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I'm here to ask the big cheese's of cheese's to pls pls pls make a season 2!!!

Come on...we don't watch things on release dates anymore that doesn't mean this isn't quality. It didn't need cancelling it needed marketing 😭

First of all when i was 10mins into EP1 and seeing all the eye candy i immediately assumed this was going to be a soulless series... How wrong i was. The leading characters are all sooo good and each played so well. Hell i believed that i had seen the actor for Saxon back in some old 70's cop series ... fact checked this and i haven't but he made me believe i had.

I love the fresh acting leads too and the story is solid.

The cinematics are nostalgic which brings a softness to this crime drama series

#BRINGBACKDUSTER!!!!!!

I am enjoying this series! I admit that I always enjoy stuff set in the 70s and 80s and they do a good job of recreating the period here.

Josh Holloway is always good value and, in my opinion, doesn't get enough leading roles. He's got a great screen presence. The supporting cast also do a great job. Special mention for Keith David, too.

The locations are good and it's great to see some great old cars in all their glory.

So ignore the artificial low scores here because they are just not justified. Give the show a chance and I reckon you'll enjoy it!

Let's hope the network gives it a fair chance, as I am fed up of investing time in new series only to see them dumped after one season.

Guess what? They've cancelled it, even with 93% on Rotten Tomatoes and every episode making the Top 10 ranked shows of the week. Absurd decision.

So let's start off with a question. Is this for everyone? The answer: probably not. In saying that it does have all the things you'd expect of a period piece that takes place in the 70's. Long hair, muscle car, afro. Cheap cinnamon chips! Ok the last one not necessarily the case. Mr. Holloway has his charms and the lovely young woman FBI agent is a trailblazer which seems stereotypical these days while Hollywood tries to convince us that there empowering women at the cost of losing historical accuracy in the process which is unfortunate to a degree. The relationships aren't fully fleshed out in the first episode. I'm still unsure who the little girl's mother is in relation to the main character. Ex, friend, family member? Who knows! If you enjoy a little action and drama with a backdrop of crime/70's. Then you can't go wrong with Duster.

Really like the music, the cars, the clothes that is the icing on the cake. Run through all episodes at once and I want more now! Entertaining with a lot of nice lines and action, a lot of stories woven together, no dull moments.

I didn't know what to expect but this is for me filling a hole as it ain't much new that comes out with this perfect mix of the music I like, the atmosphere from a time period which is made perfectly together with today's action we are more use to, pedal to the metal. The only bad thing I can say is that it was over to fast, want more and I want it now, so more episodes per season thank you.

I've never written a review although I have wanted to on many series n movies. I recently finished the season and recently saw an article where they say they will not have a 2nd season. What troubles me is that a so-so, 5 star rated show will get multiple seasons, but shows that receive 7 stars n above do not get a chance at a 2nd season. There's not much not to like about this series, unless you just can't stand the underlying racial undertones on what this country thought about and as we are living in now, people of color and women. I found the storyline pretty good along with the artwork and period correctness stunning...I truly hope they can rethink and develop a second season.

It was a decent show carried mostly by good actors and the 70s retro vibe. Unfortunately they would not let go of racial issues, which they bring up constantly to the point of making it so annoying. Always reminding us of how bad it was (and is?) for black women trying to fit in a white man's world.

And then there was the feminist sub story with the women truckers asking for equal right and going on strike... It appears that there was enough women truckers in the 70s in this small city for them to cause severe disruption of transportation, which is impossibly hilarious.

Anyways, I can imagine how good this show could have been if they had focused more on the gangster stories. But heh, what do I know.

Fun fun fun. I feel like I'm watching Billy Jack, The Mod Squad and Foxy Brown in a threesome! It's a welcome mix and I'm so here for it. Casting is spot on. Josh looks at home behind the wheel of the Duster. Rachel Hilson is foxy, brown, beautiful, fierce, smart, driven...and taking no crap from the boys. So happy with Asivak Koostachin as Awan. He brings it. He's got me on his side right from the get go.

