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In Duster, an impossibly cool wheelman (Josh Holloway) and a rookie FBI agent (Rachel Hilson) join forces to take down a crime boss (Keith David) in 1970s Phoenix. If any of the creative forces behind the HBO series ever wondered if they were properly capturing the vibe of 1970s pulp, all they had to do was turn to cinematographer Paul Elliott for confirmation. Though born and raised in London, Elliott arrived in the States at the end of the 1970s and began working at Roger Corman’s New World Pictures as a camera assistant. He crossed paths with cult B-movie figures […]

The post “You Go to L.A. and Then You Start Working with Roger Corman”: Dp Paul Elliott on Duster, Ken Russell and Roger Deakins first appeared on Filmmaker Magazine.

In Duster, an impossibly cool wheelman (Josh Holloway) and a rookie FBI agent (Rachel Hilson) join forces to take down a crime boss (Keith David) in 1970s Phoenix. If any of the creative forces behind the HBO series ever wondered if they were properly capturing the vibe of 1970s pulp, all they had to do was turn to cinematographer Paul Elliott for confirmation. Though born and raised in London, Elliott arrived in the States at the end of the 1970s and began working at Roger Corman’s New World Pictures as a camera assistant. He crossed paths with cult B-movie figures […]

The post “You Go to L.A. and Then You Start Working with Roger Corman”: Dp Paul Elliott on Duster, Ken Russell and Roger Deakins first appeared on Filmmaker Magazine.

You don’t pull the plug on a show with a 93% rating while it’s still climbing the charts, but that’s exactly what HBO Max did with Josh Holloway’s Duster. Fans were ecstatic to see the actor return on screen after 7 long years in a role that looked tailor-made for him. But just as it wrapped up its Season 1 finale on a massive cliffhanger, to say the least, it was axed. And guess what, despite this new update, Duster kept showing up on HBO’s Top 10 lists in more than 20 countries (via Flix Patrol).

We’re talking the US, Australia, France, Hungary, and the Czech Republic, to name a few. While these countries might not agree on much, apparently, all agreed Duster was worth watching. While the cancellation is a major blow for all die-hard fans, one question remains on everyone’s mind: why kill a show just as it’s gaining momentum?...

J.J. Abrams teamed up once again with Loststar Josh Hollowayto bring a new kind of detective story to HBO. Dusterstarred Holloway and Rachel Hilson in the 1970s crime thriller. Holloway plays Jim, a getaway driver who ends up crossing paths with Nina (Hilson), an FBI detective on a mission. The dynamic between Hilson and Holloway led to plenty of fun interactions and exciting scenes between the two actors for fans to explore. Yet despite the positive response to the series, it wasn't enough to save the show. Still, it is ranking high in the HBO charts and has a Rotten Tomatoes score of 92%.

Duster has ranked in the Top 10 for the last week, despite the news. But even that wasn't enough to save the show. While the series remained in the streaming platform's Top 10, that wasn't going to grant it a Season 2. The series didn't reach the Nielsen Top 10 for...

Josh Holloway's distinctive red Plymouth has driven its last joyride. "Duster," the 1970s-set series by creators J.J. Abrams and Latoya Morgan focusing on getaway driver Jim Ellis caught up in a crime syndicate and FBI agent Nina Hayes (Rachel Hilson) tasked with taking it down, was officially canceled by HBO Max before the dust had even settled on last week's season finale. The show marked a long-awaited reunion between Holloway and Abrams, both of whom worked together on the hit ABC series "Lost," as well as Abrams' first significant project since "Star Wars: The Rise of Skywalker" hit theaters in 2019. Incredibly enough, it also represented the only actual title to come to fruition from Abrams' and his production company Bad Robot's lucrative first-look deal with HBO announced back in 2020. The high-profile casualties in that deal included the likes of "The Shining" spin-off "Overlook," "Justice League Dark," and the wildly expensive "Demimonde.

Duster, the period crime drama from J.J. Abrams and Latoya Morgan, has been cancelled after one season at HBO Max. The streamer will not move forward with a second instalment, bringing the series to an early end despite its high-profile creative team. Starring Josh Holloway and Rachel Hilson, the show followed a getaway driver working […]

Duster Cancelled After One Season at HBO Max...

You’re probably thinking, “Another article about cancellations? We Get It.”

And hey, you’d be justified in feeling that way. However, a series like Duster, one that is refreshing, interesting, and a hell of a lot more entertaining than many other series currently airing, deserves a eulogy article.

Duster wasn’t going to win any awards, but it was a pretty perfect summer series that deserved a lot more than the hand it was dealt.

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In case you didn’t hear the news, Duster was cancelled after one season on Max (now HBO Max — again). It brings to an end an innovative and fun adventure that stood out amongst the lackluster summer fare that’s been rolled out this summer.

