Schitt’s Creek Creator’s New Netflix Comedy Soars to Its Best Rotten Tomatoes Score Yet

Dan Levy is back on TV, and for anyone still missing 'Schitt's Creek', his new Netflix show 'Big Mistakes' just landed—and right out of the gate, critics are loving it. In fact, it actually kicked off with a slightly higher Rotten Tomatoes score than Levy’s beloved Canadian comedy. Gotta say, that's impressive, considering 'Schitt's Creek' is pretty much sacred comedy ground for a lot of people.

So, What Is 'Big Mistakes'?

This is definitely not 'Schitt's Creek 2.0.' 'Big Mistakes' is a crime comedy, and if you go in expecting another warm, quirky family sitcom, you’re in for a surprise. Dan Levy, who co-created and stars, teams up with Taylor Ortega for a show that apparently moves fast, swerves into action, and isn’t afraid to get a little uncomfortable. All eight episodes dropped on April 9, 2026—yes, Netflix is still in binge mode.

What Are Critics Actually Saying?

The early reviews? Overwhelmingly positive, though not quite unanimous. Here’s the quick breakdown:

• Samantha Coley (Collider): Warns viewers not to expect the cozy vibes of 'Schitt's Creek.' Instead, she describes the new series as 'a bold, action-packed, often suspenseful, and at times uncomfortable crime thriller that operates at a speed that would break traffic laws in Schitt's Creek.' So yeah, buckle up.
• Amelia Harvey (The Hashtag Show): Calls 'Big Mistakes' 'a breath of fresh air' for comedies—no heavy-handed morality, just unapologetic silliness. In her words: 'In a world where most comedies come with morality tales and as much tragedy as a drama, society needs something as silly as this.'
• Belen Edwards (Mashable): Loves the energy between Levy and Ortega, dubbing them 'a stellar comedy duo' whose chaotic chemistry makes every illegal deal in the show a 'tour de force of cringe comedy.'
• Abe Friedtanzer (Awards Buzz): Labels the show 'unapologetically brash'—and apparently, there is zero time wasted on exposition: every scene matters. He singles out the finale as 'a fantastic finish that sets up an even more appealing potential second season.' Props also go to the creative team of Dan Levy and Rachel Sennott, who (according to Friedtanzer) are basically powering half the show’s energy.
• Dani Kessel Odom (Screenrant): Not everyone’s buying in. Odom found the series 'frustratingly chaotic and inconsistent,' and basically says it dumps the audience into the chaos and doesn't explain enough: 'Big Mistakes throws us to the wolves and expects us to figure things out as we go, but they never give us enough answers for it to be satisfying.'

How Does It Stack Up?

Right now, 'Big Mistakes' comes in with a 94% score on Rotten Tomatoes (from 17 reviews), beating 'Schitt's Creek', which has a 93%—not that percentage points are everything, but still, it’s a strong start. Those numbers will shift as more reviews land, but launching above the creator's previous smash hit? That’s a good sign.

If you’re curious about what happens when Dan Levy gets a little darker and a lot weirder—without ditching his comedy roots—'Big Mistakes' looks like it’s worth a spot on your to-watch list. Just don’t expect a rerun of Schitt's Rosebud Motel days.