On March 30, Netflix traded red carpets for something more relaxed, hosting a close-knit gathering at Max & Helen’s to celebrate its upcoming comedy thriller Big Mistakes. The evening centered less on spectacle and more on conversation, with co-creators Dan Levy and Rachel Sennott leading a candid discussion about the series in front of a room packed with industry names and curious tastemakers.
A Night at LA’s Most Buzzed-About Table
Max & Helen’s has quickly built a reputation as one of Los Angeles’ hardest reservations to land. For one night, though, the usual waitlist anxiety was swapped for an invite-only crowd that included actors, creatives, and a few boldface names who clearly knew they were in the right room.
Guests filtered in for cocktails and a menu that kept the energy high without pulling focus from the main event. The setup leaned intimate, no stage theatrics, no overproduced moments, just two creators unpacking their latest project in real time.
Among those in attendance were Abby Quinn, Renan Pacheco, Natasha Lyonne, Lisa Rinna and Harry Hamlin, Grimes, and Sarah Levy, creating a mix of comedy, reality TV, and indie film worlds colliding over dinner.
Dan Levy and Rachel Sennott Keep It Unfiltered
Rather than a formal panel, Levy and Sennott approached the Q&A like a conversation between collaborators who still find the material funny. That tone carried through as they discussed building a show that doesn’t aim for polished hero arcs.
Levy, known for his work on Schitt’s Creek, steps into multiple roles here, creator, showrunner, and star. But at Max & Helen’s, he seemed most invested in talking about failure as a storytelling engine. Sennott matched that energy, leaning into the absurdity that defines the series.
The pair avoided overexplaining the plot, instead hinting at a world where bad decisions spiral into something much bigger than intended. The room responded in kind, with laughter landing easily and often.
What ‘Big Mistakes’ Is Really About
At its core, Big Mistakes follows siblings Nicky and Morgan, played by Levy and Taylor Ortega, who attempt a small-time theft tied to their grandmother, only to find themselves entangled in organized crime. From there, things unravel quickly.
The show frames incompetence as momentum. Each wrong move pushes the characters deeper into trouble, creating a rhythm where chaos builds instead of resolves. It’s a crime story, but not one driven by precision or control.
Instead, the tension comes from watching characters who are clearly out of their depth try to keep up with stakes they don’t fully understand.
Meet the Cast Bringing the Chaos
The eight-episode series features a lineup that blends comedy and drama experience. Alongside Levy and Ortega, the cast includes Laurie Metcalf, Elizabeth Perkins, and Abby Quinn.
Supporting roles are filled by Jack Innanen, Boran Kuzum, Jacob Gutierrez, Joe Barbara, and Mark Ivanir, each adding to a world that feels unpredictable by design.
That mix of performers suggests a series willing to shift tone quickly, something Levy and Sennott both hinted at during the discussion.
When to Watch
Big Mistakes premieres globally April 9 on Netflix. If the reaction inside Max & Helen’s is any indication, audiences can expect a series that embraces dysfunction and finds humor in all the wrong choices.
BIG MISTAKES premieres globally on Thursday, April 9, 2026, only on Netflix.
