Big Mistakes
Release poster
Genre Crime comedy
Created by
  • Dan Levy
  • Rachel Sennott
Starring
  • Dan Levy
  • Taylor Ortega
  • Laurie Metcalf
  • Jack Innanen
  • Boran Kuzum
  • Abby Quinn
Country of origin United States
Original language English
No. of series 1
No. of episodes 8
Production
Executive producers
  • Dan Levy
  • Rachel Sennott
  • Ann-Marie McGintee
  • Dean Holland
  • Etan Frankel
  • Timothy Greenberg
Running time 31–37 minutes
Production companies
  • Not a Real Production Company
  • Treacly Productions
Original release
Network Netflix
Release April 9, 2026 (2026-04-09)

Big Mistakes is a 2026 American crime comedy television series for Netflix, created by Dan Levy and Rachel Sennott. Levy also acts as showrunner and leads the cast. The series premiered on April 9, 2026.

Cast

Main

  • Dan Levy as Nicky, an openly gay pastor who gets blackmailed
  • Taylor Ortega as Morgan, Nicky's sister
  • Laurie Metcalf as Linda, Nicky, Natalie, and Morgan's mother
  • Jack Innanen as Max, Morgan's boyfriend
  • Boran Kuzum as Yusuf
  • Abby Quinn as Natalie, Nicky and Morgan's sister

Recurring

  • Elizabeth Perkins as Annette
  • Jacob Gutierrez as Tareq
  • Joe Barbara as Mike
  • Josh Fadem as Ashley
  • Mark Ivanir as Ivan

Episodes

No. Title Directed by Written by Original release date
1 "Get Your Nonna A Necklace" Dean Holland Dan Levy & Rachel Sennott April 9, 2026 (2026-04-09)
2 "I Will Do ANYTHING To Survive" Dean Holland Story by : Dan Levy
Teleplay by : Jacqui Rivera		 April 9, 2026 (2026-04-09)
3 "Show Me The Money" Adam Bernstein Etan Frankel April 9, 2026 (2026-04-09)
4 "Weakness Always Exposes Itself" Adam Bernstein Erin Levy April 9, 2026 (2026-04-09)
5 "James 4:17" Colin Bucksey Timothy Greenberg April 9, 2026 (2026-04-09)
6 "You F-ck With My Family, You F-ck With Me" Colin Bucksey Dan Levy April 9, 2026 (2026-04-09)
7 "I’ve Really Enjoyed My Time With You" Iain B. MacDonald Story by : Jacqui Rivera
Teleplay by : Jacqui Rivera & Erin Levy		 April 9, 2026 (2026-04-09)
8 "Rock, Paper, Scissors" Iain B. MacDonald Story by : Dan Levy
Teleplay by : Etan Frankel & Timothy Greenberg		 April 9, 2026 (2026-04-09)

Production

Development

The series is from Dan Levy and Rachel Sennott and was picked up by Netflix in May 2025 as part of Levy's overall deal with the streaming service.[1] Levy also acts as showrunner and leads the cast as well as serving as executive producer alongside Rachel Sennott and Anne-Marie McGintee for Not a Real Production Company.[2] Executive producers also include Dean Holland who directed the first two episodes, Etan Frankel, and Timothy Greenberg.[3] The series underwent multiple changes during its development. The comedy was originally created by Levy and Sennott as a starring vehicle for the duo as siblings, but Sennott's HBO comedy I Love LA was picked up to series, ruling her out. A casting search led to Taylor Ortega being cast in the sister role by early March 2025, while Laurie Metcalf had already been cast.

Casting

Alongside Levy, Ortega, and Metcalf, Jack Innanen, Boran Kuzum and Abby Quinn were cast. Elizabeth Perkins, Jacob Gutierrez, Joe Barbara, Josh Fadem and Mark Ivanir appear in recurring roles.[4][5]

Filming

Principal photography began in New Jersey in August 2025.[6]

Release

The series premiered on April 9, 2026, on Netflix.[7]

Reception

Metacritic review
breakdown (unweighted)

Positive
10 (56%)
Mixed
6 (33%)
Negative
2 (11%)

On the review aggregator website Rotten Tomatoes, the series holds an approval rating of 95% based on 19 reviews.[8] On Metacritic, the series holds a weighted average score of 64 out of 100, based on 18 critic reviews, indicating "generally favorable" reviews.[9]

References

  1. ^ Porter, Rick (May 14, 2025). "'Star Search' Reborn at Netflix as Live Competition". Hollywood Reporter. Retrieved August 13, 2025.
  2. ^ Shanfeld, Ethan (August 13, 2025). "Dan Levy's Netflix Crime Comedy Gets Title, Casts Jack Innanen, Elizabeth Perkins and More". Variety. Retrieved August 13, 2025.
  3. ^ "Video: "Big Mistakes" - Official Trailer - Netflix | TheFutonCritic.com". The Futon Critic (Press release). March 12, 2026. Retrieved March 15, 2026 – via Netflix.
  4. ^ Andreeva, Nellie (May 14, 2025). "Dan Levy Comedy Series Ordered By Netflix After Long, Twisty Journey To Screen; Taylor Ortega & Laurie Metcalf Also Star". Deadline Hollywood. Retrieved August 14, 2025.
  5. ^ Petski, Denise (August 13, 2025). "Dan Levy's Netflix Comedy Series 'Big Mistakes' Rounds Out Cast With 8 As Production Begins". Deadline Hollywood. Retrieved August 13, 2025.
  6. ^ Porter, Rick (August 13, 2025). "Dan Levy's Netflix Comedy Gets Title 'Big Mistakes,' Rounds Out Cast". Hollywood Reporter. Retrieved August 13, 2025.
  7. ^ Darwish, Meaghan (March 11, 2026). "Big Mistakes: Dan Levy Comedy Sets Premiere Date at Netflix as Cast Teases Trailer". TV Insider. Retrieved March 15, 2026.
  8. ^ "Big Mistakes: Season 1". Rotten Tomatoes. Retrieved April 10, 2026.
  9. ^ "Big Mistakes: Season 1". Metacritic. Retrieved April 9, 2026.