You may not be aware, but behind the scenes, Duster languished for a long time after being given a straight-to-series green light in 2020.

Covid and the...

The crime drama Duster is officially done at HBO Max. Even though the show got strong reviews and was liked by many viewers, it just didn’t attract a big enough audience to stick around.

According to Entertainment Weekly, HBO Max decided not to bring the show back for a second season. It was one of the platform’s original series and the first reunion in 15 years for Lost star Josh Holloway and creator J.J. Abrams.

In a statement shared with EW, HBO Max said, “While HBO Max will not be moving forward with a second season of Duster, we are so grateful to have had the chance to work with the amazingly talented co-creators J.J. Abrams and Latoya Morgan, and our partners at Bad Robot and Warner Bros. Television. We are tremendously proud of this series led by Josh Holloway and Rachel Hilson and we thank them along...

HBO Max has canceled Duster after just one season, even though the crime drama got solid reviews from critics and viewers alike. The show, which starred Josh Holloway and was co-created by J.J. Abrams and Latoya Morgan, didn’t get enough attention from fans to stick around.

The news was first confirmed by Entertainment Weekly, and it marks the end of a highly anticipated reunion between Abrams and Holloway, who last worked together on Lost over 15 years ago.

In a statement shared with EW, HBO Max said, “While HBO Max will not be moving forward with a second season of Duster, we are so grateful to have had the chance to work with the amazingly talented co-creators J.J. Abrams and Latoya Morgan, and our partners at Bad Robot and Warner Bros. Television. We are tremendously proud of this series led by Josh Holloway and Rachel Hilson and we thank...

Fans of Lost star Josh Holloway’s throwback 70s crime drama on HBO Max have seen Duster get dusted, as the show will not be returning for a second season. According to Variety, the show’s season finale, which aired less than a week ago, will now stand as the series final. Considering the series seemed to be pulling in some strong reviews, it seems that, like so many other shows, there are no second chances to make a big viewership impression on streaming platforms.

Considering Duster is one of the only projects created and produced by J.J. Abrams since his renewed deal with Warner Bros. back in December, it does not bode well for his collaboration going forward. The series was co-created by Latoya Morgan, and alongside Holloway costarred Rachel Hilson. In a statement, HBO Max said:

“While HBO Max will not be moving forward with a second season of ‘Duster,...

Duster is done and dusted.

HBO Max has cancelled the crime-caper series, TVLine has confirmed, meaning there’ll be no Season 2.

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Duster was set in the 1970s and starred Lost‘s Josh Holloway as a crime syndicate’s getaway driver who wound up cooperating with an FBI agent named Nina, played by...

The latest show from J.J. Abrams going to be a one-and-done series, despite its high praise from critics and fans.

Per Deadline, the new series Duster has been canceled after one season on HBO Max. The unfortunate update comes one week after the show's freshman season wrapped up its run. During its short run, the series drew high marks from critics with a Rotten Tomatoes approval rating of 92%. Its audience score was also strong at 83%, leaving the majority of viewers satisfied.

However, streaming numbers for Duster were not overly impressive. The series managed to hang in the daily Top 10 on HBO Max, but it has not ranked in the Nielsen Top 10 ratings for streaming originals. The show only barely made Luminate's list of Top 50 streaming originals during its fourth week by hitting #50. Duster also failed to gain a lot of traction on social media. Even so, despite ending the show,...

Even though it has a 92% Tomatometer score and 83% Popcornmeter score, HBO Max has canceled the crime thriller series Duster less than a week after the season 1 finale was released on July 3. The series, which was first ordered in April 2020, reunited Josh Holloway and J.J. Abrams after they both previously worked on Lost.

Holloway led Duster's cast as Jim Ellis, a getaway driver for criminal kingpin Ezra Saxton (Keith David) in 1970s Arizona. When Jim learns that Saxton may have been responsible for the death of his brother, Joey, he secretly begins working with the FBI agent Nina Hayes (Rachel Hilson) to learn the truth.

According to Deadline, HBO Max has now canceled Duster. The decision is likely due to low viewership, as the show never made it into the Nielsen Top 10 for original streaming shows and only ever managed to reach the 50th spot in Luminate's list of...

It’s one and done for Duster, as it becomes the first show canceled in the new HBO Max era for the Warner Bros. Discovery streaming service. While the cancellation isn’t all that surprising, it is disappointing for those who had just caught the season 1 finale last week!

Duster starred Josh Holloway, reuniting him with Lost co-creator and EP J.J. Abrams, who was one of the co-creators for this series. The writing was arguably on the wall for this series even before the show debuted on the streaming platform.

Josh Holloway in Duster episode 8 on Max HBO Max is not going ahead with Duster season 2

Deadline reports that while Duster came from some big names, it didn’t get the attention and viewership that it needed. That being said, it was performing well with both critics and audiences, but even if the viewership was good, the series would have been difficult to save.

