Not Dead Yet
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Not Dead Yet

"She's taking ghost writing to a whole new level."

7.0
Yr 2023
Rt 22m
Status Canceled
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Series Brief

Overview

Nell Serrano is a broke and newly single self-described disaster. She works to restart the life and career she left behind some 10 years ago. When writing obituaries is the only job she can find, Nell starts getting life advice from an unlikely (and dead) source.

Critical Reception

What critics are saying

Score 64 /100

Critical reception for Not Dead Yet is decidedly mixed, though reviewers consistently single out star Gina Rodriguez for her undeniable charm and charismatic lead performance. Many critics find the comedy to be a heartwarming and entertaining slice of network television, praising its empathetic approach to personal struggles and the fun chemistry among the ensemble cast.

On the other hand, several reviewers feel the series fails to fully capitalize on its intriguing high-concept premise. Detractors criticize the writing for being formulaic, pointing out that the ghost-of-the-week format can quickly feel repetitive and sentimental. Some critics also argue that the show lacks sharp comic edge and logical consistency around its supernatural rules, ultimately falling short of Rodriguez's talents.

Ultimately, while Not Dead Yet struggles to break new ground or maintain consistent narrative depth, it remains an easygoing, relatable workplace sitcom supported by strong performances.

“Gina Rodriguez’s TV Comeback Struggles to Show Signs of Life”

“A worthy return to network TV for Gina Rodriguez”

“Gina Rodriguez's Not Dead Yet Offers Pretty, Heartwarming Escapism”

“'Not Dead Yet' Is a Waste of Gina Rodriguez”

Transmission Paths

Where to Watch

Disney Plus
UK • CA
Hulu
US
Next Signal

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Why fans love it

Not Dead Yet uses the morbid task of writing obituaries as a mechanism for personal reinvention. The workplace comedy setup offers a grounding contrast to the surreal encounters that occur whenever Nell Serrano begins to see the subjects of her latest columns. Instead of typical afterlife tropes, the series relies on these spectral interactions to force a stalled protagonist into addressing the professional and personal wreckage of her past decade.

The chemistry between the ensemble sustains the comedic pacing, with Rick Glassman providing an especially sharp foil to the lead character. By pairing standard office politics and the humdrum struggles of a reporter starting over with a supernatural twist, the show creates a specific rhythm. It functions as a character study disguised as an odd-couple comedy, focusing on the messy process of rebuilding a life rather than the tragedy of the ghosts themselves.

Featured Players

Cast

Credited 75
Regulars 8
Longest run 23 eps
Show 67 more
Mo Collins as Jane Marvel 1 episode Brittany Snow as Piper Ashford 1 episode Trent Garrett as Ross 1 episode Don Lake as Rand 1 episode Molly McCook as Charlotte 2 episodes Langston Kerman as Jesse 2 episodes Ivan Leung as Dirk 1 episode Julia Sweeney as Terri Lawrence 1 episode Maile Flanagan as Tina 14 episodes Cathy Chang as Elderly Chinese Woman 1 episode Jimmy Bellinger as Mason 12 episodes Jill Basey as Older Woman 1 episode Bob Glouberman as Harold 1 episode Livia Treviño as Ruth Hochberg 1 episode Ryan Q. Tran as Man 1 episode Samantha Cutaran as Woman 1 episode Brie Eley as Heidi 1 episode Michael Minto as Ari 1 episode William Knight as Alistair 1 episode Jason Huber as Conspiracy Theory Ghost 1 episode Todd Wilkerson as Charles 3 episodes Anzu Lawson as Real Estate Ghost 1 episode Steve Stapenhorst as Priest Ghost 1 episode Devon Deshaun Stewart as Blake 1 episode Dan Sachoff as Obnoxious Taster 1 episode Krishna Smitha as Woman 1 episode Paula Pell as Marlena 1 episode Margaret Cho as Miss Cassandra 1 episode Scott Michael Foster as James 1 episode Ed Weeks as Phillip 3 episodes Ulysses Morazan as Jeremy 5 episodes Bruno Amato as George the Security Guard 1 episode Carlos Gómez as Luis Serrano 1 episode Tony Plana as Carlos Garza 1 episode Nick Thune as Brandon 1 episode Ian Alda as Wayne 1 episode Michael Dearie as Carl 1 episode Rory O'Malley as Ben 2 episodes Susan Dalian as Therapist 1 episode Jasmine Williams as Denise 1 episode Ed Begley Jr. as Bill 1 episode Telma Hopkins as Suzie 1 episode Jordan Black as Poet Ghost 1 episode Adhir Kalyan as Keith 1 episode Coleen Sullivan as News Anchor 1 episode Rhea Perlman as Janice 1 episode Mila Negi as Tilly 2 episodes Arabella Olivia Clark as Kendall 1 episode E. Jade Orekoya as Jenny 1 episode Lucie Vuong as Viola 1 episode Deborah S. Craig as Grace Kim 1 episode Wendie Malick as Mary-Sue Manners 1 episode Carlo Zayne as Bar Patron 1 episode Nico Santos as Teddy 1 episode Lidia Porto as Diana 1 episode Tommy Martinez as Andres 1 episode Diana Tanaka as Old Woman 1 episode Frankie Kevich as Woman 1 episode Frederick Dawson as Judge 1 episode Neal Honda as Barista 1 episode Raphael Chestang as Patron 1 episode Steven Hack as Doctor 1 episode Annie O'Donnell as Estelle 1 episode Jesse Garcia as TJ 5 episodes Becky Yamamoto as Cheryl 4 episodes Jenifer Lewis as Donna 2 episodes Malcolm Barrett as Quentin 2 episodes
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Keywords

obituary writer
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Details

First Aired
February 08, 2023
Status
Canceled
Episode Runtime
22 minutes
Origin
US
TMDB Votes
111