After Ozark and Arrested Development, Jason Bateman is coming back to Netflix with another gripping show, Black Rabbit. The limited series is about two brothers, with Jude Law playing the co-lead alongside Bateman.
The plot is set against the background of NYC’s nightlife, and revolves around Jake Friedken (Law), who owns the titular restaurant and lounge. However, when his brother, Vince (Bateman), returns to his life and business, it brings back some past traumas.
The two brothers then risk losing everything they have built over the years. Black Rabbit will premiere on September 18, 2025. The show has an interesting premise and a stellar cast, which makes it one of the most anticipated programs on Netflix.
The release date of Black Rabbit
Black Rabbit will premiere on Netflix on Thursday, September 18, 2025. The show will feature eight episodes, all of which are expected to be released together.
To watch the series, you will need an active subscription to Netflix. The streamer costs $7.99 per month for a basic plan, $17.99 per month for a standard plan, and $24.99/month for a premium plan.
The storyline of Black Rabbit
The show is a tale of two brothers. Jake Friedkin has been running the Black Rabbit restaurant and VIP lounge in New York City, which is rising as a popular spot for the city’s nightlife. However, he soon gets an unexpected visitor in the form of his brother, Vince, which leads to the uncovering of some past secrets and traumas.
The show's official synopsis reads:
“Set against the backdrop of New York City’s high-pressure nightlife scene, the show centers around two brothers who learn just how far family, and the pursuit of success, can push them to the edge. Jake Friedkin is the charismatic owner of Black Rabbit, a restaurant and VIP lounge, poised to become the hottest spot in New York.”
It continues:
“But when his brother, Vince, returns to the business unexpectedly, trouble soon follows; opening the door to old traumas and new dangers that threaten to bring down everything they’ve built. The series is a propulsive thrill ride and character examination about the way an unbreakable bond between two brothers can shatter their world and everything in its orbit.”
The star cast of Black Rabbit
The series features a huge ensemble: Jason Bateman plays Vince Friedken, and The Order star, Jude Law, plays Jake Friedken. The remaining cast includes Cleopatra Coleman as Estelle, Dagmara Domińczyk as Val, Sope Dirisu as Wes, Amaka Okafor as Roxie, Chris Coy as Babbit, and Troy Kotsur as Joe Mancuso.
The additional cast members are Amir Malaklou as Naveen, Abbey Lee as Anna, Robin de Jesús as Tony, Odessa Young as Gen, Don Harvey as Matt, Francis Benhamou as Lisa Klein, Forrest Weber as Junior, John Ales as Jules Zablonski, Steve Witting as Andy, Gus Birney as Mel Whitney, and Morgan Spector as Campbell.
The full cast list (including above-mentioned) is as below:
- Jude Law as Jake Friedken
- Jason Bateman as Vince Friedken
- Cleopatra Coleman as Estelle
- Dagmara Domińczyk as Val
- Sope Dirisu as Wes
- Amaka Okafor as Roxie
- Chris Coy as Babbit
- Troy Kotsur as Joe Mancuso
- Amir Malaklou as Naveen
- Abbey Lee as Anna
- Robin de Jesús as Tony
- Odessa Young as Gen
- Don Harvey as Matt
- Francis Benhamou as Lisa Klein
- Forrest Weber as Junior
- John Ales as Jules Zablonski
- Steve Witting as Andy
- Gus Birney as Mel Whitney
- Morgan Spector as Campbell
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