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Overview

Blackmailed into working for some very dangerous people, two deeply incapable siblings become the most disorganized duo in organized crime.

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Laurie Metcalf
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Dan Levy
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Taylor Ortega
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Abby Quinn
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Comedy Crime
Keywords:
audacious organized crime
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Show Popularity: 7.7784

Show Status: Returning Series

Show Type: Scripted

Spoken Languages: English, Turkish

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    ⭐ Insomniacs Rating: 7/10 THE SUMMARYThe April 2026 Netflix debut that tries to bridge the gap between "family bickering" and "organized crime." Big Mistakes follows Nicky (Dan Levy) and Morgan (Taylor Ortega), two siblings whose lives are a sincere archive of bad decisions. When a petty theft intended to please their grandmother backfires, they are blackmailed into serving a local mob. It’s a high-concept comedy that relies heavily on the "cringe" factor of seeing two pampered adults realize they aren't built for a visceral life of crime. THE PROSThe family dynamics are a 100% authentic win; Dan Levy playing a high-strung priest in the middle of a moral crisis is a sincere highlight. Taylor Ortega holds her own as the chaotic Morgan, and their chemistry makes the sibling rivalry feel like a total win. Laurie Metcalf is a regal addition to the archive, playing their mother with a visceral sharpness that provides the show's best laughs. It’s an easy "Go To" for a weekend binge, offering a witty take on suburban dysfunction that feels fresh for the 2026 season. THE CONSIt hits a 7/10 because the "crime syndicate" aspect of the plot often feels like a bit of a damp squib. The villains aren't quite threatening enough to be scary, nor funny enough to be iconic, leaving the stakes feeling a bit languid in the middle episodes. For some, the repetitive nature of the siblings' incompetence can become a bit of a head-scratcher, making the plot feel like a maze that circles the same three jokes. It misses the 8/10 mark because the finale felt more like a "to be continued" teaser than a sincere, regal conclusion to the season's arcs. THE VERDICTA 7/10. It is a genuine, amusing effort that manages to be a total win for fans of the Levy-style "neurotic comedy," even if the thriller elements are a bit of a big mistake. It’s a bit of a let-down if you were hoping for a tight, high-stakes caper, but as a sincere comedy about the ties that bind (and occasionally gag) a family, it’s a solid addition to the archive. INSOMNIAC TRIVIA* Sibling Sync: To ensure their bond felt 100% authentic, Dan Levy and Taylor Ortega spent time "people watching" at busy malls to develop their characters' witty, judgmental shorthand.* Meta Casting: Rachel Sennott co-created the show but couldn't appear due to her regal schedule on *I Love LA*, leading to the 100% authentic breakout opportunity for Taylor Ortega.* Priest Prep: Dan Levy visited several local parishes to get the "vibe" of a modern-day priest sincere, though his character’s wardrobe remains wittily stylish.* The Necklace: The "grandmother’s necklace" was a visceral prop choice; the crew had three identical versions made because the actors kept accidentally breaking the 100% authentic-looking clasp.* Suburban Soul: The series was filmed in late 2025 across various Ontario suburbs, giving the show a regal, "any-town" feel that makes the crime plot feel even more out of place. THE VIBELike accidentally wearing a priest's collar to a drug deal. It smells of church incense, cheap wine, old jewelry boxes, and the distinct, electric scent of a lie that’s about to blow up in your face.

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Season 1

8 Episodes

Air Date: 2026-04-09

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Big Mistakes | Official Trailer | Netflix

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  1. Insomniacs Reviews

    ⭐ Insomniacs Rating: 7/10

    THE SUMMARY

    The April 2026 Netflix debut that tries to bridge the gap between “family bickering” and “organized crime.” Big Mistakes follows Nicky (Dan Levy) and Morgan (Taylor Ortega), two siblings whose lives are a sincere archive of bad decisions. When a petty theft intended to please their grandmother backfires, they are blackmailed into serving a local mob. It’s a high-concept comedy that relies heavily on the “cringe” factor of seeing two pampered adults realize they aren’t built for a visceral life of crime.

    THE PROS

    The family dynamics are a 100% authentic win; Dan Levy playing a high-strung priest in the middle of a moral crisis is a sincere highlight. Taylor Ortega holds her own as the chaotic Morgan, and their chemistry makes the sibling rivalry feel like a total win. Laurie Metcalf is a regal addition to the archive, playing their mother with a visceral sharpness that provides the show’s best laughs. It’s an easy “Go To” for a weekend binge, offering a witty take on suburban dysfunction that feels fresh for the 2026 season.

    THE CONS

    It hits a 7/10 because the “crime syndicate” aspect of the plot often feels like a bit of a damp squib. The villains aren’t quite threatening enough to be scary, nor funny enough to be iconic, leaving the stakes feeling a bit languid in the middle episodes. For some, the repetitive nature of the siblings’ incompetence can become a bit of a head-scratcher, making the plot feel like a maze that circles the same three jokes. It misses the 8/10 mark because the finale felt more like a “to be continued” teaser than a sincere, regal conclusion to the season’s arcs.

    THE VERDICT

    A 7/10. It is a genuine, amusing effort that manages to be a total win for fans of the Levy-style “neurotic comedy,” even if the thriller elements are a bit of a big mistake. It’s a bit of a let-down if you were hoping for a tight, high-stakes caper, but as a sincere comedy about the ties that bind (and occasionally gag) a family, it’s a solid addition to the archive.

    INSOMNIAC TRIVIA

    * Sibling Sync: To ensure their bond felt 100% authentic, Dan Levy and Taylor Ortega spent time “people watching” at busy malls to develop their characters’ witty, judgmental shorthand.

    * Meta Casting: Rachel Sennott co-created the show but couldn’t appear due to her regal schedule on *I Love LA*, leading to the 100% authentic breakout opportunity for Taylor Ortega.

    * Priest Prep: Dan Levy visited several local parishes to get the “vibe” of a modern-day priest sincere, though his character’s wardrobe remains wittily stylish.

    * The Necklace: The “grandmother’s necklace” was a visceral prop choice; the crew had three identical versions made because the actors kept accidentally breaking the 100% authentic-looking clasp.

    * Suburban Soul: The series was filmed in late 2025 across various Ontario suburbs, giving the show a regal, “any-town” feel that makes the crime plot feel even more out of place.

    THE VIBE

    Like accidentally wearing a priest’s collar to a drug deal. It smells of church incense, cheap wine, old jewelry boxes, and the distinct, electric scent of a lie that’s about to blow up in your face.

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