If you are someone who has missed watching a comedy show in a long while, Big Mistakes is a welcome change. The plot follows the story of Nicky, a closeted pastor whose life turns into a full-blown chaos when his sister Morgan, who is impulsive by nature, ends up stealing a diamond necklace that was tied to organized crime. These events drag the siblings into the world of crime, from where even they don't know how to get out. Even though they try to make things right, the trouble seems to be never-ending.
While the narrative looks something similar to Fargo and Only Murders in the Building, Big Mistakes manages to carve its own space by way of humor and acting. Dan Levy as Nicky comes across as this confused, scared pastor, to whom many people might relate. The sibling dynamic that they share is also worth a watch. Somewhere, it reminds you of Schitt's Creek's sibling dynamics that came along the way. Taylor Ortega as Morgan brings an energy that is opposite to her brother. That contrast is what makes Big Mistakes funny and unique in its very own way of portrayals.
The supporting cast, such as Laurie Metcalf as Linda, their mother, also does a great job in bringing the character to life. She is the reason why some of the most chaotic scenes become bearable to watch at first. The character development of all the cast, not just the leading ones, is interesting. By the end of the show, you cannot help but notice how well the characters develop right from the first time we saw them in the first episode to the time when we reach the last episode. And that is also one of the biggest reasons why Big Mistakes excels in its roles.
The dialogs are filled with humor to support even the most problematic scenes. This creates a momentum to watch. That humor is what many people looked forward to, and yes, we do get it, plenty of it in fact. Somewhere down the line, you cannot help but notice the message that the show aims to give us: even ordinary people sometimes end up making the most terrible decisions of their lives. This is what makes Big Mistake such an entertaining watch for anyone who decides to give this show a shot.
The pacing is even throughout the eight episodes. There is no rush that is taking place, nor is the show going slowly. So the intrigue to know how the siblings managed to get out of the crime and the suspense of all of it make you addicted to watching the next episode. If you are someone waiting to watch something fun, Big Mistakes is definitely worth a watch. It has contents which are enough to make you laugh, at the same time, serve a serious amount of mystery. All in all, it is a full package of entertainment to watch.
Final Score- [8/10]
Reviewed by - Neerja Ch
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Publisher at Midgard Times