# 10 Shows Like 'Big Mistakes' You Should Watch Next
Family dynamics and crime make for compelling television. "Big Mistakes" explores how relatives navigate moral gray areas, and several shows capture that same blend of humor, tension, and family loyalty.
If you loved the family-centered crime comedy of "Big Mistakes," similar series deliver the same appeal. Shows like "Schitt's Creek" showcase families forced into unexpected circumstances while maintaining their bonds. "Ozark" puts family relationships at the center of criminal enterprise, exploring how loyalty fractures under pressure. "Breaking Bad" similarly examines how one family member's choices ripple through everyone they love.
For lighter takes, "Arrested Development" remains the gold standard of family chaos comedy. The Bluth clan's financial crimes and dysfunctional relationships create humor through dysfunction. "Succession" offers a darker version where family members compete for power while navigating corporate crime and deception.
"Better Call Saul" develops characters within the criminal underworld while examining their personal relationships and moral compromises. "The Marvelous Mrs. Maisel" doesn't involve crime but captures witty family dynamics and social rule-breaking in a 1950s setting.
International options include "Gomorrah," the Italian crime series that centers clan structures and family honor within organized crime networks. "Godless" blends Western elements with morally complex characters protecting their communities.
These shows work because they recognize that family relationships add stakes crime dramas need. When consequences affect people you care about, tension deepens. When families share secrets, humor emerges from their failed attempts at normalcy.
Parents drawn to adult crime comedies appreciate how these shows explore loyalty, deception, and the costs of family choices. The best ones balance laughs with genuine consequences, proving that family drama and criminal enterprise create naturally compelling storytelling.