Big Mistakes Review: Dan Levy’s Netflix Crime Comedy Is Chaotic, Funny & Full of Surprises

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Comedy isn’t just about making people laugh anymore; it’s become much more versatile. We’re seeing comedic elements blended into all sorts of genres, leading to fresh and interesting storytelling. The new Netflix series, Big Mistakes, created by Dan Levy and Rachel Sennott, is a great example of this evolution.

“Big Mistakes” centers around siblings Nicky and Morgan who find themselves in trouble after stealing a valuable necklace. The show follows their attempts to navigate the fallout – juggling their everyday lives, family issues, and the increasingly complicated web of lies and secrets they’ve created. It’s a comedy that finds humor in how people react to incredibly messy and chaotic circumstances.

Big Mistakes Explores the Hilarity of Manic Comedy With a Fun Story

While Big Mistakes is quite different from Dan Levy’s Schitt’s Creek, both shows are incredibly energetic and funny. A highlight of Schitt’s Creek, for instance, was the way it portrayed the playful arguments between siblings David (Levy) and Alexis (Annie Murphy).

The dynamic between Nicky and Morgan is just as lively and amusing, particularly in the comedic situations they find themselves in. It’s funny to watch things fall apart around them while they’re focused on a small disagreement, missing what’s really going on. Big Mistakes really captures this type of humor and is consistently funny.

The series does a great job of tackling realistic and relatable problems. For example, Morgan deals with the difficulty of being with someone when she’s not in love, and Nicky struggles with keeping his relationship secret as a pastor, fearing judgment. These storylines add depth and manage to find humor even in tough situations, all while remaining sensitive and respectful.

Comedy is hard, but Big Mistakes pulls it off seamlessly. It doesn’t try to be groundbreaking; instead, it finds humor in unexpected places. While serious stories sometimes have funny moments, Big Mistakes consistently shows the humor in the stressful and often chaotic lives of two siblings leading double lives.

Dan Levy and Taylor Ortega are a Perfect Sibling Duo

The success of Big Mistakes hinges on its talented cast and their ability to create believable chemistry and deliver jokes with perfect timing. While everyone performs well, the connection between Levy and Ortega, who play Nicky and Morgan, is particularly noteworthy. Their natural and convincing portrayals are a major highlight of the show.

The characters truly shine when they’re arguing, especially when facing unavoidable problems. Take their kidnapping, for instance: Ortega perfectly plays into Morgan’s fiery personality, showcasing her character’s flaws as they happen. At the same time, Levy’s Nicky points out her immaturity, questions how ridiculous things are, and attempts to calm the situation, even though it’s likely hopeless. These intentionally irritating arguments actually make their acting even more remarkable.

The humor really shines because of how the other characters react to Nicky and Morgan’s wild behavior. Boran Kuzum, as Yusuf, does a great job portraying a man constantly frustrated by their antics, especially since they’ve created many of his own problems. His anger feels justified because of everything he has to deal with thanks to them.

Linda, the mother of the siblings, is juggling a campaign for local office while her youngest daughter, Natalie, intensely manages it, often to the neglect of the family. This creates a chaotic but surprisingly functional dynamic. While the family doesn’t always make logical sense, that’s often the case anyway. The political campaign is a key part of the story, but sometimes feels a bit forced or added in just for the sake of it.

Big Mistakes Has Big Surprises Fans Will Love

Although Big Mistakes is a very funny show with memorable characters, it sometimes feels slow because Nicky and Morgan repeatedly argue about how deeply involved they should get. Despite this, their conflict adds a lot of dramatic tension to a series that mostly doesn’t take itself too seriously.

Just when you think the show is over, it throws in a few unexpected twists. The finale, in particular, features a truly shocking cliffhanger – one of the most surprising the genre has offered lately. What’s clever about it is how quickly viewers can understand what’s happening and realize just how dangerous the situation has become.

The story’s progression, even with its imperfections, is essential to the show’s success, as is the talented cast who elevate even the slower parts. What’s truly remarkable is that it feels like a self-contained limited series, despite being designed for continued storytelling.

“Big Mistakes” works well as a complete story, but it also leaves you wanting more. Like the characters Nicky and Morgan, viewers will likely get caught up in the show’s complex mix of crime and family issues and be eager to see what happens next.

While Big Mistakes isn’t quite like Schitt’s Creek, it’s a show that deserves to be noticed. It has the potential to be one of the funniest shows of the year, and maybe even Netflix’s best comedy.

Big Mistakes is now streaming on Netflix.

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2026-04-09 10:07