Dan Levy Returns to Television with Chaotic Comedy 'Big Mistakes'
Six years after concluding his acclaimed, Emmy-winning sitcom Schitt's Creek, Dan Levy makes a triumphant return to the small screen with his latest project, Big Mistakes. This high-stakes comedy thriller, which Levy co-created, executive-produced, showran, and stars in, delivers a messy yet uproarious family saga. While the plot occasionally stumbles, the series remains a highly entertaining watch thanks to its delightful ensemble cast.
A Dysfunctional Family Entangled in Crime
Levy portrays Nicky, the openly gay pastor of Glenview Community Church, who secretly dates his boyfriend to avoid offending his congregation, which prefers him to remain non-practicing. Opposite him is Taylor Ortega as Morgan, Nicky's sister, a public school teacher who returns home after failing to launch an acting career in New York City. Back in town, she reconnects with her clingy high school sweetheart, Max, played by Jack Innanen.
The supporting cast includes Abby Quinn, Elizabeth Perkins, Mark Ivanir, Ilia Volok, Jacob Gutierrez, Joe Barbara, and Darren Goldstein, adding depth and humor to the chaotic narrative.
The Plot Thickens with a Costly Theft
The series begins with Nicky and Morgan's grandmother on her deathbed, as their high-strung mother, Linda, portrayed by Laurie Metcalf, tries to make her final days comfortable. She suggests the siblings buy their Nonna something cheap and nostalgic, leading them to a store where Morgan steals a necklace after the tough clerk, played by Boran Kuzum, refuses to sell it. Unbeknownst to her, the necklace is extremely valuable.
This misguided theft serves as the first of many big mistakes that inadvertently drag Morgan and Nicky into the dangerous world of organized crime, forcing them to work for a group of ruthless gangsters. The far-fetched storyline escalates rapidly early on, but it manages to avoid becoming tedious across the show's eight bingeable half-hour episodes.
Chemistry and Humor Save the Day
Even when the crime antics feel disjointed or flat, the show's greatest strength lies in the electric chemistry between Levy and Ortega. Their hysterical banter and frantic sibling dynamic are compelling enough to keep viewers invested, eager to see what outlandish situation they will stumble into next.
As a comedic pair, Levy and Ortega are pure gold. The twist their characters deliver at the end of the season leaves audiences curious about the future of Big Mistakes, should it be renewed. Levy has already mapped out a five-season arc, expressing his hopes for the show's success.
I know exactly where it's going, Levy told The Wrap, and so I really hope people watch it so that we can keep telling these stories, because there's a lot more to come.
All episodes of Big Mistakes are currently available for streaming on Netflix, offering a fresh dose of laughter and chaos from one of television's most beloved comedic talents.
