‘Big Mistakes’: Siblings Get Caught Up in Criminal Crosshairs in First Trailer for Dan Levy’s New Comedy (VIDEO)
Dan Levy is making a TV return with his all-new Netflix comedy Big Mistakes, which has officially set a premiere date and released its first trailer in anticipation of the show’s arrival.
A bit of a departure from Levy’s previous comedy, Schitt’s Creek, Big Mistakes delves into the world of organized crime, when two siblings find themselves thrust into the underbelly of high-stakes deals. As we await the series’ arrival, we’re breaking down everything you need to know, ranging from the plot and cast to the all-star creative team behind this exciting new series. Scroll down for a closer look at Big Mistakes and stay tuned for updates as we approach the show’s debut.
When will Big Mistakes premiere?
The eight-episode season of Big Mistakes will officially drop on Netflix beginning Thursday, April 9. Production for the series took place in the summer of 2025 in New Jersey, as previously revealed by Netflix. The premiere date was announced in a fun social media post featuring the cast as they held up blinged-out necklaces with pendants featuring the premiere date itself.
BIG MISTAKES 4.9.26.
The trailer for Dan Levy’s new series drops TOMORROW. pic.twitter.com/Pku1jj78jU
— Netflix (@netflix) March 11, 2026
Does Big Mistakes have a trailer?
Yes, Big Mistakes finally has a trailer, and it’s teasing non-stop shenanigans for the characters at the center of this thrill ride of a show. Watch it here:
Who stars in Big Mistakes?
Dan Levy will play Nicky in the series, also starring Taylor Ortega as Morgan, Laurie Metcalf as Linda, Jack Innanen as Max, Boran Kuzum as Yusuf, Abby Quinn as Natalie, Elizabeth Perkins as Annette, Jacob Gutierrez as Tareq, Joe Barbara as Mike, Josh Fadem as Ashley, and Mark Ivanir as Ivan.
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What is Big Mistakes about?
Big Mistakes is a new comedy that follows two deeply incapable siblings, Nicky (Levy) and Morgan (Ortega), as they’re blackmailed into the world of organized crime. In over their heads, the pair are pulled into the criminal underworld after a misguided theft for their dying grandmother. The siblings continue to fail upwards as they’re forced into dangerous assignments they’re not equipped to handle.
Who makes Big Mistakes?
Big Mistakes is created by executive producers Dan Levy and Rachel Sennott. In addition to serving as an executive producer and creator, Levy serves as the series’s showrunner and star. The show is part of the ongoing creative partnership that Levy and his Not a Real Production Company banner have with Netflix. This is the first project under Levy’s overall television deal with Netflix and marks his second original scripted series following Schitt’s Creek. In addition to Levy and Sennott, Big Mistakes is executive produced by Anne-Marie McGintee.
Big Mistakes, Series Premiere, Thursday, April 9, Netflix
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