Black Rabbit
NZ release: 18 September 2025
Drug use, graphic violence Rated on: 18 September 2025
What’s it about?
A rising-star restaurateur is forced into New York's criminal underworld when his chaotic brother returns to town with loan sharks on his trail.
The facts
- Created by Zach Baylin and Kate Susman
- Stars Jason Bateman (Ozark), Jude Law (The Talented Mr. Ripley)
- English language
- Runtime: 8 episodes, around 1hr long per episode
Why did it get this rating?
This series was self-rated by Netflix. You can find out more about self-rating by streaming providers here.
Drug use
There are a few scenes with drug use including two characters smoking marijuana. There are also some drug references including to heroin and cocaine.
Graphic violence
Violence includes the use of guns, blood, graphic injuries and some death. A strong example is when a character’s finger is cut off. The scene lasts a few seconds and then we see blood gushing out while the camera zooms out in the process.
Offensive language
There is frequent strong language including “f**k” and its derivatives, “s**t,” “c**t,” and “b*tch.”
When content stays with you:
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