Quick Read
- Dan Levy returns to television on April 9, 2026, with the Netflix crime-comedy ‘Big Mistakes’.
- The series is Levy’s first major scripted project since the 2020 conclusion of ‘Schitt’s Creek’.
- Levy confirmed that the death of co-star Catherine O’Hara has officially ended any possibility of a ‘Schitt’s Creek’ sequel.
NEW YORK (Azat TV) – Dan Levy makes his highly anticipated return to scripted television on April 9, 2026, with the premiere of the Netflix crime-comedy series Big Mistakes. This project serves as his first major television undertaking since the conclusion of the cultural phenomenon Schitt’s Creek in 2020. The launch arrives at a poignant moment for the creator, as the passing of his longtime co-star and screen legend Catherine O’Hara in January 2026 has officially closed the door on any potential revival of his previous hit.
Navigating a New Creative Landscape in Big Mistakes
Big Mistakes, co-created with Rachel Sennott, marks a deliberate pivot for Levy from the sitcom format to a darker, high-stakes thriller genre. The series follows the story of a New Jersey pastor, played by Levy, and his sister—portrayed by Taylor Ortega—who find themselves involuntarily entangled with an organized crime syndicate. Levy stated that the narrative was born from his own personal fear of being trapped in uncontrollable situations, a theme he explores through the lens of family trauma and inherited dysfunction.
The production features an ensemble cast, including legendary actress Laurie Metcalf, whom Levy identified as his primary casting goal to anchor the emotional intensity of the family dynamic. The show, which will be released in its entirety on Netflix, represents the first series under Levy’s expanded production agreement with the platform.
The Finality of the Schitt’s Creek Legacy
The premiere of Big Mistakes occurs under the shadow of the recent loss of Catherine O’Hara, whose portrayal of Moira Rose was central to the success of Schitt’s Creek. Levy recently confirmed that O’Hara’s passing has made any future continuation of the series impossible. Reflecting on his time on the original show, Levy expressed that his focus has shifted toward building a new body of work that prioritizes personal creative satisfaction rather than attempting to replicate the unprecedented success of his past project.
Levy’s transition to a darker, genre-bending format suggests a calculated effort to establish his voice as a solo creative force, moving beyond the safety of the sitcom structure while maintaining the emotional depth that defined his earlier work.