Not Dead Yet - Season 1 May 2026

The first season of centers on Nell Serrano, a self-described "40-something disaster" played by Gina Rodriguez . After a failed five-year relationship in London, Nell returns to California to restart her journalism career at her former employer, the SoCal Independent , only to find she has been relegated to writing obituaries. Core Supernatural Premise

: Guest stars like Martin Mull, Brittany Snow, and Rhea Perlman appear as spectral guides, each bringing a unique lesson for Nell. Character Dynamics & Workplace Friction

: Nell's ride-or-die BFF, Sam ( Hannah Simone ), has befriended Nell's new boss and nemesis, Lexi. Not Dead Yet - Season 1

: Each ghost appears once Nell receives their assignment and remains by her side until she submits their obituary.

: These spirits serve as a supernatural sounding board, offering Nell blunt or heartfelt life advice that forces her to confront her own messy personal growth. The first season of centers on Nell Serrano,

The 13-episode season follows Nell's struggle to find closure and move on from her past.

: Nell shares an apartment with Edward ( Rick Glassman ), an uptight environmental lawyer on the autism spectrum. Their "enemies-to-friends" arc is a highlight of the season. Season 1 Narrative Arc Character Dynamics & Workplace Friction : Nell's ride-or-die

The season’s defining feature is Nell's sudden ability to see and speak with the ghosts of the people she is assigned to memorialize.