Netflix Launches Jason Bateman Thriller “Black Rabbit” to Strong Viewer Interest

New York, Sept. 19, 2025 - Netflix released the eight-episode crime drama Black Rabbit, starring Jason Bateman and Jude Law, on Thursday, Sept. 18, drawing immediate attention for its tense brother-versus-brother narrative set in Manhattan’s high-stakes restaurant scene.

Why It Matters: The series reunites Bateman, who also directs early episodes, with Laura Linney and other Ozark collaborators, capitalizing on established chemistry while exploring themes of familial loyalty, ambition and the underbelly of New York nightlife.

Black Rabbit follows Vince (Bateman), a debt-ridden prodigal brother who disrupts the orderly life of his sibling Jake (Law), the charismatic owner of the trendiest VIP lounge in the city. As criminal pressures mount, the duo must navigate blackmail, betrayal and growing danger to protect both family and fortune.

Key Highlights:

• Premiere and Reception: Streaming began Sept. 18; early audience reactions praise Bateman’s directorial flair and the leads’ dynamic performances, though some critics note uneven pacing.
• Creative Team: Produced by Netflix in collaboration with showrunners Zach Baylin and Kate Susman, with Bateman and Law serving as executive producers and Linney directing mid-season episodes.
• Plot Depth: The series uses the restaurant’s seductive allure as a backdrop for exploring how past traumas and sibling rivalry can propel individuals toward self-destruction.
• Audience Engagement: Social media buzz over the Ozark reunion moments-particularly the Bateman-Linney onscreen partnership-has fueled viewer anticipation for the unfolding drama.

Black Rabbit is now available exclusively on Netflix. Viewers can binge the entire season immediately.