Netflix's 'Big Mistakes' Ranks as Top Trending Series
Netflix's public ranking system has placed "Big Mistakes" among the top shows currently trending on the platform. This high-stakes crime comedy features Dan Levy and Taylor Ortega as hapless siblings who find themselves in over their heads after a well-meaning theft for their dying grandmother unexpectedly drags them into the world of organized crime.
A Chaotic Descent into the Underworld
Blackmailed by a group of gangsters into taking on increasingly dangerous jobs, the pair somehow fail upwards, with their missteps only pulling them deeper into a chaotic underworld they are completely ill-equipped to handle. The series blends humor with tension as the siblings navigate this perilous landscape.
"Big Mistakes" was co-created, executive-produced, and showrun by Dan Levy, who is best known for the Emmy-winning sitcom "Schitt's Creek," which he co-starred in and co-created with his father, Eugene Levy. The cast includes notable actors such as Laurie Metcalf, Abby Quinn, Boran Kuzum, Jack Innanen, Elizabeth Perkins, Mark Ivanir, Ilia Volok, Jacob Gutierrez, Joe Barbara, and Darren Goldstein.
Other Trending Shows Across Streaming Platforms
Beyond Netflix, several other streaming services are featuring top-rated series that are capturing audience attention.
Hulu's Leading Series
"The Testaments" is the number one show on Hulu, serving as a sequel to "The Handmaid's Tale." This coming-of-age series follows teens Agnes, played by Chase Infiniti, and Daisy, portrayed by Lucy Halliday, as they navigate an elite "wife school" where Aunt Lydia, played by Ann Dowd, trains them to become obedient spouses. A teen rebellion ignites, with Agnes determined to free herself and her friends from oppression.
Additionally, "Malcolm in the Middle: Life's Still Unfair" is trending on Hulu. This four-part reboot of the 2000s sitcom catches up with Malcolm, played by Frankie Muniz, who is reluctantly pulled back into his dysfunctional family's orbit for his parents' 40th anniversary party.
HBO Max's Top Picks
"Euphoria" is the top show on HBO Max, having returned after a four-year break. The provocative coming-of-age drama reconnects with its crew of childhood friends as they navigate adulthood, juggling new careers, wedding planning, OnlyFans ambitions, and risky drug operations.
"Hacks" is also a top show on HBO Max, returning for its fifth and final season. The Emmy-winning comedy follows Deborah, played by Jean Smart, and Ava, portrayed by Hannah Einbinder, as they grapple with fallout from false news reports and work to cement Deborah's comedy legacy.
Prime Video and Peacock Highlights
"The Boys" is currently the number one show on Prime Video, with its fifth and final season featuring explosive events following Homelander's White House takeover. The satirical superhero series explores a world where everyone is at the mercy of the evil Supe.
On Peacock, "The Miniature Wife" is the top show. This sci-fi relationship dramedy, based on Manuel Gonzales' short story, examines power imbalances between a married couple after a technological mishap shrinks the wife to six inches tall.
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