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Following another depressing atmosphere of recent shows, the new Netflix drama stars a well-known actor and Jason Bateman as siblings caught in a pattern of struggle and poor choices.

The Premise

Jake and Vince are blue-collar brothers from a New York neighborhood who were raised in a violent home. Once part of a music group, their dreams fell apart due to one brother’s substance abuse problems.

Now, Jake runs a successful restaurant called Black Rabbit, while Vince battles with sobriety and lingering problems that endanger each of their lives.

A Difficult Watching Experience

In spite of capable acting, the series does not succeed to let viewers care about its protagonists. One brother’s reckless actions and Jake’s constant bail-outs grow repetitive and emotionally draining.

Supporting roles, though promising, end up poorly fleshed out and add minimal substance to the main story.

Lighting and Mood

This show uses dark lighting and a consistently bleak mood, that some may consider too heavy or even manipulative.

While it attempts to explore ideas like family, brotherhood, and second chances, the execution comes across as rushed and lacking genuine weight.

Overall Thoughts

The series is a overstuffed drama that tries to tackle multiple story elements at once, leading to a narrative that seems unfocused and ultimately unsatisfying.

Even with its star-powered actors, the program fails to provide a compelling or convincing journey for the main characters.

Viewers might discover it difficult to stay invested across the season, particularly given the absence of development or significant transformation by the conclusion.

Currently streaming on a popular platform, this drama could interest only to those who prefer dark, character-driven stories—despite those do not quite succeed the landing.