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Dan Levy‘s dark comedy Big Mistakes finally drops today on Netflix. Two thoroughly incapable siblings get blackmailed into organized crime after attempting a spectacularly disastrous heist. All 8 episodes are streaming now, and critics are calling it a wildly unhinged thrill ride you cannot miss.
🔥 Quick Facts
- Platform: Netflix, April 9, 2026, all 8 episodes available now
- Created by: Dan Levy and Rachel Sennott, both serving as executive producers
- Cast: Dan Levy, Taylor Ortega, Laurie Metcalf, and an ensemble of 8+ supporting actors
- Genre: Crime comedy thriller blending family drama with high-stakes chaos
A Necklace Heist Gone Hilariously Wrong
Big Mistakes centers on Nicky Dardano and Morgan Dardano, two deeply incapable siblings portrayed by Levy and Taylor Ortega. The premise kicks off when they attempt a small-time jewelry theft to help their dying grandmother. Within minutes, their bumbling incompetence becomes catastrophically obvious.
Instead of getting away with it, they stumble directly into the cross-hairs of a professional crime syndicate. The mob, unimpressed by their criminal skills, blackmails them into doing dangerous jobs. What follows is eight episodes of two people managing a body count while barely managing laundry, transforming the gritty underworld into a relatable family comedy.
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As one review noted, the show is “literally a crime drama rooted in a relatable family comedy,” blending the ridiculous with the deeply human in classic Dan Levy fashion.
The Powerhouse Creative Team Behind the Chaos
Levy serves as showrunner, executive producer, writer, and star. He co-created the series with Rachel Sennott, known for her work in Bottoms and I Love LA. This marks Levy’s second original scripted series, following his Emmy-winning sensation Schitt’s Creek, which ran for six seasons through 2020.
The Netflix deal represents the first series from its deal with Levy’s Not a Real Production Company. When the show was announced, Levy stated, “I’m thrilled with the team we’re building both behind the scenes and in front of the camera.” His mission is achieved: the writing is every bit as witty, tight, and hilarious as his previous work, just with significantly more gunfire.
This ensemble project brought together Anne-Marie McGintee as executive producer alongside Levy and Sennott. The creative infrastructure supports what critics describe as a chaotic, unhinged thrill ride that never loses its emotional center.
| Detail | Information |
| Release Date | April 9, 2026 |
| Platform | Netflix (all 8 episodes) |
| Stars | Dan Levy, Taylor Ortega, Laurie Metcalf |
| Created by | Dan Levy and Rachel Sennott |
The Cast That Steals Every Scene
Taylor Ortega plays Morgan Dardano alongside Levy‘s Nicky. The sibling chemistry is absolutely electric, with critics praising their “tumultuous banter nailed to a T.” Ortega is a rising star known for Welcome to Flatch and Another Simple Favor. Their dynamics form the emotional backbone of the entire series.
Legendary actress Laurie Metcalf brings her considerable talent to play the siblings’ mother, delivering what reviewers call a “spectacularly unhinged” performance. Metcalf garnered acclaim for Lady Bird, Scream 2, and Roseanne. Here, she embodies the overbearing mom, chaotic aunt, and no-nonsense grandmother all at once, with frantic, suffocating love that’s equally hilarious and stressful.
Supporting roles feature Jack Innanen, Boran Kuzum, Abby Quinn, Elizabeth Perkins, Jacob Gutierrez, Joe Barbara, and Mark Ivanir. Every cast member elevates the proceedings with precise comedic timing.
“There’s something incredibly over-the-top and wild about the predicament these characters find themselves in, yet the whole thing is grounded in relatable dynamics.”
— Netflix Tudum, Official Series Guide
A Viral Marketing Stunt That Stole the Show
Netflix teased Big Mistakes with one of the most memorable marketing campaigns of the year. On March 10, a mysterious billboard appeared on Sunset Boulevard in Los Angeles featuring a glittering diamond necklace that spelled out 4.9.26. No context. No explanation.
Then came the magic: Netflix posted an augmented reality video showing the necklace being “stolen” right off the billboard. Cast members including Levy, Ortega, Metcalf, Quinn, Kuzum, and Innanen posted selfies wearing the pilfered necklace, revealing the culprits behind the heist. Finally, the billboard shimmered back to life, exposing the numerals as the premiere date: April 9.
The stunt perfectly encapsulated the show’s spirit: chaotic, clever, and impossible to ignore. Days later, the official trailer dropped, confirming what audiences already sensed: this was appointment television.
Why Critics and Viewers Are Obsessed
Early reviewers are calling Big Mistakes a must-watch departure from Schitt’s Creek that stands completely on its own. The series balances sharp writing with genuine emotional stakes, making it more than just a crime comedy. It’s a story about family dysfunction weaponized by circumstance.
The show delivers something rare: relatable characters in utterly ridiculous situations. Watching two people who can barely handle adulting forced to navigate organized crime hits differently when you know they genuinely love each other. That’s the Levy magic, and it’s fully present here. Whether you loved Schitt’s Creek or discover Dan Levy for the first time, Big Mistakes proves he’s a creative force redefining comedy television for a new generation.
All 8 episodes are streaming now exclusively on Netflix. The question isn’t whether you should watch it. The question is whether you can stop yourself from binge-watching it in one sitting like most viewers are attempting.
Sources
- Netflix Tudum – Official Big Mistakes cast guide and release information
- Mamamia – Comprehensive series review and critical analysis
- Deadline – Release date announcement and casting details
