Big Mistakes

What’s it about?

Two adult siblings are blackmailed into getting involved in the world of organised crime.

The facts 

• Created by Dan Levy (Schitt’s Creek, Good Grief) and Rachel Sennott (I Love LA, Bottoms)
• Starring Dan Levy, Laurie Metcalf (Roseanne, Hacks), and Elizabeth Perkins (Weeds)
• English language 
• Runtime: Eight episodes, between 31 and 37 minutes each
• A Netflix production

Why did it get this rating?

This series was self-rated by Netflix. You can find out more about self-rating by streaming providers here.

Violence

Characters are threatened with guns. There is gun violence, with minor wound and blood detail. Characters are kidnapped and put in the back of a van without knowing where they are going. The violence and sense of threat is dampened by the comedic tone.

Offensive language

There is frequent offensive language used throughout, particularly in moments of high tension. This includes ‘f*ck’, ‘sh*t’, ‘a**h*le, ‘b*tch’ and ‘p*ssed off’.

Drug use

Characters are shown snorting cocaine. Drug deals are part of the main criminal activity in the show.

Sexual references

Characters are portrayed semi-dressed in bed implying they have had sex. Nothing explicit is shown.

Content that may offend

Characters dig up a grave, but the coffin and dead body are not shown. This situation is dampened by the comedic tone.

When content stays with you

We all have our boundaries, and it’s completely okay if something you’ve watched is weighing on your mind. If certain content lingers with you, consider having a chat with friends or whānau to debrief about what you’ve just seen. But if you’re still feeling affected, please reach out to any of the following helplines for support.

• 1737
• Safe to talk
• Lifeline
• Youthline

Further information

• Why are ratings and content warnings important for me and my whānau?