Jason Bateman and Jude Law star in moody US drama Black Rabbit

James Cox

If you're looking for an engaging miniseries look no further than Black Rabbit, starring Jude Law and Jason Bateman.

It's more of a slow burner than similar shows, but it's worth the patience.

The show starts with Law (Jake) toasting friends and family in his trendy New York restaurant/pub/club venue, the 'Black Rabbit'.

Soon a robbery, and a gun, turn the atmosphere, and the show is constantly flipping from slow-paced to action-packed in this manner.

Jake is soon reunited with his wayward brother Vince (Bateman), a seemingly-recovered drug addict who is chaotic as he is brilliant.

Viewers are just accustomed to the hustle and bustle of the restaurant when Vince exposes Jake, and all those around him, to New York's criminal underworld as two henchman for a gang boss come to look for repayment of an old debt.

Bateman has thrived since swapping comedic performances for more serious roles, and he flourishes again as Vince.

Wes (Sope Dirisu), a musician and Black Rabbit investor, Estelle (Cleopatra Coleman), Wes' girlfriend an interior designer and Mancuso (Troy Kotsur), the loan shark after Vince, are supporting characters who add greatly to show.

It was filmed on location and the intensity of New York comes through in the drama.

The eight episodes, mostly around an hour in length, are well worth a watch except for Jude Law's questionable New York accent.

All eight episodes of Black Rabbit are available to watch on Netflix.