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Netflix Renews “Big Mistakes” Season Two, Extends Levy Deal

5/14/2026

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Levy Secures Renewal

Netflix renewed Dan Levy and Rachel Sennott’s series Big Mistakes for a second season at its Wednesday upfront presentation.
The renewal adds Levy’s new first-look deal, extending his 2021 partnership with Netflix.
Levy will serve as showrunner and executive producer for Season 2.
Rachel Sennott returns as co-creator and executive producer for Season 2.
Levy described Season 2 as “wild” and said he hopes to release it “as soon as humanly possible.”

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Netflix Unveils

Dan Levy disclosed a five-season arc for “Big Mistakes” and visualized its final image.
Netflix unveiled “Calabasas,” its first series from a new first-look deal with Chris Van Dusen.
A seven-episode “East of Eden” adaptation written by Zoe Kazan and starring Florence Pugh is slated for fall.
Netflix added “Myron Bolitar,” a Harlan Coben-produced drama about a former basketball player turned sports agent.

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Levy’s Global Hit

“Big Mistakes” peaked at number three on Netflix’s global top-10 TV chart in its second week, drawing 4.4 million views.
The series stayed in the top 10 for two weeks after its April 9 debut.
Production in New Jersey creates jobs and adds to the state’s economy.
Analysts say the shift to first-look deals reserves large payouts for only super-producers, a trend Netflix executives cite as proof that creator Dan Levy’s comedic voice resonates worldwide.

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Levy Plots Season

Season 2 will focus on boss Annette (Elizabeth Perkins) and son Max (Jack Innanen) marrying Morgan.
Levy says Nicky’s pastor role will clash with duties, forcing a choice between ministry and crime, and teases a wedding for Morgan and Max as siblings know much to escape.
The writer’s room has a full outline for a bigger season that expands the cartel and returns cast members Laurie Metcalf and Abby Quinn.

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Levy Secures Renewal

Netflix renewed Dan Levy and Rachel Sennott’s series Big Mistakes for a second season at its Wednesday upfront presentation.
The renewal adds Levy’s new first-look deal, extending his 2021 partnership with Netflix.
Levy will serve as showrunner and executive producer for Season 2.
Rachel Sennott returns as co-creator and executive producer for Season 2.
Levy described Season 2 as “wild” and said he hopes to release it “as soon as humanly possible.”

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