Duster

The 1 star reviews on here are completely over exaggerated and borderline nonsensical.

Yes this is a highly stylized take on 70s crime noir, but the solid acting, comedic timing, pacing, and suspense make it one worth watching.

It's kind of like a cross between an Elmore Leonard and a Carl Hiassen novel. The Arizona setting and desert locations almost act as a character on its own, adding extra pressure to the overall situations at hand.

I dont want to give anything away so Im being fairly vague, but after watching the second episode Im convinced this is worth the watch time. Great pacing, acting, suspense, setting, and soundtrack. I realize a lot of us have a natural aversion to JJ Abrams at this point, but this time he came through with a solid show.

So for you lost fans, most of you will have a favorable opinion of the character Sawyer by the end of the show. In season five, Sawyer has an opportunity to leave the island but return to US in the 1970s. If your head canon has ever considered what it would be like for him to have lived those years, well thank you too JJ Abrams we get to see this in Duster. So far, I've had a big smile on my face. It's fun and entertaining. I hope it continues this way.

Josh Holloway gives a good performance so far. He is definitely an underrated actor and this type of character always fits him well. I highly recommend that you give this a try and see if it's for you. I look forward to watching each week. I don't know if this is a single-season show, but I hope they're the second season if the story makes sense to have a continue.

Theres only been 1 episode so far & things are just starting to get interesting. The story & characterization are working towards setting something up for whats coming next. The episode itself is filled with interesting characters & motivations. Theres no bad acting or bad film making or anything like that. The first episode has been a good fun casual watch so far. And im really liking Josh (Sawyer from Lost). His character is filled with a fun attitude & while playing that attitude he also gets serious when situation demands him to be serious. Josh is really good in this character. He fits perfectly into the 80's style & has great potential. I would say the show itself has great potential. Can't wait to see more. Just hope more episodes will arrive soon & not take too long.

The HBO/Max limited series Duster (2025) brings back memories from community college when we had access to the family's1972 yellow Plymouth Duster with the black vinyl roof. This was no jacked-up red cherry Duster roadster as depicted in this limited series, but a noteworthy vehicle nonetheless. Our Duster was more family car whose color indicated it just might be a lemon as well. Built by the Big Three during the Energy Crisis these cars were flawed automotive products, prone to oil leaks due mostly to cheap engine gaskets requiring frequent servicing. (The Motor City/UAW protecting their financial lifeblood.) In the 5-6 years we owned the car it once required a new engine when we ran out of oil on the Lodge Freeway and a new front end when we skidded off the snowy service drive at the college, severing 3 gaslights at their bases. Noteworthy, and with time & treatment, streaming in 2027✌🏾

I have to admit. I didn't really think it was going to be good but it was a lot of fun. On a personal level I had a Duster back in the late 70's, early 80's also ( though it was painted black with blue stripes and without the spoilers ). Sawyer ( Josh will always be Sawyer from Lost for my wife and I ) and the FBI chick are both entertaining in their respective roles though he needs to get rid of that awful hair. It's nice to see Keith as a bad guy which I haven't seen him play as since The Nice Guys. Some nice car action, retro look, future crime shenanigans and the entertaining cast make this an ( so far ) easy, fun watch but hey Sawyer/Josh do us a favor and get a haircut.