Just a week after its Season 1 finale aired, J.J. Abrams and Latoya Morgan’s 1970s crime series “Duster” has been canceled by HBO Max.

The series, which was a collaboration between Bad Robot, TinkerToy Productions and Warner Bros. Television, starred Josh Holloway as a getaway driver and Rachel Hilson as an FBI agent who team up to take down a powerful crime syndicate.

In a statement, HBO Max said that while it would not move forward with a second season, it was “so grateful” to have had the chance to work with Abrams, Morgan and Bad Robot.

“We are tremendously proud of this series led by Josh Holloway and Rachel Hilson and we thank them along with our cast and crew for their incredible collaboration and partnership,” the streamer added.

Meanwhile, Warner Bros. Television praised Abrams and Morgan for delivering a “thrilling, multi-dimensional crime drama” with “textured characters that took...

Dusterhas bitten the dust. The Josh Holloway-Rachel Hilson period action thriller, which was co-created by J.J. Abrams, will not be returning for a second season of adventure. Despite critical acclaim, the series did not manage to find a steady audience, and has been cancelled by the newly rebranded HBO Max. The series was originally greenlit in 2020, and was filmed some time ago; the show's cast and crew have since moved on to other projects.

Deadline reports that Bad Robot, Abrams' production company, did attempt to shop the series to other platforms and streamers, but did not come to an agreement with any of them. In a statement, the network expressed gratitude to "amazingly talented co-creators J.J. Abrams and Latoya Morgan, and our partners at Bad Robot and Warner Bros. Television. We are tremendously proud of this series led by Josh Holloway and Rachel Hilson and we thank...

Duster was the first TV series J.J. Abrams co-created in 15 years, but unfortunately, it’s been announced that HBO Max has cancelled it after just one season. Although the show had decent reviews, it couldn’t generate enough interest to keep the lights on. Set in 1972, Duster follows the “first Black female FBI agent (Rachel Hilson) as she heads to the Southwest and recruits a gutsy getaway driver (Josh Holloway) in a bold effort to take down a growing crime syndicate (led by Keith David).“

“While HBO Max will not be moving forward with a second season of Duster, we are so grateful to have had the chance to work with the amazingly talented co-creators J.J. Abrams and Latoya Morgan, and our partners at Bad Robot and Warner Bros. Television,” HBO Max said in a statement to Deadline. “We are tremendously proud of this series led by Josh Holloway...

Duster has bit the dust.

HBO Max has canceled its 1970s-set action-comedy series Duster after one season.

The drama from showrunners J.J. Abrams and Latoya Morgan starred Josh Holloway as a getaway driver working for an Arizona crime syndicate and Rachel Hilson as an FBI agent.

The show, which premiered in May, had terrific Rotten Tomatoes scores — 92 percent positive from critics and 83 percent positive from audiences — yet apparently didn’t succeed in drawing a large enough audience. The show didn’t chart, at least, in the Nielsen Top 10.

Here’s a statement from Warner Bros. Television: “J.J. Abrams and Latoya Morgan delivered a thrilling, multi-dimensional crime drama in Duster, with textured characters that took the audience back to the 1970s in a new and innovative way. Those characters were brought to life by a wonderful team led by Josh, Rachel, and an extremely talented ensemble cast, along with...

J.J. Abrams‘ Duster, starring Josh Holloway and Rachel Hilson, has been canceled by HBO Max after only one season.

Set in the 1970s Southwest, Duster explored the life of a gutsy getaway driver for a growing crime syndicate that goes from dangerous to wildly, stupidly dangerous when a tenacious young agent comes into town hellbent on taking his crime family down.

The series debuted in May 2025 but failed to generate a ton of buzz.

HBO Max said in a statement, via Deadline, “While HBO Max will not be moving forward with a second season of Duster, we are so grateful to have had the chance to work with the amazingly talented co-creators J.J. Abrams and [showrunner] Latoya Morgan, and our partners at Bad Robot and Warner Bros. Television. We are tremendously proud of this series led by Josh Holloway and Rachel Hilson and we thank them along with our cast...

Will Duster ride again? After the HBO Max original drama came to a stunning conclusion on Thursday, with one major character’s fate in question and the news that another who we’ve only heard about in past terms is alive, well, and potentially up to no good, the series left plenty of room to continue on for Season 2. However, on Wednesday, July 9, there was bad news announced about its future. So will the J.J. Abrams and Latoya Morgan co-created series return for Season 2? Here’s what we know so far. Has Duster been renewed for Season 2? No. On Wednesday, July 9, it was announced that Duster was canceled after one season. Who starred in Duster? The cast included Josh Holloway as getaway driver-turned-fbi informant Jim Ellis, Rachel Hilson as Nina Hayes, Camille Guaty as Izzy, Asivak Koostachin as Nina’s bureau partner Awan Bitsui, Corbin Bernsen as Jim’s father Wade,...

