Netflix releases “Unstable,” a new series that follows Ellis Dragon (Rob Lowe), a highly admired but emotionally unraveling biotech entrepreneur. Ellis tries to keep his work and personal life from collapsing as he faces intense pressures tied to his company and relationships.
The show also centers on his son, Jackson Dragon (John Owen Lowe), who is portrayed as none of Ellis’s traits. Across outlets, the central question is whether Jackson can help Ellis—both by supporting the business and by repairing an estranged relationship—while also trying to establish his own identity. The premise frames Jackson’s challenge as escaping the influence and expectations created by his larger-than-life father.
All provided summaries describe the same core setup, cast, and storyline focus. They do not highlight differing production details, reception, or plot outcomes, instead emphasizing the character contrast between father and son and the resulting family and workplace tensions that drive the comedy.
