Parents' Guide to Black Rabbit

TV Netflix Drama 2025
Black Rabbit TV show poster: Jude Law and Jason Bateman run. Law wears a black jacket and white shirt; Bateman wears a black shirt.

Common Sense Media Review

By Ty'Kira Smalls , based on child development research. How do we rate?

age 15+

Murder, cursing, drugs in bleak brothers-in-crime thriller.

Parents Need to Know

Why Age 15+?

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Parent and Kid Reviews

age 18+

Based on 1 parent review

age 16+

Based on 3 kid reviews

What's the Story?

Jake Friedken (Jude Law) owns the BLACK RABBIT, a restaurant and exclusive lounge in New York City. Desperate to impress critics, Jake stumbles through his day managing staff, supporting his son, and putting out any fires. When his hapless, estranged brother Vince (Jason Bateman) shows up one day and asks for money, Jake grudgingly agrees to help. If Vince can stick around and help at the restaurant (that he helped build) while their deceased mother's estate check clears, he'll get more than enough to cover his debts. But someone in town has some grievances to settle with Vince, and the restaurant, their brotherhood, and their lives might be the price.

Is It Any Good?

Our review:
Parents say ( 1 ):
Kids say ( 3 ):

The compelling duo of Bateman and Law play off each other well in this tense, fast-paced, dark crime thriller. Audiences will find the Black Rabbit fraternal bond fascinating, whether they're struggling with restaurant critic ratings or debt collectors threatening death. The language, violence, drinking, and drug use makes this show suitable for older teens.

Talk to Your Kids About ...

  • Families can talk about Black Rabbit's violence. How intense is it compared to that in other shows you've seen? What's the impact of media violence on kids?

  • What's the relationship between the brothers like in this series? How is it similar to or different from your own relationships?

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Black Rabbit TV show poster: Jude Law and Jason Bateman run. Law wears a black jacket and white shirt; Bateman wears a black shirt.

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