Netflix’s new limited series, Black Rabbit, has opened to a highly positive response. Its early reviews are glowing, with critics praising the performances of the leading duo, Jason Bateman and Jude Law.
Netflix already has a terrific record when it comes to delivering outstanding limited series. The streamer dropped Beef in 2023, Baby Reindeer bagged the Emmy for Outstanding Limited or Anthology Series last year, and this year, Adolescence took home the accolade. Many reviews have already declared Black Rabbit a strong frontrunner for Netflix in 2026.
The series debuted at the Toronto International Film Festival and consists of eight gripping episodes. Apart from Bateman, another Ozark alum is part of this series: Laura Linney. This time, however, she won’t be sharing the screen with Bateman. Instead, she directed the third and fourth episodes of the show.
Early reviews have hailed Black Rabbit as a sharp and unsettling thriller that’s hard to stop watching. Many have also highlighted the brotherly chemistry between Jude Law and Jason Bateman, with the latter’s performance earning particular acclaim.
Reviewers also praise the show’s fast pace, stylish direction, and its ability to explore dark human passions. Some critics, however, find the plot somewhat repetitive. Overall, the consensus is that Black Rabbit is a compelling and hard-hitting drama.
Troy Kotsur, an Oscar winner, delivers a standout, commanding performance as the intimidating mob boss Joe Mancuso, despite only having a supporting role.
On Rotten Tomatoes, Black Rabbit currently holds a ‘fresh’ score of 77%, which is expected to rise after its September 18 premiere.
Here are some of the early reactions to the new limited series!
TV Review | Black Rabbit (Netflix)
“#BlackRabbit is a riveting ride that makes your heart race. Jason Bateman and Jude Law deliver exceptional performances and have great on-screen chemistry as brothers.” Read our review:⤵️https://t.co/4NNaxlQu3c
— Future Of The Force (@futureotforce) September 9, 2025
Black Rabbit is one of the best things Netflix has ever done. Click through to my piece @CBR https://t.co/pI0bxHWUhj #BLACKRABBIT @netflix @whatsontvuk @WhatsOnNetflix @pubity @jasonbateman578 #reviews
— Martin Carr (@frontage2) September 8, 2025
The unexpectedly rich pairing of Jude Law and Jason Bateman complements and elevates everything around them in Netflix’s absorbing, anxiety-inducing, and astonishingly acted ‘Black Rabbit.’ https://t.co/wsqxYmyAu2
— New York Magazine (@NYMag) September 16, 2025
Jude Law and Jason Bateman’s Brother Act Is the Reason to Watch Netflix Thriller Black Rabbit https://t.co/MkGRrecyhm
— candegallo (@rileyyy698) September 7, 2025
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