Black Rabbit is a crime thriller limited series on Netflix about the intense and complicated relationship between two brothers, Jake and Vince Friedken, who co-own a trendy restaurant and VIP lounge called Black Rabbit in New York City. Jake, played by Jude Law, is the charming and ambitious owner focused on expanding the restaurant's success. His brother Vince, played by Jason Bateman, is troubled by gambling debts and a chaotic past, and his return to the family business brings escalating dangers and fresh threats to everything Jake has built. The series explores the volatile bond between the brothers against the backdrop of New York's nightlife and criminal underworld, mixing family drama with crime and tense situations like armed robbery and organized crime involvement. The show was created by Zach Baylin and Kate Susman and presents themes of sibling loyalty, trauma, addiction, and ambition intertwined with the restaurant business and city life. It also touches on how familial ties can simultaneously support and shatter lives. The turmoil includes Vince's struggles with loan sharks and the criminal elements linked to his debts. The series has been described as a mix of intense thriller and character study, though it has received mixed reviews regarding its execution and character development.
