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First Reviews Of Potential Hit 'Black Rabbit' On Netflix: Watch Or Skip?
'Black Rabbit' on Netflix features themes of brotherhood and trauma, showcasing the talents of Bateman and Law in leading roles.
Jason Bateman previously directed episodes of Ozark and The Outsider, but he now returns with a new drama series for Netflix. In this psychological thriller, he stars alongside Jude Law in one of the lead roles. The series is titled Black Rabbit But is the miniseries worth watching?
The six-part miniseries revolves around two brothers in New York struggling with their past as they try to navigate the present. As their bond comes under strain, secrets and tensions are slowly revealed. Currently, the series holds a Tomatometer score of 73 percent on Rotten Tomatoes based on 15 reviews.
Stylish Direction and Strong Lead Roles
Judy Berman from TIME Magazine recommends Black Rabbit for its "stylish direction" and pacing that prevents the plot from dragging. She especially praises the chemistry between Bateman and Law, stating: "Law and Bateman make a brilliantly cast brother duo."
Johanna Schneller from the Globe and Mail emphasizes the emotional aspect of the series. She notes that the series draws you into a hopeless situation: "You feel the injustice up close, but cannot grasp it. Black Rabbit raises your heart rate – until it breaks."
Narrative Repetition and Inevitability
Craig Mathieson from The Age sees some missed opportunities despite the potential. He writes that the series becomes repetitive and doesn't delve deeply enough into the relationship between the brothers. "A shame, as some storylines surrounding the duo could have delivered much more."
Ben Travers from IndieWire is more critical. He claims that the series feels unavoidable and predictable from the start. He writes: "The opening scene with a flash-forward immediately makes it clear why you don't need to keep watching."
The six-part miniseries revolves around two brothers in New York struggling with their past as they try to navigate the present. As their bond comes under strain, secrets and tensions are slowly revealed. Currently, the series holds a Tomatometer score of 73 percent on Rotten Tomatoes based on 15 reviews.
Stylish Direction and Strong Lead Roles
Judy Berman from TIME Magazine recommends Black Rabbit for its "stylish direction" and pacing that prevents the plot from dragging. She especially praises the chemistry between Bateman and Law, stating: "Law and Bateman make a brilliantly cast brother duo."
Johanna Schneller from the Globe and Mail emphasizes the emotional aspect of the series. She notes that the series draws you into a hopeless situation: "You feel the injustice up close, but cannot grasp it. Black Rabbit raises your heart rate – until it breaks."
Narrative Repetition and Inevitability
Craig Mathieson from The Age sees some missed opportunities despite the potential. He writes that the series becomes repetitive and doesn't delve deeply enough into the relationship between the brothers. "A shame, as some storylines surrounding the duo could have delivered much more."
Ben Travers from IndieWire is more critical. He claims that the series feels unavoidable and predictable from the start. He writes: "The opening scene with a flash-forward immediately makes it clear why you don't need to keep watching."
