Dan Levy’s new show Big Mistakes dropped on Netflix on April 9, 2026, and it is already getting a lot of attention. The series, which has a 95% score on Rotten Tomatoes, mixes family drama with organized crime in a way that makes people laugh and stay on the edge of their seats. If you finished all eight episodes and want more shows like this, here is a list of five crime comedy series that will give you the same feeling.
What is ‘Big Mistakes’ About?
Before jumping into the list, here is a quick look at Levy’s new show. The story follows Nicky (played by Dan Levy) and his sister Morgan (Taylor Ortega). They are two normal siblings who try to do a small crime to buy a gift for their sick grandmother. But things go very wrong, and they end up working for a dangerous crime boss named Yusuf.
The show comes from Levy’s own fear of being trapped. He told CBS News that the idea “came from a fear that I have of being trapped. I like my freedom!” He also shared with PEOPLE magazine that his real-life relationship with his sister Sarah Levy helped shape the show’s sibling fights.
“We’re in a far better place now that we’re older and wiser. But … anyone who has a sibling, I think, will recognize themselves in the show.” – Dan Levy
The series runs for 4 hours and 23 minutes total, which makes it perfect for watching in one or two nights. The cast also includes Laurie Metcalf, Jack Innanen, and Abby Quinn.
‘Barry’ (HBO Max)
If you like the mix of a normal person living a double life, Barry is a great choice. The show follows Barry Berkman (played by Bill Hader), a hitman from the Midwest who goes to Los Angeles for a job. He follows his target into an acting class but finds out he loves performing.
Barry tries to leave his violent past behind and become an actor. But his criminal life keeps pulling him back. The show has four seasons and is known for switching between very funny moments and very dark, serious drama. Like Big Mistakes, the main character is someone who does not belong in the criminal world but cannot escape it. Bill Hader won several awards for his work on this show.
‘Good Girls’ (Netflix)
Good Girls gives you the same feeling of watching regular people turn to crime because they have no other choice. The NBC series, which now streams on Netflix, follows three suburban mothers played by Christina Hendricks, Retta, and Mae Whitman.
These three women are tired of struggling with money. They decide to rob a local grocery store. But after the robbery, a gangster recognizes one of them. Instead of going to jail, they start working for him to pay off their debt. The show ran for four seasons. Viewers love it because the main characters are not professional criminals. They make mistakes constantly, just like Nicky and Morgan in Big Mistakes. The show balances funny family moments with real danger.
‘Bad Sisters’ (Apple TV+)
Bad Sisters is an Irish dark comedy that focuses on family bonds, just like Levy’s show. The series follows the five Garvey sisters. After one sister’s husband dies under strange circumstances, an insurance investigator starts asking questions.
The show uses flashbacks to show how the sisters tried to deal with the abusive husband over several years. The main difference from Big Mistakes is that the sisters in this show are mostly trying to protect each other. But the mix of family arguments, dark secrets, and funny moments feels very similar. Bad Sisters won several awards and has two seasons available on Apple TV+. The show was created by Sharon Horgan, who also stars in it.
‘Based on a True Story’ (Peacock)
Based on a True Story takes the crime comedy genre in a different direction. The Peacock series stars Kaley Cuoco and Chris Messina as Ava and Nathan Bartlett, a married couple who are struggling with money and their relationship.
When a serial killer starts working in Los Angeles, they see a chance to make money. They start a true crime podcast about the murders. But things get complicated when they actually find the killer and decide to work with him. This show works well if you liked the “anxiety comedy” feeling of Big Mistakes. The characters constantly make bad choices that put them in worse situations. The show has two seasons, and each episode runs about 30 minutes.
‘The Outlaws’ (Prime Video)
The Outlaws is a British series that shares the same basic setup as Big Mistakes—a group of very different people forced to work together. The show, created by Stephen Merchant and Elgin James, follows seven strangers who are all doing community service together in Bristol, England.
They have nothing in common at first. But when they find a bag filled with a large amount of money, they get pulled into the dangerous criminal world. Like Nicky and Morgan, these are not criminals by choice. They are normal people who make one bad decision and then have to keep making more bad decisions to stay safe. The show has three seasons. Christopher Walken plays a major role in the first two seasons, which brought many viewers to the series.
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Why These Shows Work
Each of these five shows shares the main thing that makes Big Mistakes work. They take normal, relatable people and put them in extreme situations. The humor comes from watching them fail and panic. The drama comes from the real danger they face.
Big Mistakes is currently streaming on Netflix in the US, UK, Canada, Australia, and India. The show is available in all regions where Netflix operates.
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