Black Rabbit TV Show
Black Rabbit — Key Facts
- Genre: Crime drama / Thriller
- Platform / Network: Netflix (miniseries)
- Creators: Zach Baylin & Kate Susman
- Executive Producers: Jude Law, Jason Bateman, Baylin, Susman, and others
- Episodes / Runtime: 8 episodes; each about 44–68 minutes
- Premiere / Release Date: September 18, 2025 (all episodes released at once)
- Main Cast & Characters:
- Jude Law as Jake Friedken — co-founder and frontman of the Black Rabbit restaurant/nightclub
- Jason Bateman as Vince Friedken — Jake’s turbulent older brother, returns to NYC with debt and secrets
- Cleopatra Coleman as Estelle — interior designer linked to both brothers
- Sope Dirisu as Wes — investor, recording artist, and former client of Jake
- Amaka Okafor as Roxie — head chef
- Troy Kotsur as Joe Mancuso — NYC loan shark
- Recurring: Robin de Jesús, Chris Coy, Dagmara Domińczyk, Odessa Young, Abbey Lee, Gus Birney, Amir Malaklou, Michael Cash, John Ales, Morgan Spector, Hettienne Park
- Premise:
When Jake’s brother Vince returns to NYC unexpectedly and with heavy debts, he drags Jake and their restaurant “Black Rabbit” into a spiral of criminal underworld ties, betrayals, and family secrets. The series delves into power, loyalty, guilt, and the danger of ambition. - Filming / Location: Shot in New York City between April and September 2024; the restaurant interior and exterior sets were crafted to feel rooted in the city’s nightlife culture.
- Reception:
- Rotten Tomatoes: ~68% approval
- Metacritic: ~62 (generally favorable)
- Critics praised the performances and tension, though some felt its dark tone and character flaws made it harder to connect emotionally.
- Notable Elements & Unique Points:
- Jason Bateman directed a few episodes (including the first two)
- The show draws inspiration from real NYC restaurant scandals (notably The Spotted Pig)
- The finale reveals Vince killed their father; Vince ultimately dies by suicide, sacrificing himself to protect Jake
- Ends with Jake stepping back from ambition, closing Black Rabbit and starting anew
- Season 2 / Continuation Status: Classified as a limited series. No official renewal yet, but creators have hinted at potential future storylines, especially involving supporting characters like Mancuso.