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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...

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...

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...

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,...

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.

You have your monsters like zombies, vampires, and werewolves and then you have your monsters like Dr. Frankenstein, Ardeth Bay, and Jack Griffin. While we may gripe that Werewolves and certainly Mummies don’t get nearly the representation they are due, they still show up at a higher frequency than we give them credit for either in things like The Monster Squad or their own series like the Brendan Fraser Mummy films or the Underworld flicks. The two classic series monsters that most seem to be forgotten about either with their film output or quality of roles are undoubtedly The Phantom of the Opera and The Invisible Man. While I could talk all day about Phantom of the Mall or Phantom of the Paradise, 2025 marks a 25th anniversary for a bonkers and yet somehow faithful in tone mad scientist that breaks the laws of physics and makes not only his physical appearance,...

With Heroes: Eclipsed officially in the works, longtime fans of NBC’s genre-defining superhero series Heroes are wondering if any of the original cast might make a return. For Ali Larter, who played several of the show’s most iconic and mysterious roles — including Niki Sanders, Jessica, and Tracy Strauss — the idea of revisiting Heroes comes with mixed emotions. At the Newport Beach TV Festival, Larter spoke to Collider’s Aidan Kelley about her current success in Landman and whether she’d be interested in returning to the franchise that helped launch her into pop culture immortality.

“I have not heard that. I think they tried it a second time, but it didn’t quite click. The first season, I think, will always be one of the best seasons of TV. It was really special. It was powerful. It was kind of one of those magical moments.”

That “second time,...

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 season 1 episode 3 from this point forward.

Often in series television, we make progress in the tiniest of increments. That’s certainly the case with Duster, the new series on Max. In the third episode, we got some progress, but it feels like some small, incremental steps. Still, any progress is good progress, right?

Let’s dive into this week’s episode of Duster.

A knife at the throat

The show has a thing for jumping to a crucial point then rewinding to show how we got there. We got it last week with Jim (Josh Holloway) and the body in the desert. This week, it’s Nina’s (Rachel Hilson) turn. We have our cold open with her in a dark kitchen, a knife and an angry man at her throat. It doesn’t look good, but quickly we spring to the opening credits.

The new series Duster is off to a strong start on Max. After two episodes, the show is holding a strong score of 92% on Rotten Tomatoes, and fans are waiting to see what will happen next in episode three.

New episodes of Duster drop on Thursdays at 9 Pm Et, exclusively on Max. Heading into the premiere of the third episode, Cbr can unveil an exclusive sneak peek clip, hinting at what's to come. The clip features Awan's (Asivak Koostachin) admiration for Superman, as shown by the wallet he carries, which seems to get him a little bit of razzing. Even so, he will never tolerate anyone "disparaging" the Man of Steel, explaining how his love for Clark Kent actually improves his work as an agent. Fans can watch the video below.

Duster was developed by Emmy winner J.J. Abrams and showrunner Latoya Morgan in association with Warner Bros. Television.

And just like that... it's summer again. Well, almost. If you're sick of the beach or had enough BBQ, turn up the AC and sprawl out on the couch because there's lots of summer TV for your viewing pleasure.

Carrie & Co. are back with the third season of And Just Like That... Squid Game will conclude its three-season run. Wednesday returns on a — what else? — Wednesday. The Bear will serve up a fourth season. And after an 11-week break, Carrie Coon will be the queen of HBO Sunday nights again with the third season of The Gilded Age.

That's just returning favorites. New series include a historical Hawaiian epic from Jason Momoa, a rom-com from Lena Dunham starring Megan Stalter and Will Sharpe, the first Phase Six series of the Marvel Cinematic Universe, and a Kevin Williamson family fishing drama.

Here are the 25 key shows to watch this summer.

Duster (Max)

Premiered: Thursday,...

The HBO Max thriller series Duster has been impressing the critics since premiering on streaming earlier this month. After two episodes, the show has been maintaining a near-perfect score with the critics on Rotten Tomatoes.

Currently, Duster has an approval rating of 92%, labeling the show as Certified Fresh. Its audience score is also strong, sitting at 81%. The new series, a crime drama set in the early 1970s, is noted to not be without its flaws by critics. Even so, almost every critic is satisfied with the series, with many describing it as a fun throwback to the kinds of movies that are from the era.

"With a tangy 1970s look and feel, Duster shifts gears confidently between violent cliffhanger crises and knockabout humor," TV Insider critic Matt Roush said of the show. "Strap in for the joyride."

Strap in for the joyride.

Crediting the show's leads for being the strongest quality,...

