Big Mistakes

NZ release: 01 April 2026

Offensive language and violence Rated on: 01 April 2026

Big Mistakes

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: 

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