Netflix Greenlights Dark Comedy ‘All the Rage’ From ‘Dead to Me’ Duo

Netflix has officially added another dark‑comedy to its roster, giving the green light to “All the Rage,” a fresh project from the long‑time collaborators Liz Feldman and Kelly Hutchinson. The pair, who first teamed up on the hit Netflix series Dead to Me and later on No Good Deed, are back together, this time as co‑creators and executive producers.

“All the Rage” follows two estranged friends, Emma and Eli, who reconnect after years apart and set out to bring down the man who ripped their lives apart. It’s a revenge‑driven premise, but Feldman and Hutchinson promise it will be laced with the same bite‑sized, emotionally messy humor that made their earlier work stand out.

Will Ferrell and Jessica Elbaum are hopping on board as executive producers under the banner of Gloria Sanchez Productions, joining Christie Smith of Rise Management. All three were also on the helm of Dead to Me and No Good Deed, so the creative chemistry feels familiar, if not a little more… vindictive.

In a joint statement the duo said, “We’re thrilled to tell this completely made‑up story about revenge inspired by our very real friendship of 30 years. Thank you to Netflix for being the best partners in the biz and, more importantly, for paying us to finally work through 30 years of neurosis and resentment.” The tongue‑in‑cheek phrasing gives a glimpse of the tone they’re aiming for – dark, witty, and unabashedly personal.

Netflix’s comedy VP, Tracey Pakosta, added, “Liz and Kelly’s decades‑long friendship fuels a unique creative chemistry that shone through on ‘Dead to Me.’ We’re excited to see that spark again in ‘All the Rage,’ which will blend dark comedy with emotional depth like only they can.”

The order also coincides with an extension of Feldman’s overall deal with Netflix, signaling the streamer’s confidence in her distinctive voice. Both creators are represented by heavyweight agencies – Feldman by CAA, Rise Management, and Yorn Levine Barnes; Hutchinson by UTA, SEL Media Group, and Goodman Genow – while Ferrell and Elbaum are handled by UTA (with Ferrell also attached to Mosaic and Jackoway Austen Tyerman).

Fans of the melancholy‑laughs that defined Dead to Me – a three‑season series that racked up six Emmy nominations, including nods for Christina Applegate, Linda Cardellini, and Outstanding Comedy Series – will likely be eager to see how the new show expands that formula. Meanwhile, No Good Deed, the 2024 ensemble starring the likes of Lisa Kudrow, Ray Romano, and Denis Leary, showed Feldman’s willingness to juggle dark humor with a larger cast.

“All the Rage” is still in early production stages, but with a solid creative team, a funny‑yet‑fiery premise, and Netflix’s backing, it’s shaping up to be one of the streaming platform’s most anticipated dark‑comedy offerings for the upcoming season.