The 1970s crime series “Duster” has been canceled at HBO Max after just one season, Variety has confirmed.

The news comes less than a week after the show aired the Season 1 finale, with “Duster” having originally premiered on the streamer in May. The series starred Josh Holloway and Rachel Hilson and hailed from co-creators and executive producers Latoya Morgan and J.J. Abrams.

“While HBO Max will not be moving forward with a second season of ‘Duster,’ we are so grateful to have had the chance to work with the amazingly talented co-creators J.J. Abrams and Latoya Morgan, and our partners at Bad Robot and Warner Bros. Television,” HBO Max said in a statement. We are tremendously proud of this series led by Josh Holloway and Rachel Hilson and we thank them along with our cast and crew for their incredible collaboration and partnership.”

Thus ends the show’s long path to the screen.

Exclusive: After a five-year build-up, it was a short run for Bad Robot’s 1970s crime drama Duster as HBO Max is not proceeding with a second season of the series from J.J. Abrams and Latoya Morgan. The news comes less than a week after the Season 1 finale debuted on the platform.

It is not entirely surprising because Duster, starring Josh Holloway and Rachel Hilson, wasn’t able to generate a lot of buzz and viewer interest. Those who tuned in, largely liked what they saw — Duster is averaging 92% among critics and 83% among general viewers on Rotten Tomatoes. The series from Warner Bros. and Abrams’ studio-based Bad Robot also remains in the daily Top 10 on HBO Max but it has not been able to get into the Nielsen Top 10 for streaming originals and barely cracked Luminate’s list of Top 50 streaming originals in its fourth week at the last #50 spot.

J. J. Abrams' Dusterkeeps going strong on the streaming charts, and fans of shows like Justified couldn't be happier.

Per Flix Patrol, Duster, from creators J. J. Abrams and Latoya Morgan, the latter of whom serves as showrunner, is continuing to make its mark on the streaming charts. As of the time of writing, Duster has made its way to the number four spot on the top streaming chart for HBO Max for July 5, and it doesn't show any signs of slowing down.

Released on May 15, Duster is set back in 1972 and stars Rachel Hilson as Nina Hayes, the very first Black female FBI agent. Hilson's Agent Hayes works alongside Josh Holloway's Jim Ellis, an exceptionally talented driver with a penchant for making hasty getaways, as she attempts to uproot and stomp out the Southern crime syndicate run by Keith David's Ezra Saxton. The series' leading cast...

This post contains spoiler from the Duster season finale on Max.

We’ve arrived at the season finale of Duster on Max. As we left off last week, it was clear the house of lies built by Nina (Rachel Hilson) and Jim (Josh Holloway) as they investigate Saxton (Keith David) had come crashing down. But could they find a way to survive? That’s the question we had to answer during this week’s finale, “66 Reno Split.” Let’s dive in and see how it turned out.

We open this week by flashing back to South Philly in 1954. There, Saxton is threatening Virgil Hayes (Kenneth Mosely). Seems Virgil isn’t keeping up his end of the numbers-running racket. Young Nina watches the exchange. It’s not long before her father ends up dead, providing the fuel that’s led to her choice of career and current situation.

Present day Nina wakes,...

There’s no time for a deep breath in Duster’s explosive episode 8, the kind of finale that doesn’t knock on your door but breaks it down with a flamethrower. In this jaw-gritting, gun-smoke-filled final act, we finally learn who Xavier is, Saxton meets a Shakespearean end trying to save his son, Nina’s quest for justice reaches an agonizing crescendo, and Jim (Josh Holloway) stumbles upon a truth so seismic it may just tip the political balance of an entire nation.

Who? What? Where? When? Why? How? All of them get answered and then swiftly replaced with even thornier questions. Nina, once shackled and sedated by betrayal, survives an assassination attempt by a rogue agent, only to uncover that the conspiracy she’s chasing is far from over. Saxton does not die as the villain he spent years becoming, but as a father who sacrifices everything for his child.

Max's Duster has not yet been renewed for a Season 2, but its intense Season 1 finale makes it clear that there's plenty more story to tell, something one of the show's main stars agrees with. The show follows Josh Holloway's Jim Ellis, a newly turned informant, and Rachel Hilson's FBI Agent Nina Hayes, as the two work to take down Keith David's Ezra Saxton and his crime empire.

Duster star Benjamin Charles Watson sat down with The Direct to discuss his character Royce Saxon's journey throughout Season 1 and explain what he'd like to explore with his character if the story continues.

Watson revealed that if a Season 2 happens, "It's gonna be really, really different, and it's gonna be really fascinating and interesting." He noted to The Direct how he'd "really want to see if Royce has the ability to step into his father's shoes." The actor wants to...

