Netflix's new crime thriller series Black Rabbit has been one of the most-watched series of September 2025, but is it really worth binge-watching?
Already being hailed as the official replacement series to Netflix's Ozark, Black Rabbit features a stellar leading duo of Jason Bateman and Jude Law. The series has spent two consecutive weeks in the number 2 spot on Netflix's Top 10 TV Shows in the U.S. list, but has failed to capture the #1 spot.
At the time of writing, Black Rabbit has fallen on Netflix's daily streaming chart but is still holding onto a Top 10 position after new releases such as Wayward, House of Guinness, and Alice in Borderland season 3 have surged ahead. That said, the series raked in 13.6 million views in its first two weeks, so is it still worth tuning in?
Why You Should Press Play On Black Rabbit
Black Rabbit is lightning in a bottle. The full-throttle crime thriller series is one of the best that Netflix has ever released in terms of pacing and energy alone, capturing a visceral, frantic tone and remarkably sustaining it throughout an 8-episode limited series.
Both Bateman and Law deliver two of their best career performances playing brothers who are hopelessly loyal to each other, which is the root of their criminal-level dysfunction. The entire ensemble is top-notch, especially Oscar-winning Tony Kotsur, whose ability to convey non-verbal emotion and thought is a feat in and of itself.
All creative and technical aspects of Black Rabbit are exceptional, especially the cinematography that greatly contributes to the signature tone and feel of the series. It's dark, gritty, occasionally funny, and magnificently raw – few crime thrillers on Netflix can evoke such feelings of pure adrenaline like Black Rabbit can.
Jason Bateman looking at Jude Law in Black Rabbit
Black Rabbit goes to some pretty dark places, which has deterred some viewers who consider it either too intense or depressing. For some, that's exactly what the doctor ordered, but those looking to unwind will find it difficult to do so while watching Black Rabbit. That said, they'll likely still be completely hooked.
The closest thing to Black Rabbit is surprisingly not Ozark, but the 2019 thriller Uncut Gems. If you found that movie to be overwhelming or unenjoyable, then there's virtually no chance you're going to appreciate Black Rabbit. Some viewers also attested that the series is so relentless that it eventually runs out of steam in its later episodes, especially in its finale.
Binge Or Skip – Our Expert Recommendation
Mancuso looking thoughtful in Netflix's Black Rabbit.
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Bingeability |
Strong – You'll have a hard time stepping away after the first episode |
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Performances |
Strong – Bateman, Law, & Kotsur lead an outstanding ensemble |
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Story |
Strong – Stakes are always high & characters are pushed past limits |
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Setting |
Strong – The underbelly of New York City matches the frantic story |
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Perfect For Fans Of |
Gritty Crime Thrillers, Jason Bateman, Uncut Gems, The Order, Ozark |
Our Expert's Pick: Binge it. While it's nothing close to a feel-good show, Black Rabbit is wildly captivating and impressive in all aspects of filmmaking. Bateman and Law make a fantastic pair as toxic brothers paying for overdue sins. It's one of the easiest Netflix shows to get lost in, with very high immersion and bingeability.
