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Dan Levy returns to Netflix with Big Mistakes, featuring Laurie Metcalf in a wildly chaotic family crime comedy. Two disorganized siblings become entangled in organized crime after a fateful decision spirals into mayhem. All 8 episodes are now streaming on Netflix.
🔥 Quick Facts
- Release Date: April 9, 2026 on Netflix with all 8 episodes available
- Main Cast: Dan Levy, Taylor Ortega, Laurie Metcalf, co-created with Rachel Sennott
- Plot Setup: Nicky and Morgan steal a necklace and face blackmail into criminal assignments
- Critical Reception: 94% on Rotten Tomatoes and 6.6/10 on IMDb with mixed reviews
Dan Levy Leads Comedy Thriller with Star-Studded Cast
Dan Levy makes his return to television as creator, showrunner, and lead in this ambitious family crime comedy. Levy plays Nicky, an uptight church pastor who becomes trapped in the organized crime world. Taylor Ortega shines as his sister Morgan, a schoolteacher dragged into increasingly dangerous situations. Laurie Metcalf steals scenes as their mother Linda, adding layers of family dysfunction to the chaos.
The ensemble cast includes Jack Innanen, Boran Kuzum, Abby Quinn, and Elizabeth Perkins. Levy stated that working with Metcalf was a career highlight, saying it was always his mission to call her mother on screen.
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How One Stolen Necklace Spirals Into Organized Crime
The story kicks off when siblings Nicky and Morgan make a single impulsive decision that derails everything. After stealing a necklace, they become blackmailed by dangerous criminals into a series of alarming criminal assignments. These deeply incapable siblings must navigate cartel politics while remaining hilariously incompetent at every turn.
As the season progresses, Nicky and Morgan sink deeper into chaos they are ill-equipped to handle. Their disorganized approach to organized crime becomes the show’s central comedy, as bad decisions compound into worse ones throughout all 8 episodes.
Critical Reception and What Reviewers Are Saying
| Metric | Rating |
| Rotten Tomatoes (Critics) | 94% Fresh |
| IMDb (User Reviews) | 6.6/10 from 633+ users |
| Episodes | 8 episodes, all streaming |
| Genre | Crime Comedy, Family Drama |
Critics praised the show’s bold approach and the chemistry between cast members. The Hollywood Reporter noted that the series offers plenty of mayhem, though some reviewers felt it lacked emotional logic in places. The New Yorker called it a crime show crafted for specific audiences with high-energy comedy appeal.
Rachel Sennott Co-Creates with Dan Levy on Netflix Series
“It’s been my life’s mission to get to call Laurie Metcalf mother. I’m thrilled with the team we’re building both behind the scenes and in front of the camera.”
— Dan Levy, Creator and Star
Rachel Sennott, known for Bottoms and I Love LA, co-created the series with Levy and serves as executive producer. This marks Levy’s second original scripted series after his Emmy-winning hit Schitt’s Creek. The production comes from Not a Real Production Company under his overall deal with Netflix.
Will There Be a Season 2 of Big Mistakes?
Netflix is yet to announce renewal status for Big Mistakes Season 2. The finale sets up potential storylines for future seasons when Nicky and Morgan face major consequences from the criminal underworld. Viewer reaction and critical praise may influence whether the siblings will return for another chaotic chapter of organized crime incompetence.
Sources
- Netflix Tudum – Cast information and behind-the-scenes details about Big Mistakes
- IMDb – Ratings, episode count, and production credits for the series
- The Hollywood Reporter – Critical review and cast analysis
