DAVID ROSE WHO? Dan Levy just traded the boutique for a BIBLE and a crime syndicate! 😱⛪️

The internet is collectively losing its mind because Dan Levy’s new Netflix show just hit #2 in the US in only 48 hours—and the 95% Rotten Tomatoes score isn’t even the biggest shocker.

Wait until you see Laurie Metcalf. Critics are calling her performance “the most unhinged scene-stealer of the year,” and trust me, you are NOT ready for the first 10 minutes. If you thought Schitt’s Creek was wild, this is a dark, criminal fever dream that will have you screaming at your TV.

Is this the best TV comeback of 2026? Everyone on Reddit is saying YES.

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Just 48 hours after its quiet premiere, Levy’s new Netflix crime-comedy, Big Mistakes, has skyrocketed to the #2 spot on the U.S. streaming charts. Boasting a near-perfect 95% critical score on Rotten Tomatoes, the series is being hailed as the most audacious career pivot in recent memory. But while Levy’s name is on the marquee, the internet can’t stop talking about one person: Laurie Metcalf.

From Rose Apothecary to the Pulpit

After the global phenomenon of Schitt’s Creek, fans expected Dan Levy to stay in his “warm and cozy” lane. Instead, he teamed up with Shiva Baby creator Rachel Sennott to deliver a “mean-spirited, high-octane comedy” that feels more like Ozark meets It’s Always Sunny in Philadelphia.

Levy stars as Nicky, an openly gay, high-strung pastor whose moral compass is spun into oblivion when his sister, Morgan (played with manic brilliance by Taylor Ortega), steals a diamond necklace from a pawn shop. What starts as a “gift for a dying grandmother” quickly escalates into a deadly game of cat-and-mouse with a Russian crime lord.

The Metcalf Factor: “A Masterclass in Unhinged”

If the show is a vehicle for Levy, then Laurie Metcalf is the one driving it off a cliff—in the best way possible. Playing Linda, the siblings’ mother who is running for mayor while her own mother is on her deathbed, Metcalf has become an instant meme.

Social media platforms like X and TikTok are currently flooded with clips of Metcalf’s performance. “The first scene of Laurie Metcalf screaming at a dying old lady is the most iconic thing I’ve seen in years,” wrote one user on a viral Reddit thread.

Critics agree. The AV Club described Metcalf as “a constitutional force of nature,” noting that her ability to blend maternal narcissism with slapstick comedy provides the show’s most shocking—and hilarious—moments.

Community Reaction: “The Most Stressful Binge of 2026”

On Discord and Reddit’s r/Netflix, the conversation is split between pure adoration and “second-hand anxiety.” Unlike the slow-burn redemption arcs of Schitt’s Creek, Big Mistakes thrives on characters making the worst possible decisions at every turn.

“I spent half the show laughing and the other half hiding behind a pillow,” says Reddit user BingeWatcher_26. “It’s a masterclass in discomfort. Dan Levy playing a pastor who is absolutely terrible at being a criminal is the content I didn’t know I needed.”

While some fans are struggling with the transition from the “warmth” of David Rose to the “manic energy” of Pastor Nicky, the numbers don’t lie. The show’s rapid ascent to #2 suggests that audiences are hungry for Levy’s darker, more cynical side.

The Rachel Sennott Influence

Much of the show’s “uncomfortable” DNA is being attributed to co-creator Rachel Sennott. Known for her work in Bottoms and Shiva Baby, Sennott’s fingerprints are all over the show’s claustrophobic tension.

Industry analysts suggest this collaboration is a “genius move” for Levy. By pairing his sharp, dry wit with Sennott’s brand of chaotic, cringe-inducing comedy, Big Mistakes has captured a younger, more cynical demographic while retaining the “prestige TV” crowd.

A Finale That Demands a Second Season

Without spoiling the ending, the 8-episode season concludes on a cliffhanger that has fans demanding answers. Discussions on X suggest that the “final twist” involving the stolen necklace and Nicky’s church has set the stage for a even more explosive Season 2.

“It ends on such a blatant fix for another season,” one Rotten Tomatoes reviewer noted, “but for once, I’m not mad about it. I need to know how these idiots survive the next 24 hours.”

As of Monday morning, Big Mistakes remains firmly in the Top 3 globally, proving that Dan Levy’s “big mistake” was actually the smartest move of his career.

The verdict is in: Lock your doors, grab a drink, and prepare to watch the Dardano family burn their lives to the ground.