[Warning: The following post contains Major spoilers for the Duster Season 1 finale.] The first season of Duster has come to a bittersweet end. The finale sees the culmination of this season’s events (and leaves a few dangling threads for a potential Season 2 to pull from). The episode begins with young Nina back in Philadelphia in 1954 at the moment when she first lays eyes on Ezra Saxton (Keith David) as he gives her father a tongue-lashing at his convenience store, and she accidentally alerts them to her presence. In the present day, Nina (Rachel Hilson) awakes in custody, with Billy (Evan Jones) torturing her for information about who else she’s been working with besides Jim Ellis (Josh Holloway). It doesn’t take long for Jim to realize what has happened to her. After returning his daughter Luna to Izzy’s (Camille Guaty) house, her doctor boyfriend mentions meeting Billy at the hospital and the fact that he spoke...

Duster Season 1 is coming to an end.

From J.J. Abrams and Latoya Morgan, the 1970s drama follows a getaway driver and a young FBI agent as they take on a notorious crime syndicate.

In the season finale episode, Izzy secures key leverage, and Jim and Nina uncover a conspiracy that is more dangerous than they ever imagined.

Now, fans are eagerly awaiting news about a potential renewal of the series at Max.

Keep reading to find out more…

As of right now, Duster hasn’t been renewed for Season 2, nor has it been cancelled.

In a recent conversation with Interview Magazine, the lead actors of the show, Josh Holloway and Rachel Hilson, spoke about the show.

“I wonder, if there’s a next season, if Nina would make Jim go undercover or something,” Rachel remarked.

While there is no viewership data available, the show secured a 92% Fresh rating on Rotten Tomatoes,...

In just a very short time, Josh Holloway’s Duster has received a lot of fan appreciation. While viewers loved him as Jim Ellis, Rachel Hilson is also not far behind with her fiercely powerful role as FBI agent Nina Hayes. Just fresh out of Quantico, she’s all set to bring down crime boss Saxton, making her much more than just a supporting character.

Even before she stepped into this role, Hilson already had an impressive resume over the years, with roles in several other popular shows. From crime to heartfelt rom-coms, she has dabbled in every field. While Duster might be her biggest role to date, these other shows also deserve their due credit. So, let’s look at the five standout shows that you should definitely watch if you loved seeing her as Nina in Duster.

5. Rise (2018)

Before Duster, Rachel Hilson starred in Rise, a show all...

The season finale of Duster is almost here, and fans are bracing themselves for the ultimate showdown and conclusion. Titled 66 Reno Split, Episode 8 is all set to air on July 3 and will bring a close to the first season of HBO Max’s gripping 1970s crime drama. Over the past 7 episodes, all of us have seen how the story unfolds, with Josh Holloway’s Jim Ellis at the center of it all. With him, we have Nina Hayes, who’s a determined FBI agent played by Rachel Hilson.

Now, both characters are caught in a web of secrets and danger, with their lives on the line and loyalties tested like never before. So, before the finale takes place, there are several questions that are still unanswered. From Nina’s survival to whether Jim will be able to leave his past behind, here are five big predictions for Episode 8 that might...

“You can’t unring a bell,” they say, and in Duster episode 7, that bell is ringing loud and clear, echoing all the way from Las Vegas to the White House. After six episodes of cryptic glances, coded messages, and enough shadowy deals to fill a spy novel, we finally crack the suitcase that’s been dangling like a carrot on a stick. Spoiler: it’s not a bomb, but a recording so explosive it could bring down Nixon himself.

If you thought Duster was just another ‘cool’ noir crime show, think again! Jim’s accidental road trip with Luna, yes, in the trunk, feels like a bizarre buddy comedy in the middle of a political thriller. Saxton gets a rare moment of hesitation thanks to a kid’s surprisingly sharp logic about protests.

Meanwhile, Howard Hughes steps out from the fringes with an unsettling prophecy about Jim Ellis (Josh Holloway...

This post contains spoilers from Duster season 1 episode 7 from this point forward.

We’re up to the penultimate episode of the season and things are getting tense. Jim (Josh Holloway) and Nina (Rachel Hilson) have been playing it close to the edge for a while, but will they get burned? This episode saw them all pushing closer to the line. Let’s dive into this week’s episode of Duster.

An old face returns

Remember Deputy Groomes (Donal Logue)? Well, you probably hadn’t thought about him for a while. Jim certainly hasn’t, either. But as we open the episode, Groomes is awake and itching to talk to Saxton (Keith David). That can’t be good. But Jim doesn’t know that it’s coming—yet.

Jim, meanwhile, has been tapped for a special mission with Saxton. He’s set to drive him to Las Vegas for a meeting...

Whether you’re into cold cases, corrupt towns, or old-school gangsters, there’s something here for every crime fan.

