Rabbit Hole
Rabbit Hole
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Rabbit Hole

"Deception is reality."

7.1
Yr 2023
Status Canceled
Drama Mystery
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Series Brief

Overview

Nothing is what it seems when John Weir, a master of deception in the world of corporate espionage, is framed for murder by powerful forces with the ability to influence and control populations.

Critical Reception

What critics are saying

Score 65 /100

Rabbit Hole received a polarized reception, characterized by a divide between viewers seeking pure, high-octane entertainment and those put off by its complex, occasionally illogical plotting. Many critics lauded the series for its "mind-blowing" twists and the committed performance of lead Kiefer Sutherland, who fans of his past action work largely embraced in this new role.

Conversely, some reviewers found the show to be "ludicrous" or hampered by pacing issues and characterization flaws. While proponents praised its cinematic aesthetic and refusal to take itself too seriously, others argued that the heavy reliance on complex, near-impossible plot devices requires a significant amount of suspension of disbelief, ultimately leaving it as a series best suited for those looking for superficial thrills.

“Simply put, Rabbit Hole is easily one of the best series of 2023 so far and will no doubt be among the best series of the year.”

“If you’re just looking for twisty-turny entertainment, then this series has something to offer you. However, if you’re at all like me, meaning you tend to reflect and nitpick, then Rabbit Hole will drive you up the proverbial wall.”

“Rabbit Hole is ultimately for the hardcore Kiefer Sutherland fans only, who can forgive the inane plotting to get a hit of that Jack Bauer thrill back again.”

“It’s all ludicrous, but against all odds, Rabbit Hole turns it into a somewhat compelling series.”

Why fans love it

This 2023 drama blends the high-stakes tension of a spy thriller with a sharp focus on personal data and the modern surveillance state. Anchored by Kiefer Sutherland, the series operates in the shadowy realm of corporate espionage, where deception is a standard tool and reality is rarely fixed.

The narrative keeps fans engaged through relentless paranoia and shifting illusions. When a master trickster finds himself framed for murder, he must navigate a fight against hidden entities capable of influencing and controlling entire populations. It delivers a grounded, tense mystery centered on how easily power can be wielded behind the scenes, making the constant unraveling of lies the primary attraction.

Featured Players

Cast

Credited 75
Regulars 19
Longest run 8 eps
Kiefer Sutherland
Kiefer Sutherland
as John Weir
8 episodes
Meta Golding
Meta Golding
as Hailey Winton
8 episodes
Enid Graham
Enid Graham
as Josephine 'Jo' Madi
8 episodes
Rob Yang
Rob Yang
as Edward Homm
8 episodes
Walt Klink
Walt Klink
as Kyle the Intern
8 episodes
Charles Dance
Charles Dance
as Dr. Ben Wilson
8 episodes
Jason Butler Harner
Jason Butler Harner
as Miles Valence
3 episodes
Dean Armstrong
Dean Armstrong
as Barry Merrill
1 episode
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Jorja Cadence as Cara Spader 3 episodes Phil Burke as Younger Ben Wilson 4 episodes Ishan Davé as Hafiz 3 episodes Jonas Chernick as Xander Arnaz 4 episodes Jed Rees as Manfred Larter 3 episodes Erin Karpluk as Claire Weir 3 episodes Wendy Makkena as Debra Wyman-Massey 5 episodes Tricia Black as Data Protestor 1 episode Elisa Campanella as Chloe Madi 4 episodes Carson Durven as Driver 1 episode Jamaal Grant as Bearded Finance Type 1 episode Shauntel Harry as Shannon 2 episodes Carin Moffat as Dana Heinrich 1 episode Derek Moran as G-Man 3 episodes Matthew Olver as Bald Commuter 1 episode Robert Skanes as Alan Strapstetter 1 episode JD Smith as Bartender 1 episode Douglas Walker as Chauffer 1 episode Wyatt White as Sam Weir 1 episode Houston Wong as Security Guard 1 episode Maia Jae as Eliza Wells 4 episodes Graham Harvey as Young John Weir 4 episodes Noam Jenkins as Special Agent Rasche 4 episodes Dan Darin Zanco as Precinct Officer Cruz 1 episode Aisha Evelyna as Agitated Woman in Precinct 1 episode Landon Freeman as John Weir Age 7 1 episode Brian Hamman as Detective Reins 2 episodes Malik McCall as NY Fire Captain 1 episode Tara Paterson as NY Paramedic 1 episode Sabrina Saudin as Ristorante Waitress 1 episode Nitu Thakur as Det. Margarita Singh 1 episode Philip van Martin as Precinct Reception Officer 1 episode Beatriz Yuste as Detective Fewkes 1 episode Alexandra Castillo as Olivia Bonen 5 episodes Finlay Wojtak-Hissong as Young Miles Valence 2 episodes Matthew MacFadzean as Morgan Shaw 5 episodes Lara Arabian as Dina 1 episode Robert Clarke as Carter Aimes 1 episode Daniel Falk as Math Teacher 1 episode Fanar Zak as Nearby Volunteer #1 1 episode Natalia Gracious as Arda Analytics Tech #1 1 episode Natasha Krishnan as Xander's Assistant 2 episodes David MacInnis as Public School Teacher 1 episode Paul Nicholas Mason as Bald Focus Group Volunteer 1 episode Meilie Ng as Focus Group Proctor 1 episode John Nightingale as Boarding School Director 1 episode Preston Norris as Public School Student 1 episode Andres Romo Salido as Arda Analytics Tech #2 1 episode Archie Kao as Elliot Gao 1 episode James Binkley as Security Guard 4 1 episode Onna Chan as Crowd #3 2 episodes Sebastian Buitrago as Gao Security Guard 1 episode Jason Chan as Kevin 1 episode Alex Chung as Security Guard 2 1 episode Jonathan Collard as Third Operative 1 episode Christopher Di Meo as Security Guard 3 1 episode Bruce Davies as Doorman 1 episode Kevin P. Gabel as Banker 1 episode Peter Weller as Distinguished Man 4 episodes Josette Jorge as Anna 4 episodes Brendan McMurtry-Howlett as Hayden 2 episodes Matt Raymond as Boy 2 episodes Megan Follows as Senator Nora Evers 2 episodes Blair Johannes as Hunter #2 4 episodes Yvette McKoy as Hunter #3 4 episodes Fane Tse as Benzo 2 episodes Stephen Bogaert as Wilhelm Morello 2 episodes
Production Board

Crew

Costume Designer
Debra Hanson
Director
Batan Silva Dan Attias John Requa Gwyneth Horder-Payton Jon Cassar
Producer
Thomas Aguilar Norman Denver Michael J. Ballin Nick Pavonetti
Writer
Thomas Aguilar John Requa Michael J. Ballin Wendy Riss
Co-Producer
Dominic Garcia Brandon Tataryn
Editor
Jan Kovac
Production Designer
Rocco Matteo
Casting
Rori Bergman
Creator
John Requa
Executive Producer
John Requa Kiefer Sutherland
Executive Story Editor
Gabriel Ho Alexandra Salerno
Original Music Composer
Siddhartha Khosla
Associate Producer
Tim Barker
Music Supervisor
Tom Wolfe Manish Raval
Director of Photography
Boris Mojsovski
Co-Executive Producer
Wendy Riss
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Keywords

spy thriller surveillance state personal data
Technical Sheet

Details

First Aired
March 26, 2023
Status
Canceled
Origin
US
TMDB Votes
243