Black Rabbit

I usually don't take in tv shows even limited series but this peaked my interest. I was pleasantly surprised by how quickly it grabbed my attention and kept it there. I've never watched a series this fast but it was compelling, well thought out, brilliantly acted and most likely the best Netflix film or series I've seen. Usually I am turned off by their fare, however, Black Rabbit was well wroth my time.

Black Rabbit follows two brothers: Jake (Jude Law), who runs a restaurant and tries to keep a steady life, and Vince (Jason Bateman), freshly out of prison and back on the scene. Their reunion doesn't spark redemption but rather chaos, dragging everyone around them into a destructive spiral.

The show presents itself as a slow burner, but patience isn't rewarded. Unlike Ozark, which balanced tension with tight logic, Black Rabbit feels more like a messy patchwork. The narrative jumps between past and present in seemingly random bursts, sometimes to stall, sometimes to fill space, without much payoff. What could have been clever misdirection instead feels like disorientation.

The bigger issue is that many events lack internal logic. Plot turns appear designed less to develop characters and more to stretch the runtime or create the illusion of complexity. It seems the creators placed their bets on unpredictability alone, hoping confusion would equal intrigue. For me, it was more frustrating than engaging.

The cast is solid; Law and Bateman have presence, but even they can't fully disguise the structural emptiness. There are flashes of tension and style, but too often they collapse under scenes that meander without purpose.

In the end, Black Rabbit wants to be a moody, unpredictable character study, but it lands closer to a frustrating puzzle without a satisfying reward. Not terrible, but far from the gripping ride it promises.

Black Rabbit is a gritty crime thriller starring Jason Bateman and Jude Law. Going into this my expectations was that this will be the next Ozark...I was wrong. It's nothing like Ozark. That doesn't mean this is bad, it's just not as good as Ozark was. The reason this is so good is the acting performances by Bateman and Law. Both were as good as ever. This probably could've been done in 6 episodes because there are times where it slows down to the point where they could've cut some time out. Other than that it's absolutely worth watching.

Black Rabbit has received criticism for there not being enough empathy with the central characters. While I would agree with this to a degree, Bateman and Law put in some powerful performances that are worth watching. My wife and I ended the series with a discussion about their relationship, so it must have left some kind of impression on us.

It's another one of those series where you need to work your way through the chaotic first episode before settling into the lives of the characters.

The sibling relationship between Bateman and Law, while not perfect, was convincing enough to be compelling. Bateman in particular was a force of nature. It's one of those shows that might not leave a lasting impression, but is entertaining enough to give it a go.

What a treat your in for, if you give this a go, Acting is impeccable from everyone, looks the part too, fantastic story line really pulls you in, a little slow to start but as each episode goes by it picks up more & more pace, so definitely don't give up on this early doors, it has everything drama,thriller,comedy,love you name it but essentially its about family, Bateman & law really shine in this one.