Dan Levy’s ‘Big Mistakes’ Takes Over Netflix: A High-Stakes Crime Comedy With Critical Acclaim
Dan Levy has officially returned to the screen, and the reception is glowing. His modern Netflix series, Big Mistakes, premiered on April 9, 2026, quickly establishing itself as a standout hit in the streaming landscape.
Co-created by Levy and Rachel Sennott, the series is a chaotic blend of family drama and organized crime. The plot follows two “incapable” siblings who are blackmailed into the dangerous world of the criminal underworld. Levy stars as Nicky, an openly gay pastor, while Taylor Ortega plays his sister, Morgan. Together with their mother, Linda—played by Laurie Metcalf—the family stumbles their way into the middle of a high-stakes cartel war.
The show has already garnered significant critical praise, with Netflix’s best new show boasting a near-perfect 95% Rotten Tomatoes score. Critics are highlighting the series’ unique ability to balance grit and humor, with some describing it as a “crime show for the girls and the gays.” The Wall Street Journal has also weighed in, reviewing the series as a “crime of a comedy.”
For fans of Schitt’s Creek, Big Mistakes feels like a spiritual successor. While the setting is far more dangerous, the series maintains the short episode lengths and the focus on a dysfunctional family dynamic that defined Levy’s previous work. This formula effectively enhances the “fish-out-of-water” element as Nicky and Morgan struggle to maintain their composure amidst the violence of the criminal underworld.
As viewers process the first eight episodes, the conversation has already shifted toward the future of the franchise. Following a shocking finale, Dan Levy has teased a darker Season 2, stating, “There’s no way out now.”
While fans are already speculating on whether ‘Big Mistakes’ will get a second season on Netflix, the critical momentum and immediate popularity of the series suggest a strong path forward for Levy and Sennott’s crime comedy.
