Netflix Debuts Gritty Thriller “Black Rabbit” Starring Jude Law and Jason Bateman

Lead Netflix premiered its new limited series Black Rabbit today, September 18, 2025, following estranged brothers who reignite family tensions at their upscale Brooklyn restaurant amid criminal threats.

Nut Graf Created by Zach Baylin and Kate Susman, Black Rabbit blends familial drama and New York City’s nightlife underbelly. The eight-episode thriller reunites Jude Law and Jason Bateman, showcasing sibling rivalry that quickly spirals into violence and betrayal.

Series Premise and Cast

  • Plot: Restaurateur Jake Friedkin (Jude Law) welcomes back his troubled brother Vince (Jason Bateman) into the VIP hotspot Black Rabbit, triggering a chain of dangerous debts and violent confrontations.
  • Supporting Roles: Cleopatra Coleman as interior designer Estelle, Sope Dirisu as investor-musician Wes, Amaka Okafor as head chef Roxie, and Troy Kotsur as mob boss Joe Mancuso.

Production and Location

Filmed entirely on location in New York City, the series captures both the glamour and grit of Manhattan’s dining scene. Baylin and Susman drew inspiration from real-world hotspots, emphasizing the contrast between nighttime allure and daytime reality.

Critical Reception

  • Rotten Tomatoes: 74% approval rating from critics.
  • Metacritic: Score of 65/100, indicating generally favorable reviews.
  • Variety praised the leads’ performances and atmospheric setting while noting occasional pacing issues.

Viewer Experience and Release Strategy

Netflix released all eight episodes simultaneously at midnight UTC, inviting binge-watchers to immerse themselves in the show’s high-stakes narrative. Social media buzz has already highlighted standout moments, including a gripping flash-forward robbery and the fraught final episodes.

  • Immediate Availability: All episodes streaming worldwide
  • Genre: Crime Drama, Thriller
  • Run Time: TV-MA, eight episodes

Black Rabbit is now streaming on Netflix and promises to be one of the platform’s most talked-about dramas of the fall season.