Netflix's crime drama 'Black Rabbit' is receiving widespread acclaim, with viewers and critics calling it an 'absolute masterpiece'. The eight-episode limited series, released in 2025, has captivated audiences who say they were 'glued to the TV every minute of each episode'.
Star-Studded Cast and Crew
Jason Bateman and Jude Law star as brothers in the series, which premiered at the Toronto International Film Festival in September 2025 before its global Netflix release on September 18. The show was created by Zach Baylin and Kate Susman, with Bateman directing the first two episodes and Laura Linney, Justin Kurzel, and Ben Semanoff directing the rest.
The cast also includes Troy Kotsur, Cleopatra Coleman, Sope Dirisu, Amaka Okafor, Chris Coy, Abbey Lee, Odessa Young, and Robin de Jesús, among others.
Plot and Reception
The official plot reads: "When the owner of a New York City hotspot allows his turbulent brother back in his life, he opens the door to escalating dangers that threaten to bring down everything he's built."
Filmed in New York City, the series has earned seven Primetime Emmy Award nominations, including Outstanding Lead Actor and Directing for a Limited or Anthology Series or Movie, both for Bateman. The Emmy Awards will take place on September 14.
Critics have praised the series, with one writing: "While much of Black Rabbit's allure lies in its after-dark aesthetic and fractured narrative designed for maximum intrigue, it's a trio of central performances that really draw you in." Another said: "Intense, thrilling, and surprisingly strong from beginning to end, Black Rabbit is worth the chase all to get to an ending that reminds us just how good Jason Bateman, Jude Law, and Troy Kotsur can be."
Audience reviews echo the praise, with one Rotten Tomatoes viewer writing: "I loved this series, had me glued to the TV every minute of each episode." Another fan stated: "Wow. Stunning. For the first time in a very, very long time I am stopped dead in my tracks by just how beautifully acted, directed, and produced a series is."
'Black Rabbit' is available to stream on Netflix.