After the events of the first episode, we know Jim (Josh Holloway) and Nina (Rachel Hilson) have their work cut out for them if they’re going to bring down Saxton (Keith David) and his crew. How does that work progress in episode 2 on HBO? Well, it’s not without its challenges. Let’s dive into this week’s action in Duster season 1 episode 2, "Suspicious Minds." Spoilers Below.

Duster on Max A grave in the desert

Living near Phoenix, especially a less developed city in the early 1970s, has its advantages. It means you’re never far from a desolate place to stash a body. That turns out to come in handy for Jim as he’s burying someone—or trying to—as we open the episode. But it’s not easy. His shovel breaks. Then, another car comes up on him. Is he cooked?

Quickly we flash back 15 hours...

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Get ready for a really cool and thrilling crime drama series on HBO Max’s latest series, Duster. Created by J.J. Abrams and Latoya Morgan, the crime drama series is set in 1972, and it follows the first FBI black woman agent, Nina Hayes, who decides to join forces with Jim Ellis, a talented getaway driver, to bring down a dangerous crime syndicate. So, if you are loving the 70s setting and brilliantly written characters in Duster, here is the complete release schedule of the HBO Max series.

Duster – Episode Guide (When Will the New Episodes Come Out?) Credit – Max

Duster consists of eight episodes in total. The period crime thriller drama premiered on HBO Max with its first episode on May 15, with the rest of the episodes coming out weekly every Thursday. Check out the full episode guide...

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Duster is a crime thriller-drama series created by J.J. Abrams and Latoya Morgan. The Max series is set in 1972 in the Southwest, and it follows Nina Hayes, the first Black FBI woman agent, who teams up with Jim Ellis, a getaway driver, to bring down a dangerous criminal syndicate. Duster stars Josh Holloway, Rachel Hilson, Keith David, Sydney Elisabeth, Greg Grunberg, Camille Guaty, Asivak Koostachin, Adriana Aluna Martinez, and Benjamin Charles Watson. So, if you loved the thrilling crime drama, entertaining action, and compelling characters in Duster, here are some similar shows you should check out next.

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Hap and Leonard is a mystery crime-drama and dark comedy series created by Jim Mickle and Nick Damici. Based on the characters of the same name by Joe R. Lansdale,...

Duster, an action thriller series produced by J.J. Abrams, premiered on Max earlier this week, and it's already impressing critics. Starring Lost alum Josh Holloway and Rachel Hilson, the seriesis leaving its competition in the dust this week with an impressive Rotten Tomatoes rating that puts it among the must-watch streaming shows this month. Duster follows a getaway driver for a criminal organization that forms an unlikely alliance with a young government agent looking to take down his crime family.

Duster has a Certified Fresh 89% score from critics on Rotten Tomatoes, with 27 reviews currently counted. The series, which premiered on Max (now titled HBO Max) on May 15, is currently a Top 10 most-watched series on the streaming platform as of May 16. The high-speed crime thriller created by Abrams and Latoya Morgan is the former's first television project since 2013's Almost Human. The filmmaker reunites with Holloway, who played Sawyer on Lost,...

When a show gets off the ground, it needs some kind of hook. It helps to have a familiar creator and star, even better when they’ve worked together before. Behold Duster, a new 1970s-set crime drama for Max. It comes from J.J. Abrams, the man behind Lost among other series, and stars Josh Holloway, who is best known for his work in the sci-fi thriller series.

Will their reunion on the small screen be something magical? We'll have to see. Duster drops drops new episodes Thursdays on Max, and we’ll be here recapping the action. So, for the pilot, let’s dive in. Spoilers Below.

Courtesy: Max Introducing the Duster characters

At the heart of this series are two unlikely allies, a rookie FBI Agent and a getaway driver for a notorious crime boss. We meet them both early in this premier episode. First up is Nina Hays...

“Lost” star Josh Holloway re-unites with executive producer J.J. Abrams in “Duster,” a new series set in the 1970s about a getaway driver and the FBI agent (Rachel Hilson) who tries to convince him to inform on his crime boss (Keith David).

The series is from Abrams and Latoya Morgan, whose previous credits include “Into the Badlands” and “The Walking Dead.”

Here’s when and where to watch new episodes of the show that TheWrap’s Zaki Hasan called, a “rip-roaring new caper series.”

When does “Duster” premiere?

The series premieres with on Max on May 15.

How can I watch “Duster”?

“Duster” is available to stream only on Max. (Soon to be re-branded as HBO Max).

How may episodes are in Season 1 of “Duster”?