“Countdown” drops on Wednesday, June 25 on Prime Video, and I’ve had my eye on it ever since they announced Jensen Ackles was starring. The whole ticking-clock crime thriller thing is right up my alley (you can read more about the show here), and it got me thinking about what other great crime dramas are already streaming. You know the ones — gritty towns, broken cops, secrets that never stay buried. So if you’re in the mood for murder, mayhem, and messy antiheroes, here are seven of the best crime dramas you can stream right now.

Top 7 crime drama TV shows on streaming right now:

No. 7: ‘Duster’

No. 6: ‘Mobland’

No. 5: ‘Patience’

No. 4: ‘Godfather of Harlem’

No. 3: ‘Dept. Q’

No. 2: ‘Tulsa King’

No. 1: ‘Mayor of Kingstown’

No.

They say fortune favors the bold, but in Duster’s Episode 6, fortune seems to be playing hide-and-seek with Nina Hayes. I swear, this episode had me gripping my screen like a lifeline in a storm: equal parts admiration and edge-of-seat anxiety.

But just when I was ready to say ‘smooth sailing’ after Duster’s Episode 5, today’s one threw a wrench in the works, and boy, did it get spicy. Nina, with a confidence as fierce as a wildfire and nerves of steel, plunges headfirst into a world where every smile could be a loaded gun. Jim Ellis’ (Josh Holloway) warnings echo in my head: one wrong word, and it’s curtains for her. Yet here she stands, a one-woman wrecking ball amid a corrupt maze where politicians and gangsters dance a dangerous tango.

The clock ticks, the tension soars, and Nina’s grit is both inspiring and terrifying. I...

This post contains spoilers from Duster season 1 episode 6 from this point forward.

After a couple episodes away, we’re back to getting a glimpse of the future to open the sixth episode of this first season of Duster. And, predictably, Jim (Josh Holloway) and Nina (Rachel Hilson) are in trouble. But will it stay that way? Let’s dive into this week’s action.

Meeting the Russian in Duster episode 6

At the end of last week's episode, Jim and Nina were on the same team with Saxton (Keith David). Jim earned his way back into Saxton’s good graces, while Nina found an in posing as an interpreter. They were both being tapped to be part of the group for the big deal meeting. And it’s looking up, but there are still challenges.

Saxton asks Jim to help smooth things over with Greek Sal after helping spoil his daughter’s wedding last episode.

[Warning: The following post contains spoilers for Duster Episode 6.] Things get pretty hairy for Nina (Rachel Hilson) and Jim (Josh Holloway) in this week’s edition of Duster… but things also end on a somewhat swoony note. Like Episode 2 (which was also directed by Steph Green), this segment begins with the ending, as the two have to work together to survive a shootout. The story then goes back in time to reveal how they’ve gotten there. The day of the big meeting with the Russians, Nina is almost found out when Agent Grant (Dan Tracy) shows up to the hotel where Nina is waiting for Saxton (Keith David). Billy (Evan Jones) rightly clocks her as duplicitous, and while Royce (Benjamin Charles Watson) is too busy flirting to notice, Billy doesn’t let it go. After Royce becomes loopy from mixing his heart medication with alcohol at the meeting, causing a scene with the Russians, Billy gets...

After four explosive episodes of chaos and conflicting loyalties, Duster Episode 5 slows down just enough to let the emotional weight sink in, before hitting the gas again. Titled ‘Ravishing Light and Glory’, this episode marks a turning point in the series. It’s where characters begin to show their cracks, and their choices carry heavier consequences than ever before. Nina Hayes finally steps into her own spotlight and no longer looks like a supporting player in the gang’s twisted plans.

On the other hand, Jim Ellis finds himself cornered as his past catches up with him in ways he didn’t see coming. So, if you thought you had Duster figured out, think again. Let’s dive deeper to know how Episode 5 unfolded.

Duster Episode 5: Nina Hayes Takes the Spotlight While Jim Descends Deeper Into Chaos

In Episode 5 of Duster, Rachel Hilson’s Nina Hayes takes charge like...

Actor Josh Holloway made his television return with Duster, a gripping crime drama packed with high-stakes action and drama. But despite the popularity and buzz around his new role, it seems nothing can quite match the lightning in a bottle that was Lost Season 1.

The ABC sci-fi hit that made Holloway a household name is still holding onto its record-breaking viewership and impact even two decades later. So, as Duster tries to find its footing, it’s clear that Lost remains the gold standard of Holloway’s career. Let’s dive deeper!

Josh Holloway’s Duster falls short of Lost’s 96% Rotten Tomatoes milestone

Josh Holloway is back on screen with Duster, a crime drama set in 1972, where he plays a skilled getaway driver. It also stars the likes of Rachel Hilson as the FBI’s first Black agent and Keith David as a crime boss. The story of the...

