1st Reviews

Fans of Ozark rejoice! Not only does Black Rabbit also star Jason Bateman, but it replicates the tension, humour and messy family dynamics that made Ozark one of Netflix’s biggest hits. This 8 part limited series struggles slightly with momentum at times, but it’s certainly gripping enough to be your next binge watch. Jake (Jude Law) and Vince (Jason Bateman) are brothers with a turbulent history in the restaurant industry. Their brotherly bond is rocky, but it’s clear they genuinely care about each other. Jake runs an upscale, critically acclaimed restaurant and bar, with lofty dreams of expanding the business. When Vince comes back into the picture after years of absence, he brings his troubled past with him. This really does feel a lot like Ozark in tone and spirit. It builds a growing sense of anxiety surrounding these brothers, which sweeps into the lives of everyone around them. There’s levity - mostly from Bateman’s iconic witty delivery, but this is a most...

  Noah Hawley’s small-screen dive into one of the most iconic film franchises lacks the urgency, terror, and fascination of the best Alien films. The production design of this franchise always stands out and is the highlight of this show. However, the story is so dull and loses the essence of what makes Alien so great. Sydney Chandler, Alex Lawther, Timothy Olyphant, and Essie Davis are all giving competent performances, but their material lacks thematic urgency, down to the dialogue they’re given to work with, and many supporting characters are irritating. The look of the Xenomorph also feels… off here. One of the reasons the series didn’t work for me is that I feel Alien is inherently not built for a small screen long form of storytelling… or weird rock-n-roll needle drops. The slow build of the lore here doesn’t compare to the simplicity of human beings with almost nothing to protect them and the vast void of space facing off against the most terrifying killing machine in the un...