The musical score is fun and nostalgic. The look of the show is right. The fashion, the sets. They've done their work. Right from the first episode we get action, storyline, interesting characters and it doesn't slow down from there. It just picks up speed like that Duster! Episode two kills it, like for real. Bowling 🎳 will never be the same... Look, it's obvious there are haters giving ridiculous low ratings. Most know the "why's" of all that, so no explanation needed. For those of us not on board with the hate game... grab some popcorn, chips, or nopales tacos. A couple of beers or tequila, a good bourbon...sit back, have fun and enjoy the show! It's an awesome ride.

Oh, Duster, the Max series that roars onto the screen with all the subtlety of a cherry-red Plymouth Duster doing donuts in a quiet suburb. This 1970s crime thriller, co-created by J. J. Abrams and LaToya Morgan, promises a gritty, high-octane ride with Josh Holloway's charming getaway driver, Jim Ellis, and Rachel Hilson's trailblazing Nina Hayes, the FBI's first Black female agent. But let's be real: what Duster truly delivers is an eight-episode masterclass in reminding us-every chance it gets-that Nina is a Black woman in a white man's world, bravely overcoming racial abuse in ways that feel less like storytelling and more like a public service announcement stuck on repeat.

From the moment Nina struts into the Phoenix FBI office in 1972, the show wastes no time establishing her as the Strong Black Woman trope, dialed up to eleven. Episode one? She's met with cartoonish racism from her white male colleagues-sneers, snide remarks, and enough microaggressions to fill a diversity training manual. But fear not! Nina's got pluck, grit, and an uncanny ability to outwit her detractors without breaking a sweat. By episode two, the racial slights are so predictable you could set your watch to them: a condescending comment from her boss, Abbott (Greg Grunberg), a side-eye from a fellow agent, and yet, Nina powers through, undeterred, because apparently overcoming racism in the 1970s FBI is as easy as a Sunday drive.

Every episode feels like it's been scripted by someone checking boxes off a "social issues" bingo card. Episode three? Nina faces more overt racism, this time with a side of sexism, but she shuts it down with a quip and a steely glare. Episode four? A colleague questions her competence, but she proves them wrong by cracking a case faster than you can say "retro aesthetic." By episode five, the show's insistence on making every plot point about Nina's struggle against prejudice starts to feel like narrative overkill. It's as if the writers feared we'd forget the setting-1972, systemic racism, got it-unless they hammered it home in every scene. The result? Nina's character arc is less about depth and more about being a one-woman crusade against bigotry, which, while admirable, gets old fast.

Don't get me wrong; Rachel Hilson is a gem, infusing Nina with charisma and fire. But the script does her no favors, reducing her to a symbol rather than a fully realized person. Her personal motivation-tied to a tragic backstory involving crime boss Ezra Saxton (Keith David)-is intriguing but gets buried under the show's obsession with showcasing her resilience against racial abuse. Meanwhile, Jim's storyline, with its car chases and roguish charm, feels like it's from a different show entirely-one that's actually fun. The tonal whiplash between his breezy escapades and Nina's heavy-handed workplace battles is jarring, like switching from Smokey and the Bandit to a lecture hall mid-episode.

The supporting cast, including Asivak Koostachin's Awan and Camille Guaty's Izzy, adds some flavor, but they're sidelined by the show's relentless focus on Nina's trials. Even the 1970s vibe-complete with killer needle drops and groovy costumes-can't save Duster from feeling like a missed opportunity. It wants to be a pulpy crime caper and a poignant commentary on race, but it's too busy preaching to nail either. By the finale, you're left wondering if the writers ever considered letting Nina just be an agent, rather than a walking lesson in overcoming adversity.

In the end, Duster is a show that tries to do too much and ends up doing too little. It's got style, swagger, and a killer car, but its insistence on making every episode a stage for Nina's triumph over racial abuse feels less empowering than exhausting. If you're here for Holloway's charm or some retro thrills, you might enjoy the ride-just don't expect it to take you anywhere deep.

This show is so easy to enjoy. The simple narrative, with all the cliches and the incredible 70's vibe really makes it a great show. You will not find any mindblowing plot or any innovative feature in this show, but it is the simplicity that is captivating.. it feels like back when there was no stream services, the family together in the couch watching TV.. dont even know how to elaborate it, but the thing is that was really enjoyable to watch. It feels very light, differently from many TV shows now a days, that are overflowing with lore, complex story line or twists that you have to keep up with.. Basically in this show, you can just power down your brain and just enjoy it.

