Dan Levy, the creator of the acclaimed series Schitt’s Creek, has made a successful return to television with his latest project, Big Mistakes. The new comedy series has already captured the attention of audiences and critics alike, earning an impressive 95 percent positive score on Rotten Tomatoes.
The show follows two siblings, Nick and Morgan, played by Dan Levy and Taylor Ortega, who find themselves entangled in the world of organized crime after being blackmailed. Laurie Metcalf stars as their mother, Linda, bringing her signature talent to the role. According to Rotten Tomatoes, the series received 18 positive reviews and just one negative, showcasing its strong reception from critics.
Big Mistakes was co-created by Rachel Sennott, who initially intended to play Levy’s sibling in the series. However, her other project, I Love LA, was picked up by HBO, leading to her departure from the show. Other notable cast members include Jack Innanen, Boran Kuzum, and Abby Quinn.
Critics have praised the show for its unique blend of dark family comedy, crime, and character-driven storytelling. Jenna Scherer of The AV Club noted that “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.”
Rachel Aroesti of The Guardian highlighted the strength of the cast in her three-star review, stating, “Metcalf swings masterfully between steely authority and papery fragility, Levy is predictably charming and Ortega is downright hilarious.”
NPR’s Glen Waldon also lauded Laurie Metcalf, saying, “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 described the show as “a fun time,” even when it’s not being sweet or when the characters are terrified. She added, “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 marks Dan Levy’s second original scripted series following Schitt’s Creek, which won nine Emmy Awards over six seasons from 2015 to 2020. The show starred Levy alongside his father, Eugene Levy (American Pie), Catherine O’Hara, and Annie Murphy as a dysfunctional, wealthy family forced to live in a motel after losing their money.
Last week, Levy addressed the possibility of a Schitt’s Creek sequel after the passing of Catherine O’Hara. O’Hara, who played the flamboyant matriarch Moira Rose, died in January at age 71 due to a pulmonary embolism.
In an interview with CBS News, Levy said, “No. We can’t. I was thinking about it. Yeah. It’s tough. It’s tough going back.” He continued, “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.”
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