Big Mistakes

Big Mistakes
GenreCrime comedy
Created by
Starring
Country of originUnited States
Original languageEnglish
Production
Executive producers
Production companies
  • Not a Real Production Company
  • Treacly Productions
Original release
NetworkNetflix

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

Premise

Big Mistakes centers on two deeply incapable siblings who are blackmailed into the world of organized crime.[1]

Cast

Main

Recurring

Episodes

No.TitleDirected byWritten by [3]Original release date [2]
1TBADean Holland[4]Dan Levy & Rachel SennottApril 9, 2026 (2026-04-09)
2TBADean Holland[4]Story by : Dan Levy
Teleplay by : Jacqui Rivera
April 9, 2026 (2026-04-09)
3TBATBAEtan FrankelApril 9, 2026 (2026-04-09)
4TBATBAErin LevyApril 9, 2026 (2026-04-09)
5TBATBATimothy GreenbergApril 9, 2026 (2026-04-09)
6TBATBADan LevyApril 9, 2026 (2026-04-09)
7TBATBAStory by : Jacqui Rivera
Teleplay by : Jacqui Rivera & Erin Levy
April 9, 2026 (2026-04-09)
8TBATBAStory by : Dan Levy
Teleplay by : Etan Frankel & Timothy Greenberg
April 9, 2026 (2026-04-09)

Production

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 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.[4]

The cast also includes Taylor Ortega, playing Levy's sister and Laurie Metcalf playing the duo's mother, as well as Jack Innanen, Boran Kuzum and Abby Quinn in series regular roles and Elizabeth Perkins, Jacob Gutierrez, Joe Barbara, Josh Fadem and Mark Ivanir in recurring roles.[1][7]

Filming began in New Jersey in August 2025.[8]

Release

The series is set to premiere April 9, 2026.[2]

References

  1. ^ a b Andreeva, Nellie (14 May 2025). "Dan Levy Comedy Series Ordered By Netflix After Long, Twisty Journey To Screen; Taylor Ortega & Laurie Metcalf Also Star". Deadline Hollywood. Retrieved 14 August 2025.
  2. ^ a b c d e Darwish, Meaghan (11 March 2026). "Big Mistakes: Dan Levy Comedy Sets Premiere Date at Netflix as Cast Teases Trailer". TV Insider. Retrieved 15 March 2026.
  3. ^ "Big Mistakes - WGA Directory". Writers Guild of America. Retrieved 16 March 2026.
  4. ^ a b c "Video: "Big Mistakes" - Official Trailer - Netflix | TheFutonCritic.com". The Futon Critic (Press release). 12 March 2026. Retrieved 15 March 2026 – via Netflix.
  5. ^ Porter, Rick (14 May 2025). "'Star Search' Reborn at Netflix as Live Competition". Hollywood Reporter. Retrieved 13 August 2025.
  6. ^ Shanfeld, Ethan (13 August 2025). "Dan Levy's Netflix Crime Comedy Gets Title, Casts Jack Innanen, Elizabeth Perkins and More". Variety. Retrieved 13 August 2025.
  7. ^ Petski, Denise (13 August 2025). "Dan Levy's Netflix Comedy Series 'Big Mistakes' Rounds Out Cast With 8 As Production Begins". Deadline Hollywood. Retrieved 13 August 2025.
  8. ^ Porter, Rick (13 August 2025). "Dan Levy's Netflix Comedy Gets Title 'Big Mistakes,' Rounds Out Cast". Hollywood Reporter. Retrieved 13 August 2025.