This completely awesome series restored our faith in streaming shows. Renew PLEASE!

Normally, we opt for movies. This was like one long movie with A+++ acting, casting, costumes, sets, locations, dialogue, cars!, and twists and turns.

I've thought about it every day since we started watching it. Now that it's done, I want to cry because the ride is over. BEGGING for more, more, more! We have recommended it up and down to everyone we know. I feel like only 1 season undoes all the good feelings I had about streaming series. This was such a fun, much-needed show. Old and new colliding to the best effect.

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.

All the characters, both major and minor, are interesting and have their moments across the eight episodes. The script writing keeps you engaged through the main plot along with the various subplots. If you came of age in the early 1970s, then alot of this will resonate with you one way or another. That said, youngsters should also check this out because of the quality writing and great filmography of the Southwest desert. Again, the storytelling is key here and keeps things moving pretty fast. Also, a special callout to the "retro" Vegas episode. It was cool to be reminded how Sin City once looked before major corporations overdeveloped the place. Finally, pay attention to the opening of each episode. The Hot Wheels cars ripping through the desert bring a smile to your face each time. AND: each subsequent intro has an Easter egg for the upcoming episode. So, make sure you do not skip the intros.

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.

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.

This is my first time ever writing a review and im writing it because people are so dumb i don't usually write anything but something really bothering is that some people giving rating without even watching i watched the two episode really liked it and enjoy it i like the set the characters everything is really good and it might be getting even better but what pissed me off is that people are rating this good show 1/10 for no reason they didn't even complete the pilot thats why im rating it 10/10 to give boost because this show deserves better i really hope this show succeed cause its very good but people are dumb.

I really wanted to give Duster a chance, but it falls into the same trap as so many over-the-top American shows: everything is dialed up to 11 without earning it. The characters are painted with such broad strokes it's almost cartoonish - the heroic criminal, the rebellious woman, the evil men - all without depth or credible motivation. It tries hard to feel gritty and edgy, with forced dialogue and heavy-handed drama, but there's little actual substance. If you're looking for consistent storytelling, character-driven logic, and subtle tension, this isn't it. It's pulp disguised as prestige. I didn't finish the pilot - that says enough.

From the very first episode, it's clear that this isn't your typical throwaway series. There's real production value here-everything from the lighting to the costume design and soundtrack screams attention to detail. The show captures an atmosphere that's both grounded and stylized, which is no easy feat. It's good-really good. And what's more impressive is how it manages to feel fresh while still borrowing heavily from familiar genres and eras.

Season 1 sets the bar incredibly high. That's not just lip service-it establishes characters with depth, pacing that never drags, and plotlines that keep you invested without being overly complicated or forced. It leaves just enough questions unanswered to build momentum into a second season, while still offering satisfying story arcs along the way. If the showrunners can keep up the quality, I truly hope we'll see a few more seasons. That said, following up such a strong opener will be a tall order. Season 2 will need to honor the foundation without falling into the trap of repetition or gimmickry. But based on what we've seen so far, I'm optimistic.

I'll definitely be watching this one again. It's the kind of show that invites a second viewing-not because it's confusing, but because there are layers to it. Little visual cues, background details, bits of dialogue-all the things you miss when you're focused on the main plot. The acting across the board is strong. Not overdone. Not flat. Just right. The cast clearly understood their characters, and you get the sense that even supporting roles were thoughtfully cast and directed.

The props, set design, and cinematography are outstanding. They're not flashy for the sake of it. Instead, they serve the narrative, anchoring the story in a very specific time and place that feels both real and nostalgic. What really stood out for me, though, was the writing. It walks a fine line between sharp and sentimental, between commentary and storytelling. The dialogue feels natural, never preachy or on-the-nose, and the themes-while clearly reflecting modern issues-are delivered through a 1970s lens that gives everything a certain timelessness.

It's like someone took fragments of recent history-political tension, social unrest, economic anxiety-and reimagined it as a retro drama set in the '70s. But rather than being stuck in the past, it uses that era to reflect on the present. That kind of writing takes skill, and I think it's what makes the show especially appealing to a broader audience. It doesn't try too hard to be edgy or nostalgic-it just is.

