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Big Mistakes is finally here on Netflix as a chaotic new crime comedy. Dan Levy teams with Laurie Metcalf in this wild eight-episode series that dropped today, April 9, 2026. Two hopelessly incapable siblings tumble into organized crime chaos.
🔥 Quick Facts
- Release Date: All 8 episodes streaming now on Netflix as of April 9, 2026
- Created By: Dan Levy and Rachel Sennott, marking Levy’s second original scripted series
- Main Cast: Dan Levy as church pastor Nicky, Taylor Ortega as school teacher Morgan, Laurie Metcalf as Linda, plus Jack Innanen, Boran Kuzum, and Abby Quinn
- Plot Trigger: Morgan steals a necklace as a gift, triggering blackmail into organized crime
Schitt’s Creek Creator Returns with Dark Comedy Gold
Dan Levy, the Emmy-winning co-creator of Schitt’s Creek, presents his ambitious first Netflix venture. He stars, executive produces, and showruns Big Mistakes, working alongside co-creator Rachel Sennott. This crime comedy takes the tender sibling dynamics Levy mastered before and throws them into a world of criminal chaos.
The series follows two completely inept siblings: Nicky Spencer, a pastor by day, and his sister Morgan, a school teacher struggling to navigate life. Their worlds collide after a stolen necklace intended as a grandmother’s gift spirals into blackmail. Suddenly, both are forced into assignments for dangerous criminals despite being utterly helpless at crime.
Big Mistakes cast features Dan Levy, Laurie Metcalf in Netflix’s new crime comedy series
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Incredible Ensemble Cast Ready to Stumble Through Crime
Laurie Metcalf, legendary actress from Lady Bird, Roseanne, and Hacks, plays Linda, the family matriarch. Taylor Ortega, known for Welcome to Flatch and The Four Seasons, brings vital energy as Morgan. Supporting cast includes Jack Innanen as Max, Boran Kuzum as Yusuf, and Abby Quinn as Natalie.
The cast also features Elizabeth Perkins from Weeds and Sharp Objects, plus Mark Ivanir, who appeared in Emilia Pérez and Zero Day. Jacob Gutierrez, Joe Barbara, and others complete this powerhouse ensemble. Each actor brings depth to characters caught between family loyalty and criminal necessity.
What to Expect from the Series
| Detail | Information |
| Release Date | April 9, 2026 |
| Platform | Netflix (all episodes at once) |
| Episodes | 8 episodes, Season 1 |
| Creators | Dan Levy, Rachel Sennott |
The series blends dark comedy with crime thriller elements, focusing on family dysfunction. According to Dan Levy, the premise excited him immediately. He noted that his character Nicky, a pastor completely out of his depth, represents exactly the kind of liability a criminal organization would detest.
“I just know that if I ever were tasked with helping a criminal organization, I would be the biggest liability. So that, to me, felt like a very funny place to start.”
— Dan Levy, creator and star
Marketing Buzz and Promotional Brilliance
Netflix orchestrated an elaborate necklace heist marketing campaign leading to the premiere. A mysterious diamond necklace billboard appeared on Sunset Boulevard in Los Angeles, displaying the premiere date 4.9.26. Augmented reality videos showed the necklace being stolen from the billboard.
Cast members including Dan Levy, Taylor Ortega, Laurie Metcalf, and others then posted selfies wearing the stolen necklace on Netflix’s social channels, revealing themselves as the culprits. The billboard eventually shimmered back to life, unveiling the actual release date. This creative stunt built massive anticipation among fans.
Will There Be a Season 2 of Big Mistakes?
Since Big Mistakes just premiered today, April 9, 2026, no renewal announcement has been made yet. However, Dan Levy recently stated he has ambitious plans for the story. The creator expressed confidence in having more material to tell, though Netflix will ultimately decide based on audience reception and viewership metrics.
The eight-episode first season sets up plenty of unresolved storylines involving the family’s criminal entanglements. Expect major cliffhangers and character developments that could carry into future seasons if the network greenlights more episodes.
Watch the Official Trailer
Sources
- Netflix Tudum – Official cast and series information
- IMDb – Complete cast and episode details
- The Hollywood Reporter – Reviews and creator insights
