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After co-production schitt’s creek With his father, Dan Levy comes up with his new series big mistakes for Netflix, which he not only co-produced but also starred in. Is it worth seeing? Here’s our review.
8-episode crime comedy drama big mistakes Comes from a well-established creative team. The series is created (and headlined) by acclaimed Schitt’s Creek co-creator Dan Levy. Comedian and actress also on board as co-producers Rachel Sennott (known for I like LA, I used to be funny). They’re both extremely capable of providing laughs, and they do just that with their distinct styles. It blends some dry humor with clever one-liners, eccentric characters and physical comedy.
big mistakes Centers on two siblings: Nicky (Levi), a gay community pastor, and Morgan (Taylor Ortega), a stubborn school teacher. At the beginning of the series, they are bought together due to the death of their grandmother. At each other’s side, their volatile relationship leads to chaos and trouble. And soon, after Morgan steals a precious necklace from a shop following a small argument, they find themselves being blackmailed into the world of organized crime. At first, they are assigned a few daily duties – collecting drug money, etc. – and as they become more and more involved in the cartel business, the stakes get higher and the tasks bigger.
Big mistakes. (Left to Right) Abby Quinn as Natalie, Dan Levy as Nikki and Taylor Ortega as Morgan in episode 108 of Big Mistakes. Ten million. Courtesy of Netflix © 2026
As Nikki and Morgan unknowingly carry out their operations within the cartel, they have to balance it with their daily lives and relationships. Nikki’s relationship with her boyfriend is growing while she is also trying to manage her troupe, a task that is becoming increasingly difficult to manage alongside her illegal activities. Meanwhile, Morgan has a tumultuous relationship and temporary engagement with Max (Jack Innan).
The secondary storyline sees Nicky and Morgan’s mother, Linda (Laurie Metcalfe), run for mayor with the help of her other daughter, Natalie (Abby Quinn). His mayoral campaign is no walk in the park; She clashes with her rival, leading to fights, brawls and heated exchanges. In terms of story, this arc was undoubtedly the weakest, slowing down the pace after the crime aspect of the story, but there can be no criticism of Laurie Metcalf’s strong performance, which is always fun to watch.
Big mistakes. (Left to Right) Abby Quinn as Natalie and Laurie Metcalf as Linda in episode 103 of Big Mistakes. Ten million. Spencer Pager/Netflix © 2025
main attraction of big mistakes Certainly this is not a cartel operation, which is at the base-level, not complex at all. If you want a thrilling mob drama, look elsewhere. Rather, the highlight is the dynamic between Levi’s Nicky and Ortega’s Morgan. The show skillfully dramatizes brother-sister arguments. Individually, they have their own specialties. Both of them are stubborn characters. Where Morgan is streetwise, Nicky is undeniably enthusiastic but lacks restraint and common sense. When they’re paired together, their dynamic is intense, and their chemistry provides plenty of laughs, especially in moments of absurdity and physical comedy.
With such a respected creative team in the comedy field, big mistakes Humor drips naturally, maybe a little bit Very Often and unnecessarily, the crime aspects lose their edge. The show isn’t afraid to make brutal and shocking changes – There’s one moment in particular where the series turns brutal. – but often, the scenes feel less weighty than they should. It is always based on humor.
Unlike Levi’s favorite work, schitt’s creekWhich is overall a warm, gentle, heartfelt and uplifting series, big mistakes Makes things more chaotic and crazy – in a good way.
With eight 30-minute episodes, the season is well-paced. As said, it absolutely needs to be refurbished. The first season leaves clever twists and fun cliffhangers, opening up possibilities Very The story will be explored in the second season. It feels like a solid platform and foundation to build upon; It is all set to continue.
MVP of big mistakes
Big mistakes. Dan Levy as Nicky in episode 103 of Big Mistakes. Ten million. Spencer Pager/Netflix © 2025
Dan Levy – It seems harsh not to choose Levi’s co-star Taylor Ortega, who is phenomenal throughout. However, Levy’s comedic expertise shines through. Both his brilliant performance And His intense work as a listener.
Watch big mistakes On Netflix if you want:
- schitt’s creek
- cleaning lady
- beef
decision
Whereas big mistakes Tons of laughs and boasting a funny plot (which is perfect for watching in the background), it’s definitely nothing to write home about. Levy has given no other play that reaches the same heights schitt’s creekWhich I still consider his best work to date, but big mistakes Will attract the same crowd. Similarly, big mistakes There will undoubtedly be benefits to multi-season racing. The finale offers a satisfying twist, but it’s far from a proper conclusion. The premise could have suffered from falling into cliché, but it avoided falling too deeply into heavy trope territory.
Additionally, narratively and stylistically, big mistakes This also sounds like a popular Netflix series, beef. assume that beef With season 2 right around the corner, it feels like Netflix is stepping on their own toes a bit with this one. Think of it as a delicious appetizer first beef season 2.
