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Black Rabbit Debuts on Netflix With Star Power in a Gritty Restaurant Crime Drama

Critics praise the leads, with common complaints about slow pacing.

Overview

  • The eight-episode limited series is now streaming on Netflix, following a New York restaurateur and his estranged brother pulled into criminal turmoil.
  • Jude Law plays Jake Friedkin opposite Jason Bateman as Vince, with their volatile brotherhood driving the character-focused narrative.
  • Created by Zach Baylin and Kate Susman, the series features episodes directed by Bateman, Laura Linney, Justin Kurzel, and Ben Semanoff.
  • Reviews highlight stylish, moody direction and the central performances, while noting overlong episodes, uneven plotting, and thin supporting roles.
  • Troy Kotsur appears as a menacing crime figure, and critics frequently compare the show's milieu and tone to The Bear and Ozark.