The first season has eight episodes.

When are new “Duster” episodes released?

New episodes of “Duster” debut weekly on Max Thursdays.

When do new episodes come out?...

“Lost” star Josh Holloway is back on TV as another exceptionally smooth criminal in “Duster.” The show, from J.J. Abrams and Latoya Morgan, is set in 1972 Phoenix, with Holloway as a getaway driver for a mob boss and Rachel Hilson as a rookie FBI agent who’s dead set on making him her confidential informant.

Here’s who plays who on the series and where you might have seen them before.

Josh Holloway in “Duster.” (Max) Josh Holloway as Jim Ellis

The actor, who broke out as con man James “Sawyer” Ford on “Lost,” is back as another guy named Jim on the wrong side of the law. This time, he’s a getaway driver for a mobster in 1970s Arizona whose sweet ride is a souped-up Duster, a muscle car that was only made from 1970 to 1976. He’s loyal to his employer, Saxton (Keith David), until FBI Agent Nina...

Lost creator J.J. Abrams and star Josh Holloway have reunited for Duster, a 1970s crime thriller series that debuted Thursday on Max. The project has an 89 percent at Rotten Tomatoes and a 73 score on Metacritic, with critics essentially agreeing it's a "skillfully executed" show that also serves as a "messy delight."

Abrams and Latoya Morgan co-created the series, which stars Holloway as a getaway driver named Jim Ellis, and Rachel Hilson as Nina Hayes, the FBI's first Black woman agent. Rounding out the main cast are Keith David as Ezra Saxton, Sydney Elisabeth as Genesis Saxton, Greg Grunberg as Nathan Abbott, Camille Guaty as Izzy Reyna, Asivak Koostachin as Awan Bitsui, Adriana Aluna Martinez as Luna Reyna, and Benjamin Charles Watson as Royce Saxton.

Alan Sepinwall (Rolling Stone) raves about the project, "This should all play like hollow mimicry — less tribute than televisual karaoke. But the affection that Abrams and...

Many questions were raised when Warner Bros. initially announced “HBO Max” (and then “Max”) as the name of its big streaming platform.

The first and most obvious question was, “Why take a brand name as established and curated as HBO and dilute it with proximity to this much corporate flotsam and jetsam?”

Somewhere among the top five questions, though, was “Wait, can you use ‘Max’ when HBO already has ‘Cinemax’ as a corporate sibling?”

HBO’s disreputable younger brother, Cinemax attempted to shed or expand on its “Skinemax” reputation with a fairly successful run of originals between 2011 and 2019, a small group that included Strike Back, Banshee, The Knick, Warrior, Quarry and Jett. Cinemax originals were gussied-up B-movies in the best way possible — pulpy genre exercises with one or two-word titles perfect for splashing across posters or battered, well-read paperbacks.

Cinemax specialized in grindhouse TV and when HBO Max launched, Cinemax...

Greg Grunberg is being transparent about his health.

The 58-year-old actor explained to fans in a recent video that he reason he suddenly went bald is due to alopecia.

“I, all of a sudden, got alopecia and I knew nothing about it. I’m still learning about it,” he said.

The Heroes star said he believes that the hair-loss disease was triggered by his knee-replacement surgery.

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Greg is also keeping a positive attitude about his condition, and has done extensive research about coping strategies.

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“Millions of people have this. And I look good! I mean, I’m lucky. This is the new look you’re going to see” he said, before thanking his friends and family for their support.

Josh Holloway is making a rare red carpet appearance with his two kids at the premiere of his new Max series!

The 55-year-old Lost actor was joined by daughter Java, 16, and son Hunter, 11, at the premiere of Duster on Thursday (May 8) held at Universal Studios Hollywood in Los Angeles.

If you didn’t know, Josh shares his two kids with wife Yessica Kumala, whom he has been married to since 2004.

Fellow cast members in attendance included Rachel Hilson, Sydney Elisabeth, Greg Grunberg, Camille Guaty, Asivak Koostachin, Adriana Aluna Martinez, Benjamin Charles Watson, Corbin Benson, Gail O’Grady, Donal Logue, Kevin Chamberlin, Sofia Vassilieva, and Dan Tracy.

Here’s the logline: “In 1972, the first Black female FBI agent heads to the Southwest and recruits a gutsy getaway driver in a bold effort to take down a growing crime syndicate.”

Duster, from J.J. Abrams and Latoya Morgan, premieres on May 15 on Max.

