Inside the Look of Dan Levy’s ‘Big Mistakes’: How Cinematographer Christine Ng Blended Comedy and Crime

When you read about high-quality productions like this one, it’s easy to get sucked into the glamour of the film process, but let's keep our focus on our wallets. The fact that Netflix is investing in complex, visually rich series like this—blending genres and requiring top-tier cinematography—just confirms that premium content is expensive. This isn't a budget-friendly industry, and the high production value means you need a high-value viewing strategy to keep your monthly spending down.

If you want to catch shows with this level of polish, you cannot afford to subscribe to every service. The key to saving money is treating your subscriptions like a rotating wardrobe, not a permanent closet. For example, if you know a visually rich comedy is dropping on Platform A this month, commit to that service for the full billing cycle. Once you're done, pause it and switch your viewing focus to Platform B, which might be hosting a crime drama.

By adopting this rotation model, you can keep up with the best content without paying for multiple streaming services simultaneously. Instead of paying $20-$30 a month across three or four platforms, you can maximize your viewing budget by keeping your spending consistent and focused. Smart viewing means saving money, no matter how good the cinematography looks.