The Black Rabbit Ending Explained: How Vince and Jake’s Story Concludes in the Netflix Finale

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The Netflix miniseries *Black Rabbit* ended with its final episode, “Isle of Joy,” wrapping up the story of brothers Vince (Jason Bateman) and Jake (Jude Law) Friedken. The episode looked back at their history, uncovered secrets that had been kept hidden for years, and showed how their decisions ultimately led to a sad but thoughtful conclusion.

Vince’s final decision and Jake’s struggle

The episode began with a look back at how Vince and Jake first imagined opening the Black Rabbit lounge. Vince was optimistic about its success, but Jake worried about giving up his secure job. The flashback also revealed how they found Anna and Roxie, and showed what the bar originally stood for.

Currently, Jake was being held captive by crime boss Joe Mancuso (Troy Kotsur) and his partner Babbit (Chris Coy), who believed he was responsible for stolen money and the death of Mancuso’s son. However, Vince was actually the one who committed the crimes. During a fraught phone conversation, Vince told Jake he was going to The Plank and asked him to look after his daughter, Gen. Before throwing his phone onto the subway tracks, he said his apologies and ominously stated, “You won’t see me again.”

The situation quickly turned into a pursuit, with Vince and Jake just managing to get away from Mancuso. They intended to use compromising tapes of artist Jules Zablonski to help Vince flee the country, but a police alert identifying Vince as a dangerous criminal made their escape much more difficult.

Here’s how Vince’s story came to an end

At the Black Rabbit bar, Vince confessed he felt like a terrible person, haunted by the accidental death of their father when they were children. Jake admitted he’d known the truth for a long time, and assured Vince that while the event was tragic, it didn’t make him a bad person. Despite Jake’s attempt to comfort him, Vince chose to take his own life, calling the police before jumping from a building, leaving Jake heartbroken.

Afterward, Mancuso spoke to Jake but left him alone when he realized how upset he was. Vince was buried near his parents, and Gen placed a single rose on his coffin.

The story wrapped up nicely for everyone involved. Jake handed the tapes over to the police, which resulted in Zablonski being arrested. Roxie honored Anna by opening a restaurant in her memory, and Estelle continued to pursue her career goals. Jake also made a positive change, becoming more involved in his son’s life and even switching from business suits to working as a bartender.

With Ella Fitzgerald’s ‘Isle of Joy’ playing, the show concluded with a sense of peaceful resolution. Jake was still deeply saddened by his brother’s death, but he also felt hopeful about starting a new life in New York City.

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2025-09-22 13:52