Netflix has ordered a dark comedy called “All the Rage,” and the people behind it are making jokes about the show even before anyone sees it. Liz Feldman and Kelly Hutchinson created the series together, and they describe their longtime friendship as the engine driving the whole project.
The show centers on Emma and Eli, two old friends who reconnect after a long estrangement and find new purpose in taking down the man who tore them apart. That logline is a pitch, but it also captures the spirit of the creators themselves, who have spent three decades working together and now get paid to unpack everything that has built up between them.
The Duo Behind the Show
Feldman and Hutchinson have a proven track record at Netflix. They previously collaborated on “Dead to Me,” which aired for three seasons and starred Christina Applegate and Linda Cardellini as two women who are part of the same grief support group. The show earned six Emmy nominations over its run, including nods for both Cardellini and Applegate as well as one for outstanding comedy series.
“No Good Deed” followed in 2024. That series was an ensemble whose cast included Lisa Kudrow, Ray Romano, Cardellini, Luke Wilson, O-T Fagbenle, Abbi Jacobson, Denis Leary, Poppy Liu, and Teyonah Parris. “All the Rage” extends their partnership.
Executive Producers
Will Ferrell and Jessica Elbaum executive produce via Gloria Sanchez Productions, with Christie Smith of Rise Management also executive producing. All three were executive producers on “Dead to Me” and “No Good Deed.” The addition of Ferrell and Elbaum brings a bigger production umbrella to the project, but the core creative team remains Feldman and Hutchinson.
Feldman and Hutchinson are also executive producers on “All the Rage,” with the statement making clear that their partnership is the driving force behind the show. They framed the project as a chance to work through decades of unresolved feelings, which is exactly the kind of premise that makes a dark comedy work.
What the Creators Said
“We’re thrilled to tell this completely made up story about revenge inspired by our very real friendship of 30 years,” Feldman and Hutchinson said in a joint statement. “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.”
That statement is the heart of the announcement. They are not hiding that the show is personal. They are not pretending it is detached. They are saying that the revenge plot is a fictionalized version of their own relationship, and that the show exists to process everything they have held inside for three decades.
It is a joke, but it is also a mission statement. They want to make a show about revenge, and they want to do it with the people who know them best.
The Netflix Response
Tracey Pakosta, Netflix vice president of comedy series, praised the partnership in a statement. “We’re excited to continue our partnership with Liz and bring more of her distinct, brilliant vision to audiences worldwide,” she said. “Her decades-long friendship with Kelly fuels their unique and sharp creative chemistry, which they showcased during their collaboration on ‘Dead to Me.’ We’re thrilled to have them join forces again for All the Rage, which is sure to blend dark comedy and emotional depth like only Liz and Kelly can.”
Pakosta’s comments confirm that Netflix sees “All the Rage” as a natural extension of the work these creators have done before. The streamer is betting that the same chemistry that powered “Dead to Me” will carry this new project.
The Industry Setup
Feldman is repped by CAA, Rise Management, and Yorn Levine Barnes. Hutchinson is repped by UTA, SEL Media Group, and Goodman Genow. Ferrell and Elbaum are repped by UTA, with Ferrell also repped by Mosaic and Jackoway Austen Tyerman.
The announcement signals that everyone involved believes in the project.
Why This Matters
The announcement is notable because it shows a creator pair staying together across multiple projects. Feldman and Hutchinson have not split up after “Dead to Me.” They have kept working together, and now they have a new show with Netflix backing them.
The logline itself is a promise. Emma and Eli reconnect after a long estrangement and take down the man who tore them apart. That is a classic revenge plot, and it fits the dark comedy genre perfectly.
Here is how the project breaks down:
- Creators: Liz Feldman and Kelly Hutchinson, who previously worked together on “Dead to Me” and “No Good Deed.”
- Executive Producers: Feldman and Hutchinson, plus Will Ferrell and Jessica Elbaum via Gloria Sanchez Productions, and Christie Smith of Rise Management.
- Logline: Emma and Eli, old friends who reconnect after a long estrangement and find new purpose in taking down the man who tore them apart.
- Network: Netflix ordered the show.
- Representation: Feldman is repped by CAA, Rise Management, and Yorn Levine Barnes; Hutchinson is repped by UTA, SEL Media Group, and Goodman Genow; Ferrell and Elbaum are repped by UTA, with Ferrell also repped by Mosaic and Jackoway Austen Tyerman.
The show is a real project with real plans, and the creators have said everything they need to say about why they are doing it. They are telling a made-up story about revenge, and they are using their very real friendship as the blueprint.
It is a funny position to be in. Most people pay therapists to hear about their problems. These creators get paid to make a show about them.
The announcement is a win for Feldman and Hutchinson. They have extended their overall deal with Netflix, and the streamer is giving them another shot at a big comedy. The creators have said everything they need to say about why they are doing it. They are telling a made-up story about revenge, and they are using their very real friendship as the blueprint.
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