Dan Levy and Taylor Ortega unite for a chaotic, sibling crime drama comedy, Big Mistakes. Here's all we know about its cast, release, and more.
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Netflix’s April 2026 slate is packed, but a few shows have caught the curiosity of many. One such show is Dan Levy and Rachell Sennott’s Big Mistakes.
| Aspect | Details |
|---|---|
| Name | Big Mistakes |
| Release Date | April 9, 2026 (8 eps; 12 AM PDT) |
| Creator/s | Dan Levy (showrunner/exec producer) Rachel Sennott (exec producer) |
| Main Cast | Dan Levy (Nicky, queer priest), Taylor Ortega (Morgan), Laurie Metcalf (Linda/mom), Jack Innanen (Max), Boran Kuzum (Yusuf), Abby Quinn (Natalie) |
| Supporting | Elizabeth Perkins (Annette), Jacob Gutierrez (Tareq), Joe Barbara (Mike), Josh Fadem (Ashley), Mark Ivanir (Ivan) |
| Plot | Estranged siblings Nicky & Morgan’s grandma theft spirals into a crime syndicate blackmail; clashing personalities amid high-risk jobs. |
| Producers | Anne-Marie McGintee, Dean Holland, Etan Frankel, Timothy Greenberg |
| Platform | Netflix exclusive |
While we all love watching people mess up, the upcoming show dials up the messing up part to an extreme. Promising to be messy, hilarious, and tragic, here is all we know about the show and why you shouldn’t miss it!
When is Big Mistakes Releasing?
The show is set to premiere on April 9, 2026, on Netflix. Containing eight episodes in the first season, it will follow the usual Netflix release strategy with all episodes being released at once.
While a release timing has not been revealed by Netflix, new shows and films usually drop at 12 AM PDT. Here is the global release timing for your reference:
| Timezone | Release Time |
|---|---|
| PDT (US West Coast) | 12:00 AM (April 9) |
| EDT (US East Coast) | 3:00 AM (April 9) |
| MDT (Mountain Daylight) | 1:00 AM (April 9) |
| CDT (Central Daylight) | 2:00 AM (April 9) |
| AKDT (Alaska Daylight) | 11:00 PM (April  |
| HST (Hawaii Standard) | 9:00 PM (April |
| GMT (UK) | 7:00 AM (April 9) |
| CET (Central Europe) | 8:00 AM (April 9) |
| JST (Japan) | 4:00 PM (April 9) |
| KST (Korea) | 4:00 PM (April 9) |
| IST (India) | 12:30 PM (April 9) |
| SGT (Singapore) | 3:00 PM (April 9) |
| PHST (Philippines) | 3:00 PM (April 9) |
| AEDT (Australia) | 6:00 PM (April 9) |
However, keep in mind that these timings may differ slightly from place to place due to regional variations.
Who is in the Cast of Big Mistakes?
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Co-created by Dan Levy, the series also stars him in the lead, apart from serving as the showrunner and executive producer (via Tudum). Here is the complete cast of the show:
- Dan Levy as Nicky (main)
- Taylor Ortega as Morgan (main)
- Laurie Metcalf as Linda (main)
- Jack Innanen as Max (main)
- Boran Kuzum as Yusuf (main)
- Abby Quinn as Natalie (main)
- Elizabeth Perkins as Annette (supporting)
- Jacob Gutierrez as Tareq (supporting)
- Joe Barbara as Mike (supporting)
- Josh Fadem as Ashley (supporting)
- Mark Ivanir as Ivan (supporting)
The series also marks Levy’s first-ever as per his overall television deal with the streamer and his second original scripted series following the success of Schitt’s Creek. Anne-Marie McGintee, along with Dean Holland, Etan Frankel, and Timothy Greenberg, executive produces for Not a Real Production Company.
What is Big Mistakes About?
At its core, Big Mistakes is about two widely opposite and chaotic siblings who get pulled into organized crime because of a mistake and are now being blackmailed by criminals to do their bidding. However, the series is so much more than that.
The story follows Nicky and Morgan, who do not get along with each other. But they have to get used to each other when a misguided theft for their dying grandmother ends up rattling their lives and pulling them into a life of crime (via Deadline).
Blackmailed to do dangerous biddings, their contrasting personalities clash while their lack of teamwork makes them fail. Completely unequipped to handle anything, they are barely holding their lives together while their secret threatens to ruin them.
Moreover, the tone blends family dysfunction with crime-drama stakes, with a mix of awkward humor and some crazy high-risk scenarios. Their mother, played by Laurie Metcalf, adds to the craziness by being this eccentric character who has her own rules to live by.
Some might say the series is as if the siblings from Schitt’s Creek accidentally joined the cartel. While it is deeply human to see two people clearly out of their depth try to make sense of situations they have no aptitude for, it is also deeply entertaining as all hell breaks loose.
Is There a Trailer for Big Mistakes?
Yes, there is a trailer for Big Mistakes! As chaotic as the premise sounds, the trailer is twice as chaotic. Featuring Dan Levy as Nicky, a queer priest, and Taylor Ortega as his eccentric sister, Morgan, their contrasting personalities provide all the laughs while they continue dealing with increasingly complex criminal situations.
While Laurie Metcalf looks generally disappointed in her children’s life choices, blissfully unaware, the siblings continue to mess up, even as their lives depend on it. With plenty of dark humor and escalating stakes, fans would certainly enjoy it.
Where to Watch Big Mistakes?
Since it is a Netflix exclusive, it will only be available for streaming on the platform. As part of Levy’s overall deal with the platform, the series is positioned as a major Netflix original, meaning it will be available globally upon release.
However, you would need an active subscription in order to access the show. Plans usually start at $8.99 per month for the ad-supported version, with the standard ad-free plan costing $19.99 a month and the premium version costing $26.99 a month.
Why is Laurie Metcalf perfect as the oblivious mom?
Metcalf’s eccentric Linda brings unhinged Roseanne-style authority to Levy’s world. She is blissfully ignoring her kids’ criminal spiral while enforcing bizarre family rules, amplifying the siblings’ desperate cover-ups.
How does Big Mistakes blend Schitt’s Creek vibes?
Dan Levy transforms his signature awkward family dysfunction into high-stakes crime chaos. Nicky and Morgan’s bickering mirrors David/Patrick’s sibling energy,
Who stars in the upcoming Netflix show?
Dan Levy as Nicky (queer priest), Taylor Ortega as Morgan (sister), Laurie Metcalf as Linda (mom), plus Jack Innanen (Max), Boran Kuzum (Yusuf), Abby Quinn (Natalie), Elizabeth Perkins, and supporting cast.
What is Dan Levy’s latest TV show about?
Siblings Nicky and Morgan’s botched theft for their dying grandma pulls them into organized crime. They are blackmailed by criminals as their clashing personalities lead to hilarious, high-stakes failures amid family dysfunction.
When does Dan Levy’s Big Mistakes release?
Season 1 premieres on Netflix April 9, 2026, with all 8 episodes dropping at once (12 AM PDT / 3 AM EDT globally, varying by timezone). It will only be available for streaming on the platform as it is a Netflix original, and the first TV show as part of Levy’s recent deal with the streaming giant.
In a landscape full of gritty crime dramas, Big Mistakes feels like a breath of fresh, albeit chaotic, unpredictable air. And if the plot ends up working, it may turn out to be one of Netflix’s most chaotic and compelling releases of the year.
What do you think about the same? Let us know in the comments section below.
Big Mistakes premieres on Netflix on April 9, 2026.
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