Netflix Renews Dan Levy’s Big Mistakes for Season 2 and Extends First-Look Deal
Netflix has officially renewed Dan Levy’s dark comedy Big Mistakes for a second season, underscoring the streamer’s strong commitment to the Emmy-winning creator. The renewal was announced during Netflix’s high-profile upfront presentation in New York City, and comes a little over a month after the series premiered. The first eight episodes of Big Mistakes debuted on April 9, drawing attention for its sharp humor, offbeat characters, and the unique creative partnership behind the show.
Alongside the season-two pickup, Netflix revealed it has signed Levy to a new first-look deal. This updated agreement replaces his previous first-look arrangement from 2021 and expands the scope of his collaboration with the streamer. Levy called the renewal and new deal “very grateful and beyond excited,” and shared in a video message that writers have already been working on season two. “We’ve been secretly writing season two for a little bit, and I can assure you bigger mistakes are made,” he said, teasing future plot developments.
About the Series
Created and executive produced by Dan Levy and Rachel Sennott, Big Mistakes follows two hapless siblings—Nicky (played by Levy) and Morgan (played by Taylor Ortega)—whose attempt at a seemingly small theft for their dying grandmother sends them tumbling into a dangerous criminal underworld. What begins as a misguided act of desperation quickly escalates, forcing the siblings to navigate organized crime, moral compromise, and the chaos of a world where they clearly do not belong. The show blends dark comedy with crime drama, using the characters’ ineptitude and emotional vulnerability to drive both humor and tension.
Although Big Mistakes was originally conceived as a limited series, the project evolved during development to allow for additional seasons. The show was intended as a vehicle for its co-creators; however, Sennott ultimately stepped back due to scheduling conflicts with her HBO comedy I Love LA. Taylor Ortega joined the cast as co-lead, and a strong supporting ensemble includes Laurie Metcalf, Abby Quinn, Boran Kuzum, and Jack Innanen—actors who bring depth and unexpected gravitas to the series’ morally complicated world.
Levy’s Ongoing Partnership with Netflix
Big Mistakes represents the first television series to come out of Levy’s previous overall TV deal with Netflix, and it’s his second original scripted series since Schitt’s Creek concluded its six-year run in 2020. Levy has continued to expand his creative reach: in 2023 Netflix also premiered his feature directorial debut, Good Grief. The new first-look deal signals that Netflix wants to remain closely involved with Levy’s future projects, supporting both scripted series and feature ideas that align with his distinctive voice.
What to Expect Next
With season two already in early development, viewers can expect Big Mistakes to deepen its exploration of the siblings’ choices and consequences. Levy’s promise of “bigger mistakes” suggests escalating stakes, broader criminal entanglements, and continued tonal shifts between comedy and peril. Given the show’s ensemble cast and the narrative possibilities introduced in the first eight episodes, the second season can expand character arcs and introduce new conflicts while preserving the original’s darkly comic sensibility.
For Netflix, the renewal and extended first-look deal illustrate the streamer’s strategy of doubling down on talent-driven shows that combine strong creators, recognizable names, and genre-blending premises. For fans of Dan Levy’s work, Big Mistakes offers a chance to see him continue to take creative risks—this time in a series that looks to push boundaries, amplify its comedic and dramatic beats, and deliver more of the unexpected storytelling that earned Levy critical acclaim.