Synopsis
Black Rabbit is a gritty, character-driven crime thriller set in the high-stakes world of New York nightlife. When the owner of a popular restaurant allows his estranged, troubled brother back into his life, old wounds and buried secrets resurface, threatening everything they’ve built. As debts, double-crosses, and emotional baggage pile up, the brothers must navigate escalating dangers that blur the line between loyalty and survival. Created by Zach Baylin and Kate Susman, and starring Jude Law and Jason Bateman, the series blends psychological tension with noir-inflected atmosphere. With eight tightly wound episodes, Black Rabbit explores family dysfunction, ambition, and the cost of redemption — all under the neon glow of Manhattan’s elite scene.
Tim’s Take: Black Rabbit starts quickly and doesn’t let up. I was engrossed all eight episodes. There are so many spinning plates but never gets confusing, adding to the intensity. Coupled with terrific performances from Law and Bateman, Black Rabbit is a must watch. WYALAN Rating 4.5/5
Where to Stream
- Available on Netflix
For Fans Of
Ozark – A financial advisor turns to laundering money for a drug cartel, dragging his family into a web of crime.
The Bear – A young chef returns to run his late brother’s chaotic restaurant, facing grief, pressure, and dysfunction.
Ray Donovan – A Hollywood fixer balances family loyalty with morally murky solutions to elite problems.
The Talented Mr. Ripley – A charming outsider infiltrates the lives of the wealthy, with deadly consequences.
Animal Kingdom – A teenager is drawn into his criminal family’s operations, testing loyalty and survival instincts.
Cast and Characters
- Jude Law as Reese — known for The Talented Mr. Ripley, Sherlock Holmes, The Young Pope
- Jason Bateman as Will — known for Ozark, Arrested Development, Air
- Cleopatra Coleman as Ava — known for Infinity Pool, The Last Man on Earth, Dopesick
- Sope Dirisu as Malik — known for Gangs of London, His House, Slow Horses
- Amaka Okafor as Lena — known for Bodies, The Responder, Great Expectations
- Troy Kotsur as Benny — known for CODA, Scrubs, Wild Prairie Rose
Writers and Directors
- Zach Baylin (Creator/Writer) — known for King Richard, Creed III, Gran Turismo
- Kate Susman (Creator/Writer) — emerging writer-producer with credits in prestige drama development
- Laura Linney (Director) — known for Ozark, The Big C, You Can Count on Me
Awards and IMDb Score
- 2025 Emmy nomination for Outstanding Limited Series
- Nominations for Lead Actor (Bateman) and Supporting Actor (Law)
- IMDb rating: 7.4/10
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