Dan Levy is back on TV — and this time he’s bringing organized crime, sibling chaos, and Laurie Metcalf playing his mother. Big Mistakes, his first original scripted series since the Emmy-sweeping Schitt’s Creek, officially lands on Netflix on April 9, 2026. If you haven’t been tracking this one, now’s the time to start.
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What Is Big Mistakes About?
Co-created by Levy and Bottoms breakout Rachel Sennott, Big Mistakes centers on two deeply incapable siblings who are blackmailed into the world of organized crime Netflix Tudum — a premise that perfectly blends Levy’s signature dysfunctional family warmth with genuinely high-stakes chaos.
Levy shared his excitement when the show was first announced: “I’m so excited to be bringing this truly chaotic family story to life with Netflix. Taylor Ortega is going to become a household name and it’s been my life’s mission to get to call Laurie Metcalf ‘mother.'” Netflix Tudum
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Big Mistakes Series Info at a Glance
| Detail | Info |
|---|---|
| Series | Big Mistakes |
| Platform | Netflix (Worldwide) |
| Premiere Date | April 9, 2026 |
| Episodes | 8 |
| Created By | Dan Levy & Rachel Sennott |
| Filmed In | New Jersey, USA |
| Filming Period | August 1 – October 9, 2025 |
| Lead: Sibling Duo | Dan Levy & Taylor Ortega |
| Mother | Laurie Metcalf |
| Supporting Cast | Elizabeth Perkins, Boran Kuzum, Abby Quinn |
The Cast — A Perfectly Chaotic Ensemble
Dan Levy and Taylor Ortega play the sibling duo at the heart of the story, while Laurie Metcalf portrays their mother.
Levy is most well-known for Schitt’s Creek, which he created and starred in alongside his father, Eugene Levy — and for Netflix has since starred in Unfrosted as Andy Warhol and directed, wrote, and starred in Good Grief. Netflix Tudum
Laurie Metcalf is beloved for her iconic role as Jackie Harris in Roseanne and its sequel The Conners, spanning a total of 352 episodes across both shows. Netflix Tudum
Taylor Ortega, best known for playing Shego in the live-action Kim Possible TV movie, has also appeared in Succession, What We Do in the Shadows, and Ghosts. Netflix Tudum
Rounding out the ensemble are Jack Innanen, Boran Kuzum, Abby Quinn, Elizabeth Perkins, and Mark Ivanir (Emilia Pérez, Zero Day).
Why Big Mistakes Could Be Netflix’s Funniest Show of 2026
Big Mistakes is the first show produced under Levy’s overall deal with Netflix through his production company, Not a Real Production Company. Netflix Tudum With Rachel Sennott — one of the sharpest comedy voices of her generation — co-creating alongside him, and a cast loaded with television veterans, the ingredients for a genuine hit are all there.
The comedy series format gives them 8 full episodes to let this chaotic family breathe — something Levy has always done best. Mark your calendars.
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FAQs
Q: What is Big Mistakes on Netflix about and when does it premiere?
Big Mistakes is a crime comedy series co-created by Dan Levy and Rachel Sennott about two incapable siblings blackmailed into organized crime. It premieres on Netflix on April 9, 2026, with 8 episodes.
Q: Is Big Mistakes Dan Levy’s first TV show since Schitt’s Creek?
Yes — Big Mistakes is Levy’s first original scripted TV series since Schitt’s Creek ended in 2020. It marks his first project under his overall Netflix deal via his production company, Not a Real Production Company.
