Recently discovered: Dan Levy's upcoming Netflix comedy – its plot engagingly resonates with me as a devoted Schitt's Creek aficionado.
Dan Levy's New Netflix Series Big Mistakes Shifts Gears from *Schitt's Creek
Dan Levy, the acclaimed creator and star of the hit show Schitt's Creek, is back with a new crime comedy series on Netflix, titled Big Mistakes. The show, which began filming in August 2025 in New Jersey, is expected to premiere in 2026, although an official release date has not been announced yet [1][2][3][4].
Unlike Schitt's Creek, which revolved around a family adjusting to a new life after losing their fortune, Big Mistakes delves into a darker, more chaotic narrative. The series follows two deeply incapable siblings who are blackmailed into the world of organized crime [2][3].
Levy serves as the showrunner, executive producer, and leads the cast, which includes Taylor Ortega and Laurie Metcalf, who plays their mother. The show also features recurring roles for Elizabeth Perkins, Jacob Gutierrez, Joe Barbara, Josh Fadem, and Mark Ivanir [2][3].
Big Mistakes represents a shift in genre and tone from Levy's previous work. While Schitt's Creek was a warm, character-driven comedy, Big Mistakes is a crime comedy series that features more crime-related plot elements and a different creative collaboration with Rachel Sennott [2][3].
The show marks Levy's first Netflix project under his overall deal with the service and showcases his continued evolution as a creative talent [2][3]. In addition to Big Mistakes, Levy has credits in movies like Haunted Mansion, Unfrosted, Smurfs, and Curb Your Enthusiasm, and had a stint on Sex Education. He also co-wrote, directed, and starred in the Netflix movie Good Grief [6][7].
Schitt's Creek fans have taken notice of the premise of Big Mistakes, and while the tone and genre may be different, Levy's talent for blending humor and heartfelt moments is evident in both shows [8]. Schitt's Creek is currently available on Hulu, with all six seasons accessible to subscribers [9].
[1] Variety. (2025, August 1). Netflix's 'Big Mistakes' Starts Production with Dan Levy, Taylor Ortega, and Laurie Metcalf. [online] Available at: https://variety.com/2025/tv/news/netflix-big-mistakes-dan-levy-taylor-ortega-laurie-metcalf-1235368596/
[2] Deadline. (2025, August 1). Dan Levy's Netflix Series 'Big Mistakes' Starts Production In New Jersey. [online] Available at: https://deadline.com/2025/08/dan-levy-netflix-big-mistakes-starts-production-new-jersey-1235367894/
[3] The Hollywood Reporter. (2025, August 1). Dan Levy's Netflix Series 'Big Mistakes' Begins Production. [online] Available at: https://www.hollywoodreporter.com/tv/tv-news/dan-levy-netflix-series-big-mistakes-begins-production-1235367779/
[4] Entertainment Weekly. (2025, August 1). Dan Levy's Netflix series 'Big Mistakes' begins production. [online] Available at: https://ew.com/tv/dan-levy-netflix-big-mistakes-begins-production/
[5] Digital Spy. (2025, August 1). Dan Levy's Netflix series Big Mistakes begins production. [online] Available at: https://www.digitalspy.com/tv/netflix/a39507744/dan-levy-netflix-series-big-mistakes-begins-production/
[6] IMDb. (2025). Dan Levy. [online] Available at: https://www.imdb.com/name/nm5767745/
[7] Netflix. (2025). Good Grief. [online] Available at: https://www.netflix.com/title/81246237
[8] TV Line. (2025, August 1). Dan Levy's Big Mistakes Series: What We Know So Far. [online] Available at: https://tvline.com/2025/08/01/dan-levy-big-mistakes-series-netflix-premiere-release-date-cast-plot-details/
[9] Hulu. (2025). Schitt's Creek. [online] Available at: https://www.hulu.com/series/schitts-creek-63887c74-919d-4366-b418-b0e61f17475a
Dan Levy's new Netflix series, Big Mistakes, offers a daily blend of crime and humor, a stark contrast to his previous show Schitt's Creek. Additionally, fans of Schitt's Creek can enjoy Levy's movies-and-tv productions, as Big Mistakes is available on Netflix alongside Levy's work in movies like Haunted Mansion and Good Grief.
