The first season of Dan Levy‘s new Netflix crime comedy Big Mistakes dropped on April 9, 2026, and fans are already talking about that shocking finale. The show follows two siblings who accidentally get pulled into organized crime. But just when viewers thought things couldn’t get more complicated, the season ended with a major surprise that changes everything.
Now Levy, who created the show and also stars in it, is opening up about where the story could go next. And his words suggest Season 2 will look very different from the first.
The Finale Twist That Leaves Everyone Stuck
The last episode of Big Mistakes Season 1 dropped a bombshell on viewers. Throughout the season, siblings Nicky (Dan Levy) and Morgan (Taylor Ortega) believed they were dealing with a regular criminal gang. But the finale revealed something much bigger.
Elizabeth Perkins‘ character Annette, who seemed like just the mother of Morgan’s fiancé Max, is actually the mastermind behind the whole criminal operation. She is the real mob boss pulling all the strings. This means Nicky and Morgan were never really in control of their situation. They were caught in a much larger scheme from the very beginning.
The reveal also puts the siblings in even more danger. Annette’s power reaches into crime, politics, and family relationships. Nicky and Morgan now find themselves trapped in a system they cannot easily escape. Levy spoke to Variety about what this means for the characters, and his answer was direct.
“A Season 2 would just be: There’s no way out now.” – Dan Levy to Variety
Levy Confirms Big Mistakes Season 2 Will Take a Darker Turn
The first season of Big Mistakes mixed comedy with crime drama. But Levy has made it clear that if the show returns, the tone will shift. In an interview with TV Insider at the show’s premiere, Levy shared that he already knows what he wants for the next chapter.
“Oh, I know exactly what I want to see in the second season of the show. A lot of the show is written in my head at this point. All I know is that if we are given the opportunity to tell a second season, it’s going to be bigger and better, and I can’t wait to get back to the writer’s room because we have a big old story to tell.” – Dan Levy to TV Insider
The twist at the end of Season 1 forces the main characters deeper into the criminal world they accidentally entered. They cannot run away anymore. Instead, they have to deal with the dangerous network around them. This brings new problems, possible betrayals, and unexpected alliances.
Levy also told Variety that the path for the characters is already planned out. “There is a very pre-planned criminal path that has already been laid out. We just need the opportunity to get there,” he said.
What a Potential Second Season Could Look Like
With Annette now revealed as the real boss, Big Mistakes Season 2 would focus on her criminal empire. Nicky and Morgan have no choice but to work for her. She has made it very clear that they are alive only because she allowed it.
Morgan is forced to stay with Max, even though she wanted to end their relationship. Nicky had to break up with Tareq (Jacob Gutierrez) , who he truly cared about. And to make everything worse, their mother Linda (Laurie Metcalf) won the mayoral election because Annette helped her campaign. This means the mob boss now has control over their mother too.
Things will likely get much worse for the family in a second season. Linda may eventually find out what is really happening, especially if Annette asks her for favors in return for election help. Levy has said the story is fully planned in his mind. Given the chance, the creative team will make the next season bigger in every way. Whatever crimes Nicky and Morgan committed in Season 1 will probably seem small compared to what they would have to do next.
Release and Streaming Information for Global Audiences
Big Mistakes Season 1 is now streaming on Netflix worldwide. The eight-episode season became available on April 9, 2026.
For viewers in the United States, the show is available on Netflix with all episodes ready to watch. United Kingdom viewers can also stream the full season on Netflix. In Canada, where Levy first found major success with Schitt’s Creek, the series is available on Netflix as well. Australia and India also have access to all eight episodes on the platform.
Netflix has not yet officially renewed Big Mistakes for a second season. The streaming service typically takes a few weeks after release to evaluate viewership numbers before making renewal decisions. As of April 12, 2026, the show is already performing well. It reached the number four spot on Netflix’s Weekly Top 10 list just one day after its release.
If Netflix does approve Season 2, viewers would likely wait until late 2027 for new episodes. The first season filmed in New Jersey during the summer of 2025. A similar production timeline would mean cameras would not start rolling on a second season until sometime in 2027.
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The Cast Would Return for More Episodes
If Big Mistakes gets renewed, the main cast would likely return. Dan Levy would reprise his role as Nicky. Taylor Ortega would be back as Morgan. Laurie Metcalf would return as their mother Linda. Elizabeth Perkins would take on a much larger role as the true crime boss Annette.
Other returning cast members would include Jack Innanen as Max, Abby Quinn as Natalie, Boran Kuzum as Yusuf, and Jacob Gutierrez as Tareq. New faces would also join the cast as Nicky and Morgan meet more of Annette’s criminal associates.
Levy has also shared that the cast bonded quickly during filming. In an exclusive interview with PEOPLE, he revealed that the actors played Boggle together during breaks. They even made scorecards for the game. Levy said this helped create a real family feel on set, which was important for the show’s success.
“If you didn’t believe the family, then you’re not going to believe in the show. So it was really important that the cast know each other before the cameras started rolling.” – Dan Levy to PEOPLE
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