Intelligence star Josh Holloway is back in the spotlight, but he’s not shy about the struggles he faced getting here. That’s right – best known for playing the charming conman Sawyer on the hit series Lost, he recently opened up about how his career hit a rough patch after the show ended.

While Lost may have turned him into a household name, he failed to get good roles after his famous stint, like many had expected. Now, with Duster, he’s getting a second shot, and he’s ready to talk about the highs and lows that got him here. Let’s dive deeper!

Josh Holloway reunites with J.J. Abrams for Duster after years of career silence Josh Holloway and Rachel Hilson in a still from Duster | Credits: HBO

Actor Josh Holloway is back in action, and this time, he’s behind the wheel in Duster, a 1970s-set crime...

Coming from acclaimed filmmaker J. J. Abrams and starring Josh Holloway alongside Rachel Hilson, the new Max crime thriller, Duster, became an instant hit after its premiere. Critics and fans alike have praised the show as a stylish, entertaining throwback that blends 1970s flair with action, charm, and its character-driven storytelling.

However, despite the critical acclaim along with the standout performance from the Lost alum Holloway, his co-star Hilson did not appear too certain about the show’s renewal for another season in a recent interview.

Rachel Hilson hints Duster Season 2 is uncertain despite Josh Holloway’s breakout performance

J.J. Abrams and Latoya Morgan’s crime thriller, Duster, follows Nina Hayes (Rachel Hilson), the FBI’s first Black woman agent, seeking to take down a crime syndicate boss, with the assistance of a getaway driver, Jim, portrayed by Holloway.

The series has received a significantly positive response since its debut,...

From the minds of Latoya Morganand J.J. Abrams, Duster has shot its way to the top of many people's watchlists thanks to a blood-pumping first half season. Josh Holloway's getaway driver Jim Ellis and Rachel Hilson's Nina Hayes, the first Black woman agent in the FBI, have quickly become a must-watch partnership, as tantalizing scripts packed with action and wit have sent viewers on a mysterious journey that many simply can't get enough of. Well, thankfully, it's not long until the sixth episode in the series, "Meet by the Clothes," debuts on Max.

Officially set to air on Thursday, June 19, 2025, "Meet by the Clothes" will follow on from the next step in the attempt to capture Phoenix mobster Ezra Saxton (Keith David), as Jim and Nina are sent undercover to try and infiltrate Saxton's deal with the Russians. As can be seen in the episode's promo below, this...

Lost star Josh Holloway's new crime thriller, Duster, is steadily becoming a streaming hit. The series premiered on HBO Max on May 15.

FlixPatrol showsDuster steadily maintaining its spot in HBO's Top 10 for the week in over 30 countries. Between June 9 and Jun 13, it cracked the Top 3 in the United States and is currently holding the number seven spot. Duster was created by J.J. Abrams and Latoya Morgan and tells the story of the FBI's first Black female agent (Rachel Hilson) as she works to stop a crime syndicate boss (Keith David) with the help of a talented getaway driver (Holloway).

Since its premiere, Duster has been enjoying a positive reception from both critics and audiences. The series currently has a 92% average critics' rating on Rotten Tomatoes, with the audience rating also being high at 83%. Critics have praised Holloway's charm and the show's retro aesthetic that pays homage to 1970s television.

This post contains spoilers for Duster episode 5 on Max from this point forward.

We ended last week with Nina (Rachel Hilson) and Jim (Josh Holloway) up against it. How would they find a way forward? That was the challenge before us in this week’s episode. Let’s see how they fare in Duster season 1 episode 5.

As mentioned, Nina and Jim are in a tight spot. Nina’s boss isn’t pleased with her recent actions, which culminated in the death of a former agent. But she shares she’s close to getting an in with Saxton (Keith David), who is on the cusp of a big deal. She’s given 48-hours to make it happen.

Jim, meanwhile, is in hot water with Saxton. He lost the Howard Hughes car, which he gave away to save his life. He can’t admit the truth, so instead looks like he bungled a big job.

Have you ever watched a show so bonkers, so brazenly over-the-top, that you start to wonder whether the writers were sipping kerosene instead of coffee? That’s Duster Episode 5 for you: a glorious explosion of betrayal, bad decisions, and unexpected bisexual romance, all wrapped in enough patriotic symbolism to make Uncle Sam weep into his bourbon.

Where Episode 4 built tension with subtlety, Episode 5 of Duster cranks the volume. Titled, ‘Ravishing Light and Glory’,, the episode takes us from moonshine-soaked desperation to wedding-crashing lesbian liberation and back again with a generous sprinkle of espionage, fireworks-as-weapons, and one deeply confused government official.

Jim Ellis (Josh Holloway) gets fired, Genesis gets dumped (and then saves the day with explosives), Nina infiltrates Saxton’s camp disguised as a Russian interpreter, Wade waffles between loyalty and fatherly guilt, and Chad Grant confirms himself as the human equivalent of mold: everywhere, unwanted, and strangely persistent.

