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Big Mistakes

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Big Mistakes
Release poster
GenreCrime comedy
Created by
Starring
Country of originUnited States
Original languageEnglish
No. of series1
No. of episodes8
Production
Executive producers
Running time31–37 minutes
Production companies
Original release
NetworkNetflix
ReleaseApril 9, 2026 (2026-04-09) –
present

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. In May 2026, the series was renewed for a second season.[1]

Premise

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The series is about two incompetent siblings, pastor Nicky (Dan Levy) and troublemaker Morgan (Taylor Ortega), who find themselves blackmailed by members of organized crime,[2] following an ill-advised theft for their dying grandmother,[3] while also dealing with their burdened mother Linda (Laurie Metcalf), and their sycophantic sister, Natalie (Abby Quinn).[4]

Cast

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Main

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Recurring

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Production

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Development

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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.[5] 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.[6] Executive producers also include Dean Holland who directed the first two episodes, Etan Frankel, and Timothy Greenberg.[7] Erin Levy and Jacqui Rivera also served as co-executive producers. 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

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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.[8][9]

Filming

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Season 2 filming at La Bella Salumeria, an Italian delicatessen in Union City, New Jersey, in October 2026

Principal photography for Season 1 began in New Jersey in August 2025.[2] To effect the fictional New Jersey suburb of Glenview,[10] the 46-day shoot took place in over 40 locations in the Garden State,[11] the Harem Cabaret in Lodi; the Crystal Inn in Eatontown; and Edison Millwork & Hardware, and Adam's Fine Clothing & Tuxedo stores in New Providence,[3] the latter of which is a family-owned business that served as the location used for Morelli's Hardware, the fictional store in the show.[3][10] The Wyoming Presbyterian Church in Millburn was used for the church where Nicky serves as pastor. Deerfield School, Hatfield Swamp, the Springfield Municipal Building in Springfield, New Jersey,[10][12] the Fosterfields Living Historical Farm in Morristown,[10] Hazel Wood Cemetery in Colonia,[10][13] the Union Township Police Department,[14] and Essex County Airport in Fairfield, were also used as settings.[11][14] In September 2025, filming was conducted at the Hackettstown Livestock Auction market on West Stiger Street in Hackettstown.[15] Other towns used included Caldwell, Cranford, Franklin Lakes, Irvington, Jersey City, Warren, and Weehawken.[11][14] The cartel storyline in Episode 7 was shot in San Juan, Puerto Rico, whose coastline and architecture was used to stand in for the luxurious Miami waterfront.[10]

By September 2026, Season 2 was being filmed in Metuchen, New Jersey, at locations that included Thomas Peterson Park, and YESTERcades, a retro arcade that was transformed into Caputo’s Yarn & Crafts, a yarn store seen in the series.[13][16]

Episodes

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No.TitleDirected byWritten byOriginal release date
1"Get Your Nonna A Necklace"Dean HollandDan Levy & Rachel SennottApril 9, 2026 (2026-04-09)
With their grandmother on death's door, two siblings, Morgan and Nicky, are forced to look for a gift for her final birthday. However, Morgan commits an ultimate act that soon comes back to bite the siblings.
2"I Will Do ANYTHING To Survive"Dean HollandStory by : Dan Levy
Teleplay by : Jacqui Rivera		April 9, 2026 (2026-04-09)
As Max and Morgan race against the clock to retrieve the necklace, Linda begins to stretch herself thin trying to organize the perfect family funeral for the community to help her campaign.
3"Show Me The Money"Adam BernsteinEtan FrankelApril 9, 2026 (2026-04-09)
Morgan and Nicky find themselves in further hot water when they return the necklace to the right owner. After receiving some news, Linda reconsiders her mayoral candidacy.
4"Weakness Always Exposes Itself"Adam BernsteinErin LevyApril 9, 2026 (2026-04-09)
As Max and Morgan get personal in an intense couple's therapy, Nicky and Tareq grow closer. Linda endures a tense debate. An unexpected guest comes to dinner.
5"James 4:17"Colin BuckseyTimothy GreenbergApril 9, 2026 (2026-04-09)
Morgan is forced to finish a mission with Yusuf. Meanwhile, Nicky tries to fix his life. Linda and Tom, her opposition mayoral candidate, go to war.
6"You F-ck With My Family, You F-ck With Me"Colin BuckseyDan LevyApril 9, 2026 (2026-04-09)
With Yusuf gone, Ivan begins to go on a warpath to find him. Linda and Tom's political feud reaches a new height. While distancing himself from Morgan and Ivan, Nicky encounters a problem with his relationship with Tareq. Morgan and Max attend a baby shower, which ends horribly.
7"I've Really Enjoyed My Time With You"Iain B. MacDonaldStory by : Jacqui Rivera
Teleplay by : Jacqui Rivera & Erin Levy		April 9, 2026 (2026-04-09)
Morgan, Nicky, and Ivan head down to Miami where with the help of heavy narcotics, old buried emotion rise to surface. Meanwhile, Ivan quickly realizes the deal is starting to go south.
8"Rock, Paper, Scissors"Iain B. MacDonaldStory by : Dan Levy
Teleplay by : Etan Frankel & Timothy Greenberg		April 9, 2026 (2026-04-09)
After the deadly shooting, Nicky and Morgan find themselves on the deep end as matters go from bad to worse when a surprise guest resurfaces with surprising information. Linda finds herself going toe to toe in a final battle with Tom.

