Netflix Adds Binge-Worthy Crime Comedy ‘Year of the Rabbit’ to its Lineup
In a move that is sure to delight fans of crime comedies, Netflix has recently added the hit sitcom ‘Year of the Rabbit’ to its lineup. The series, which first aired on Channel 4 in 2019, has been hailed as "excellent" by viewers and features an impressive cast, including Keeley Hawes and Paul Kaye.
According to Hello Magazine, the series is set in Victorian London and follows DI Rabbit, a "hardened booze-hound who’s seen it all" and his "hapless" new partner, Strauss. The synopsis continues: "While investigating a murder, the ambitious daughter of the chief of police joins them, becoming London’s first female officer. Together, the trio must fight crime while rubbing shoulders with street gangs, crooked politicians and Bulgarian princes."
The series boasts an impressive cast, including Matt Berry as DI Rabbit, alongside Freddie Fox as Strauss, and Susan Wokoma as Mabel Wisbech, daughter of the chief of police. The star-studded cast also includes Keeley Hawes as the mysterious Lydia, Sally Phillips as Princess Violetta of Bulgaria, and Jill Halfpenny as Rabbit’s ex, Flora. Rounding out the cast are Paul Kaye, David Dawson, Ann Mitchell, Alistair Petrie, Matthew Holness, and Craig Parkinson.
Viewers have been full of praise for the show on social media, with one person writing: "I loved it and howled with laughter throughout," while another added: "Matt Berry has done it again. Genius! Very dark comedy with some really good twists thrown in." A third viewer penned: "I loved it. It was only 6 episodes but every one was worth ALL the time spent. The humour was amazing (maybe not to everyone’s taste), the actors were brilliant. The plot was intense and mesmerising, I liked how straight to the point it was," while another hailed the series as "excellent".
As reported by Hello Magazine, sadly, there will not be another season of Year of the Rabbit. While the show was renewed following its first season, Channel 4 back-tracked on its decision to commission a second series after the coronavirus pandemic forced the British broadcaster into £150M of content cuts, according to Deadline.
For those interested in watching the series, Hello Magazine confirms that ‘Year of the Rabbit’ is available to stream on Netflix.
In related news, fans of crime dramas may also be interested in checking out other series featuring Keeley Hawes and Paul Kaye, including ‘Line of Duty’ and ‘Vera’, in which they star as prominent characters.