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[Warning: The following post contains Major spoilers for Duster Episode 5.] Nina (Rachel Hilson) gets put to the test in a very big way on the latest episode of Duster and puts on a masterclass in subterfuge to get through it unscathed. First, the episode begins with a rather shocking aside. Two administrative officials — one from the Pentagon and one from the FBI — are summoned to the White House for an emergency meeting with none other than Richard Nixon, who declares from the Oval Office, “Gentlemen, we’ve got a big f***ing problem.” Later, we see the Watergate cleanup operation begin … with the help of Agent Grant (Dan Tracy), no less. This CGI-enhanced cameo is just the start of a pseudo-history subplot involving the disgraced former president that was first envisioned by cocreator Latoya Morgan. “That was one of the MacGuffins that I pitched that J.J. [Abrams, cocreator] really got excited about because it’s something in...

Nicholas Galitzine has starred as the perfect boyfriend in several films, whether it was alongside Sofia Carson in Netflix's Purple Hearts, Camila Cabello in Prime Video's take on Cinderella, and Anne Hathaway in The Idea of You, also on Prime Video. However, few films matched the love Red, White & Royal Blue got.

Red, White & Royal Blue is an adaptation of Casey McQuiston's 2019 bestselling novel of the same name. Immediately after release, the film stayed at the top of the charts for several weeks, and even drew a surge of new subscribers to Prime Video, which led Amazon MGM Studios to order a sequel. Speaking with AT&T at the Tribeca Festival, writer and director Matthew López gave an exciting update for the film that will leave fans happy.

We connected with the director of #Rwrb - Matthew Lopez - at @Tribeca on the sequel, before his panel...

When actress Mira Sorvino thinks about what and who helped her launch her career, she credits Tribeca Festival co-founder Jane Rosenthal for giving her that break.

“Jane Rosenthal actually gave me my first job in the industry. It started off being a volunteer position — I was an intern at Tribeca Productions, reading scripts. Then it turned into a paid position as a reader after they ended up liking my coverage. I did that for two years, and during that time I actually read the script Amongst Friends that ended up being the first feature that I ever starred in. We went to Sundance and that launched my career,” the actress recalled. “Tribeca helped me start my career, and it’s always given a hand up to young artists and people who had the gumption to just go for it.”

So supporting the 10th anniversary of the Through Her Lens — a...

Some men are born to run from trouble. Jim Ellis (Josh Holloway) seems like the kind who’d invite it to dinner, serve it whiskey, and play cards with it till dawn. I didn’t think Duster could get more chaotically thrilling, but episode 4, titled Criminalus Velocitus Super-Sonicus, proved me wrong and how gloriously.

It’s the kind of episode that doesn’t politely ask for your attention. It walks in unannounced, kicks the coffee table, and demands you watch closely. Because if you blink, you’ll miss a contract killer sipping whiskey with his target, a guilt-ridden agent chasing coordinates like a scavenger hunt, and a father-son dynamic more dented than the vintage car they wrecked.

Ellis, hilariously tragic and charmingly idiotic, finds himself hunted by Enrico the Blade, while Nina Hayes, our resolute agent with a soul far too heavy for her shoulders, tries to decode what looks...

This post contains spoilers from Duster episode 4 from this point forward.

At some point, we all have to pay the toll. But what happens when the bill comes due? How do you respond? Well, Jim (Josh Holloway) has been delaying his bill coming due for a couple weeks, but that ended in the fourth episode of this first season of Duster. Let’s see how it all plays out.

Enrique the Blade

As we open the episode, Jim is contemplating his troubles. In the pilot, he arranged to work for Mad Raoul when he planned to go on the run. Instead, he made a deal with Nina (Rachel Hilson) and stayed in town. That meant going back on his promise to Mad Raoul, which didn’t bode well. As we open this week, we find out that Mad Raoul is planning to connect, sending his top man, Enrique the Blade...

The arc of the universe is long, but it always bends towards that "Watchmen" meme. To paraphrase Doctor Manhattan: It's 2004 and I'm watching Josh Holloway play a suave, charming rogue lying to everyone with whom he crosses paths in a series co-created by J.J. Abrams; it's now 2025 and I'm watching Josh Holloway play a suave, charming rogue lying to everyone with whom he crosses paths in a series co-created by J.J. Abrams. In another 20 years, we may very well be putting on our virtual-reality visors in the five minutes of free time a day our AI overlords allot for us — I should mention that, in this hypothetical, everyone's favorite streaming service Quibi has been brought back from the dead — so we can watch Holloway and Abrams reunite on another show all over again.

The parallels between "Lost" and the new HBO Max series "Duster" might seem as if they begin and end here.