Release

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The series premiered on April 9, 2026, on Netflix.[17]

Reception

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Critical response

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Metacritic review
breakdown (unweighted)

Positive
13 (57%)
Mixed
8 (35%)
Negative
2 (9%)

On the review aggregator website Rotten Tomatoes, the series holds an approval rating of 80%, based on 55 reviews, with an average rating of 7.1/10. The website's critics consensus reads: "Dan Levy and Rachel Sennott concoct a hilarious send-up of the classic family crime drama genre with witty verve, a stellar ensemble cast, and the assurance that Big Mistakes gets it right."[18] On Metacritic, the series holds a weighted average score of 65 out of 100, based on 23 critic reviews, indicating "generally favorable" reviews.[19]

Accolades

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Award Date of ceremony Category Recipient(s) Result Ref.
Celebration of LGBTQ+ Cinema & Television May 30, 2026 Vanguard Award Dan Levy Honored [20]
Dorian TV Awards August 15, 2026 Best TV Performance – Comedy Nominated [21]
Gotham TV Awards June 1, 2026 Breakthrough Comedy Series Dan Levy, Rachel Sennott, Etan Frankel, Timothy Greenberg, Dean Holland, and, Anne-Marie McGintee Nominated [22]
Outstanding Lead Performance in a Comedy Series Dan Levy Nominated
Taylor Ortega Nominated
Outstanding Supporting Performance in a Comedy Series Laurie Metcalf Won

References

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  1. ↑ Campione, Katie (May 13, 2026). "'Big Mistakes' Renewed for Season 2 at Netflix; Dan Levy Signs New Deal". Deadline Hollywood. Archived from the original on May 15, 2026. Retrieved May 21, 2026.
  2. 1 2 Porter, Rick (August 13, 2025). "Dan Levy's Netflix Comedy Gets Title 'Big Mistakes', Rounds Out Cast". The Hollywood Reporter. Archived from the original on August 13, 2025. Retrieved August 13, 2025.
  3. 1 2 3 Willis, David P. (April 15, 2026). "Netflix series 'Big Mistakes' filmed all over NJ; more shows coming". Asbury Park Press. Retrieved October 25, 2026.{{cite web}}: CS1 maint: url-status (link)
  4. ↑ Starkey, Anna (July 13, 2026). "Big Mistakes follows siblings blackmailed into organized crime". Santa Maria Sun. Archived from the original on October 19, 2026. Retrieved October 19, 2026.
  5. ↑ Porter, Rick (May 14, 2025). "'Star Search' Reborn at Netflix as Live Competition". The Hollywood Reporter. Retrieved August 13, 2025.
  6. ↑ 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.
  7. ↑ "Video: 'Big Mistakes' – Official Trailer – Netflix | TheFutonCritic.com". The Futon Critic (Press release). March 12, 2026. Retrieved March 15, 2026 – via Netflix.
  8. ↑ 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.
  9. ↑ 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.
  10. 1 2 3 4 5 6 Weaver, Shane (April 20, 2026). "These were the New Jersey filming locations for Dan Levy's new Netflix comedy 'Big Mistakes'". Time Out, New York. Archived from the original on April 21, 2026. Retrieved October 19, 2026.
  11. 1 2 3 "Made in New Jersey: Dan Levy's New Comedy 'Big Mistakes' Makes a Big Impact". Netflix. April 15, 2026. Archived from the original on May 14, 2026. Retrieved October 19, 2026.
  12. ↑ Kipp, Guy (October 1, 2026). "Netflix Returns to Springfield Municipal Court for Additional Filming". TAPinto Springfield. Archived from the original on October 25, 2026. Retrieved October 25, 2026.
  13. 1 2 Antonelli, Toniann (September 17, 2026). "Small town, big production: Netflix's 'Big Mistakes' films in Metuchen". News 12 New Jersey. Archived from the original on October 19, 2026. Retrieved October 19, 2026.
  14. 1 2 3 Johnson, Eric (April 17, 2026). "Netflix's 'Big Mistakes' was filmed all over NJ — here's where". New Jersey 101.5. Archived from the original on October 2, 2026. Retrieved October 19, 2026.
  15. ↑ Edwards, Jay (April 10, 2026). "Hackettstown makes Netflix debut in 'Big Mistakes' filmed at local auction". WRNJ. Archived from the original on October 19, 2026. Retrieved October 19, 2026.
  16. ↑ Heath, Rebecca (September 18, 2026). "Netflix's 'Big Mistakes' Season 2 just filmed in this N.J. borough". NJ.com. Archived from the original on September 19, 2026. Retrieved October 19, 2026.
  17. ↑ 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.
  18. ↑ "Big Mistakes: Season 1". Rotten Tomatoes. Retrieved May 22, 2026.
  19. ↑ "Big Mistakes: Season 1". Metacritic. Retrieved May 22, 2026.
  20. ↑ Hammond, Pete (April 8, 2026). "'Heated Rivalry' and Emmy Winners Dan Levy, Hannah Einbinder, Jane Lynch Lead Honorees for Critics Choice's Celebration of LGBTQ+ Cinema & Television". Deadline Hollywood. Archived from the original on April 8, 2026. Retrieved May 30, 2026.
  21. ↑ Davidson, Denton (August 15, 2026). "'Heated Rivalry', 'Hacks' Win Big at GALECA's 18th Dorian TV Awards". Gold Derby. Archived from the original on August 15, 2026. Retrieved August 15, 2026.
  22. ↑ Lewis, Hilary (June 1, 2026). "Gotham TV Awards: 'DTF St. Louis' Takes Two Awards as 'Pluribus', 'I Love LA' Win Key Prizes". The Hollywood Reporter. Retrieved June 3, 2026.
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