"Big Mistakes": A New Netflix Comedy Series

The new Netflix comedy series, "Big Mistakes," was co-created by Dan Levy and Rachel Sennott. The show features Laurie Metcalf as Linda, who is depicted yelling at her dying mother in the opening scene.

Plot Overview

Linda is the mother of Nicky (Dan Levy), Morgan (Taylor Ortega), and Natalie (Abby Quinn). Linda manages her dying mother while also campaigning for mayor of her small New Jersey town. The series explores Linda's family dynamics, including her perceived disappointment in Nicky and Morgan, despite her belief that her family is happy.

Linda's story explores complex family dynamics, including her perceived disappointment in Nicky and Morgan, despite her belief that her family is happy.

Nicky, a pastor, conceals his relationship with his boyfriend (Jacob Gutierrez) from his congregation. Morgan, a former aspiring actor, works as an elementary school teacher in her hometown. An unexpected series of events draws both Nicky and Morgan into the world of organized crime.

Sibling Dynamic

Levy and Sennott reportedly aimed to portray Nicky and Morgan's relationship with frequent, caustic bickering, differing from the sibling dynamics in Levy's previous work, "Schitt's Creek." In "Big Mistakes," a significant rift of resentment and long-held grudges exists between the siblings, which the show addresses throughout the season.

Levy and Sennott aimed to portray Nicky and Morgan's relationship with frequent, caustic bickering, a departure from previous sibling dynamics.

Their arguments escalate to be venal and spiteful, particularly when they encounter extreme circumstances related to the crime narrative.

Laurie Metcalf's Central Role

Laurie Metcalf's performance as Linda is a central aspect of the series. The creators provided Metcalf with material that utilizes her acting capabilities, allowing her character, Linda, to portray an outer toughness while also pursuing her ambition to become mayor.

Creators provided Metcalf with material utilizing her full acting capabilities, allowing Linda to portray outer toughness alongside her mayoral ambition.

The show includes a monologue in a later season that provides insight into Linda's motivations for seeking public office.