Jude Law Jason Bateman Black Rabbit – A high-stakes new limited series Black Rabbit, headlined by Jude Law and Jason Bateman, will premiere globally on Netflix September 18, 2025. Created by the writing team of Zach Baylin and Kate Susman, the show blends family drama, crime, and the cut-throat energy of New York City’s hospitality scene. Decider+2Netflix+2
The plot centers around Jake Friedken (Law), the charismatic co-founder and owner of a restaurant and VIP lounge called Black Rabbit, which is on track to become one of NYC’s hottest spots. His life is thrown into turmoil when his older brother Vince (Bateman), long absent, re-enters his world with dangerous baggage and unresolved wounds. Their strained relationship opens old wounds and invites danger that threatens everything Jake has built. Netflix+2Vanity Fair+2
Bateman not only acts in the series but also directs the first two episodes, setting the tone for what creators call a “propulsive thrill ride and character examination.” Subsequent episodes are handled by a mix of directors including Laura Linney, Ben Semanoff, and Justin Kurzel. Netflix+2What’s on Netflix+2
The cast beyond the two leads includes Cleopatra Coleman as a high-end interior designer, Amaka Okafor as an ambitious NYC chef, Ṣọpẹ́ Dìrísù as an artist/entrepreneur, Troy Kotsur in a standout role as Joe Mancuso, a local loan shark with ties to the brothers’ past, and Dagmara Dominczyk among others. Esquire+3Netflix+3What’s on Netflix+3
One particularly memorable sequence in Black Rabbit is a stylized flashback involving Jude Law and Jason Bateman’s characters as members of a ’90s punk band, the Black Rabbits. This creative detour includes an original music video shot in black-and-white, guest extras wearing bunny heads, and special contributions from Albert Hammond Jr. of The Strokes, who co-wrote songs for the show. EW.com+1
Speaking about their working relationship, Jude Law has likened acting alongside Bateman in Black Rabbit to “playing a sport,” explaining that rather than trying to outdo each other, the goal was to raise each other’s performance. Law said the scripts were strong enough to establish chemistry quickly, minimizing the need for off-camera bonding. Yahoo Lifestyle+2People.com+2
Reception among critics so far has been mixed but generally favorable. Black Rabbit is praised for its bold visuals, strong performances, especially from Law and Bateman, and its vivid atmosphere—though some reviews note its tone can be heavy and its narrative ambitions occasionally uneven. Wikipedia+2Decider+2
For viewers drawn to stories about loyalty, ambition, family dysfunction and the dark underside of success, Black Rabbit promises a dense, murky world where the glamour of nightlife masks deeper emotional fault lines. The eight-episode limited series will be available for all subscribers to stream from its launch date. Decider+1
