Margo reaching for that .40 caliber in her purse, she pulls out her own gun, but it’s her words that do the most damage: “You might be able to put on a pretty face, but I can see the real you. You’re just a fucking pathetic nobody with a dark soul. And bad fucking taste! It’s like a fucking Vegas brothel in here!” she yells at her as she leaves. For the first time, you can see the real Margo; the mask is gone. No one has ever read her for absolute filth like that.
Reflecting upon our time at the Morgans’, I find myself saddened as I overhear Lydia intending to confront someone potentially perilous. Yet, she brushes past me, asserting her independence and seeking legal counsel. Initially, I assume this implies her intention to end our marriage, but we all grasp that she’s planning to inform Leslie about the murder weapon instead. Despite my despair, I find myself drawn to my son’s room, expressing my remorse and love for him. In a moment of unexpected coincidence, Lydia appears at the door. What I longed for her to hear was that I still harbored feelings for her. “Wherever you go, I want to follow,” I tell her, and if such words don’t embody one of the most tender sentiments one can utter, I am unsure what does.
Additionally, some delightful occurrences transpired as well: Mikey feels inclined to express gratitude towards Lydia for her role in his recovery journey, so he returns her grandmother’s cherished piano as a token of appreciation. Moreover, with Dennis and Carla vacating the house upon learning about the crime incidents, Lydia decides to reach out to Leslie and Sarah, accepting their offer on the property.
In the aftermath of Lydia’s revelation, Margo contemplates the events of that fateful night in the bathtub, her mind flooded with recollections. She recalls encountering Jacob as he was stealing her valuables, claiming it was his payback since she had banned him from visiting. He accused her of the secret affair they shared, threatening to expose them to JD if she didn’t let him keep the gifts. Realizing the potential chaos this could unleash in her life, Margo chased him down the street. Just as he was about to enter his home, she drew her gun and fired, only for Emily to respond with a shot inside the house. Emerging from that memory, Margo finds the bathroom filled with smoke, her house ablaze, and JD driving away, finally liberated from her grasp.
However, let’s not conclude on a down note; it turns out that No Good Deed has a tender side, doesn’t it? Fast-forwarding six months, Sarah and Leslie have moved into the house, and they plan to convert Jacob’s room into their future son’s nursery. (By the way, they’ve also decided to look after the Mandarin tree.) JD secured a role in the Yellowstone universe on a series titled Teton Territory. Margo is still alive, but her face is badly scarred by burns. Despite her attempts at deceit, the man she tries to swindle next turns out to be Nate, who’s there to apprehend her.
At Emily’s latest show, we discover the Morgans again. This particular performance includes a song Emily penned with Jacob’s music, and Lydia shares the stage with her. Paul sits at a table in the bar to observe, but then the light above his table starts flickering. “Hello,” he says, mirroring Lydia when she first noticed the issue. Both Jacob and he are present as well.
Closing Costs
I found it disappointing that the show, No Good Deed, didn’t integrate Dennis and Carla’s story more seamlessly into the main narrative. However, if the series is renewed for another season, I have a feeling they could become central characters. By the finale, they purchase JD and Margo’s destroyed house and construct the dream home designed by Carla (making both Leslie and Sarah their neighbors). Carla reveals that her father is a billionaire, but she prefers not to accept his financial aid. This could potentially cause issues since Dennis covertly takes $5 million from him, claiming it’s an advance for a book – a claim that seems questionable. Carla’s father insists on meeting his grandson as a condition for the gift, and he doesn’t appear to be someone who easily backs down.
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2024-12-13 23:54