Dan Levy (SCHITT’S CREEK) is the creator, writer, and star (Nicky) of the new dark, comedy, crime series, BIG MISTAKES. It boasts a great cast including the incomparable Laurie Metccalf THE CONNORS, TOY STORY) as the pushy mom, Linda. It is a frustrating series to watch unfold as mistake after mistake is made by the characters building up to an untenable conclusion and cliff hanger.
BIG MISTAKES was at times difficult to watch due to its frenetic, shouting style of getting the necessary plot and character information. At times the show showered audiences with caustic, bombastic dialogues that featured loud, screaming voices between Nicky and his sister, Morgan (Taylor Ortega). Be prepared. This is all I can say except you might have to fight off the urge to throw your remote at the screen while watching. Have these characters ever heard the phrase, “Make good choices” before? I sincerely doubt it. It is truly one fiasco after another as Nicky and Morgan get trapped in a huge web based on poor decisions and circumstances.
BIG MISTAKES was not easy for me to finish. I know every good, intriguing plot must contain strong obstacles to overcome. For me, this truly took too much of suspending all disbelief. Part of the problem was that I never really grew to love or respect anyone like I did in SCHITT’S CREEK. My empathy tank was at zero most of the time, but if you like stupid choices and behavior, this could be your favorite new series. It is streaming on Netflix.