As someone who genuinely loves the 1970s aesthetic-the fashion, the music, and especially the muscle cars-this show checked a lot of boxes for me. So yes, maybe I'm a bit biased. But even setting that aside, I think the show earns its praise. It balances mood and message, plot and personality. It's entertainment that respects the viewer's intelligence.

If you're a fan of high-quality TV that doesn't insult your attention span, this is absolutely worth your time. Whether you're in it for the drama, the world-building, or just to hear a V8 engine roar beneath a perfectly restored hood, you'll find something to enjoy. Here's hoping Season 2 doesn't keep us waiting long.

Look forward to season 2. Good story an exciting season 1 finale. Keep it going !!

I have always like Keith David as an actor. The whole cast is awesome. Josh Holloway and Rachel Hilson make a good team. Really enjoyed the series opener. I liked the dinky toy introduction.

Good plot. Action packed. Has a eeal 70s feel. The series demonstrates the various discriminations that still resonate today.

Corbin Bernsen and Gail O'Grady bring their talents to the show. Evan Jones (Cheddar Bob, 8 Mile) plays good thug. I was a little confused by the Howard Hughes and Nixon pieces, but maybe ai need to peddle back to relive it. Recommended.

Cool clothes, music and acting, Josh Holloway is well cast as the lead. Great throwback to the 70's. It's a fun ride! Made me want to head out to the thrift store and get me some 70's shades and clothes and maybe even Cuban heel boots. First episode was just finding its pace, 2nd episode and now the third are spot on. It's a bit of a breath of fresh air, does not take itself too seriously and genuinely fun to watch. Even the opening title with the toy cars racing is cool. Be good to watch Holloway character expand more and see where this show takes him as he clearly wants to do the right thing, but loyalties remain.

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.

I don't think i've seen Josh Holloway since 'Lost' and possibly for good reason!! I am so happy I decided to give this a watch. I figured i'd know if it was watchable after one episode. It's not the BEST series i've ever watched (very few are) but 24 hours later I'd finished the entire series (8 episodes). This is thoroughly enjoyable. I have even decided that I now like Corbin Bernsen although I can't remember why I thought I didn't like him in the 1st place. The soundtrack is also enjoyable with some great memories (for me). Good acting, good writing, good story line. I sincerely hope this is picked up for a 2nd season. I REALLY enjoyed this and would very much like a 2nd season which has definitely been left open for another one. So get to it.

If you're a fan of Tarentino/early Coen, your find something like. I see some reviews based on one episode and had to make the point (after watching the first two), that unfortunately is short sighted and an irrelevant way to review, so left it clear in this review, that it is based on the first two episodes.

I see a lot in this style of film--erhhm series (feels like it very well could've been a film). I like the character development, the writing is solid, and some easter eggs thrown in to keep things even more interesting.

Throw in some fantastic muscle cars, killer retro feel and aesthetics, abd you have a very above average series. I almost wish I waited to start it do I could binge more episodes, but went in almost blind (no trailers) and came away pleasantly surprised of its quality and killer cinematography. Sign me up for the rest of the season for sure. Will use the entire series as my final "grading" when it gets there. This is very good and entertaining, abd growing up in the 70s, I like the kitsch-y feel of the era and recognized the feel almost immediately.

Sure, it settles in on what some complain about : social issues, racism and bigotry, but let's face it, that was prevalent during those times and, we'll, didn't feel it was forced or ham fisted at all.

This show is a really fun, silly, and action packed thriller with some mild investigative elements. It has a heavy 70s vibe and they execute it perfectly without it being a gimmick. It feels like it was filmed back then. I have very few complaints about it.

HBO should have given this show a chance to get popular before cancelling it. When I saw it on my mom's TV, I was instantly enamored by it and wanted to watch it, but I had never heard of it before, and by the time she was watching it, it was already cancelled!

They have a really fun story that was probably going to go for another season or two; why not let them? A real waste of great talent, writing, prop development, and money frankly.

I still recommend watching this regardless. It was really fun and I only hope that HBO reverses this decision. Some of the biggest shows were slow burns, and this one isn't even a slow burn. I could easily have seen it becoming a big show in pop culture, if given the opportunity. HBO should feel shame, and reverse their decision, and add a few zeroes to the team's budget/salaries.