Dan Levy's New Netflix Comedy 'Big Mistakes' Earns 95% Rotten Tomatoes Score
Schitt's Creek creator Dan Levy's latest comedy series has debuted on Netflix to exceptional critical reception, securing an impressive 95 percent positive score on Rotten Tomatoes. The show, titled 'Big Mistakes,' premiered on Thursday, April 9, 2026, and features Levy alongside Taylor Ortega as dysfunctional siblings Nick and Morgan, who are coerced into organized crime. Laurie Metcalf stars as their mother, Linda, in a role that has garnered particular acclaim from reviewers.
Critical Acclaim and Cast Details
According to Rotten Tomatoes, the series has received 18 positive critics' reviews and only one negative assessment, highlighting its widespread appeal. The show was co-created by Rachel Sennott, who was initially slated to play Levy's sibling but had to withdraw due to her HBO comedy 'I Love LA' being picked up for a series. Additional cast members include Jack Innanen, Boran Kuzum, and Abby Quinn, contributing to the ensemble's dynamic performance.
In her review for The AV Club, Jenna Scherer praised the collaboration between Levy and Sennott, noting, "You might think the minds behind Schitt's Creek and Bottoms would make for strange bedfellows, but Levy and Sennott's sensibilities combine for a compelling blend of dark family comedy, crime caper, and character study." This sentiment is echoed across multiple publications, with critics lauding the series' unique tone and execution.
Praise for the Cast and Performances
The Guardian's Rachel Aroesti awarded the show three stars, commenting, "The cast are all brilliant. Metcalf swings masterfully between steely authority and papery fragility, Levy is predictably charming and Ortega is downright hilarious." Similarly, NPR's Glen Waldon focused on Metcalf's performance, stating, "Metcalf's already earned four golden Emmy statuettes; she doesn't need yet another. But that doesn't change the fact that the work she's putting in on every episode of Big Mistakes is pure comedy gold."
Kathryn VanArendonk of Vulture added, "Even when it's not being sweet, or when Nicky and Morgan are sincerely terrified about what's happening to them, the criminal, drug-kingpin-related trappings around them are so heightened and silly that Big Mistakes can't help but come across as mostly a fun time." This blend of humor and tension has been a key factor in the series' positive reception.
Levy's Career and Legacy
'Big Mistakes' marks Dan Levy's second original scripted series following the success of 'Schitt's Creek,' which ran from 2015 to 2020 and won nine Emmy Awards. That show starred Levy alongside his father Eugene Levy, the late Catherine O'Hara, and Annie Murphy as a wealthy family forced into a motel after financial ruin. Recently, Levy addressed the possibility of a 'Schitt's Creek' sequel in light of O'Hara's passing, stating in a CBS News interview, "No. We can't. I was thinking about it. Yeah. It's tough. It's tough going back. It's an amazing thing to be a part of something that she loved so much. You know, it feels very special. It's what you have to hold onto, is the memories of it all."
The premiere of 'Big Mistakes' on Netflix underscores Levy's continued influence in the comedy genre, with the series already positioning itself as a standout addition to the streaming platform's lineup. As critics and audiences alike celebrate its debut, the show's high Rotten Tomatoes score reflects its quality and the strong creative vision behind it.