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This May, we are getting a ton of great shows on various streaming services. From the much-anticipated Season 2 of Rian Johnson‘s Poker Face on Peacock to the all-new season of the adult-animation anthology series Love, Death & Robots on Netflix. So, we are here to sort out all of the brilliant upcoming shows that you might want to check out.

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If you're worried that there won't be anything to watch on HBO or Max this month as the lead up to the summer months begins, we're here to make sure your watch lists stay stocked. Sure, it's been a bit quieter over on Max since the season finales of The White Lotus and The Pitt, but there's a lot to look forward to in May 2025, including three new shows and two more can't-miss season finale.

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Ready for a wild ride? That's what J.J. Abrams’ Duster looks like it's going to deliver, with high-stakes action, gritty drama, and a compelling story set against the backdrop of 1970s America. Slated to premiere on Max on May 15, here's everything you need to know about this new original series.

Ordered by Max in 2023, Duster is described as a crime thriller. It's created by Abrams and Latoya Morgan. You might know Abrams for co-creating shows such as Felicity, Lost and Fringe. He also created the beloved TV show Alias, which starred Jennifer Garner in the leading role. Morgan, on the other hand, is known for writing for shows like Parenthood, Shameless, Into the Badlands and The Walking Dead. With these two talented creatives at the helm, I'd say Duster is in very capable hands.

Now, let's take a look at the thrilling, action-packed trailer for a sneak peek of what's to come!

Max has dropped the official trailer for Duster, J.J. Abrams and Latoya Morgan’s high-octane crime drama series starring Lost alum Josh Holloway and Rachel Hilson.

Set in the 1970s Southwest, Duster explores the life of a gutsy getaway driver (Holloway) for a growing crime syndicate (headed by Keith David’s Ezra Saxton) that goes from dangerous to wildly, stupidly dangerous when a tenacious young agent (Hilson) comes into town hellbent on taking his crime family down.

‘How do you feel about violence?”, asks David’s Ezra Saxton as the trailer opens, followed by sounds of engines revving and tires screeching. It only gets wilder from there.

In addition to Holloway, HIlson and David, cast also includes Sydney Elisabeth, Greg Grunberg, Camille Guaty, Asivak Koostachin, Adriana Aluna Martinez, and Benjamin Charles Watson.

The first two episodes are written by Abrams and Morgan; first two episodes directed by and executive produced...

J.J. Abrams is taking his talents back to television with Duster, an all-new streaming series starring Lost alum Josh Holloway and Rachel Hilson. A previous action-packed teaser gave fans a good look at what the show has to offer, but a new trailer confirms that Duster may just be destined to become another streaming hit for Max. The series follows a getaway driver teaming up with a young agent determined to take down a crime syndicate.

Duster just got another high-speed preview that shows off the crime thriller that boasts an impressive cast and crew in front and behind the camera. Holloway plays a driver embroiled in a crime organization that becomes the target of a young agent played by Hilson. It seems circumstances have the unlikely allies teaming up to take down the head honcho, who seemingly played a role in the death of the driver's brother. It's a high-speed,...

"I may be the enemy in your eyes, but what matters is taking him down." Max has revealed the official trailer for an action thriller series called Duster, streaming this May. This is the first new series in a while from J.J. Abrams and Bad Robot - it's created by writer / producer Latoya Morgan along with J.J. Abrams. Get in! In this exciting new series, the first black female FBI agent teams up with a getaway driver to take down a major crime syndicate operating in the Southwest in 1972. Vengeance is a wild ride. Set in the 1970s Southwest, Duster explores the life of a gutsy getaway driver for a growing crime syndicate that goes from dangerous to wildly, stupidly dangerous when a tenacious young FBI agent comes around town hellbent on taking his crime family down. Danger! The series stars Josh Holloway and Rachel Hilson, with Keith David,...

Max has revealed the official trailer and key art for its upcoming Duster series, from Emmy-winner J.J. Abrams and showrunner Latoya Morgan. The drama debuts on Thursday, May 15 at 9:00 p.m. Et/6:00 p.m. Pt on Max.

Produced in association with Warner Bros. Television, the eight-episode season will debut new episodes weekly through the finale on July 3.

Set in the 1970s Southwest, the Duster series explores 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 cast includes Josh Holloway, Rachel Hilson, Keith David, Sydney Elisabeth, Greg Grunberg, Camille Guaty, Asivak Koostachin, Adriana Aluna Martinez, and Benjamin Charles Watson.

J.J. Abrams and Latoya Morgan wrote the first two episodes, which were directed by and executive-produced by Steph Green.

The series is executive produced by J.

The first full trailer for the Max crime drama “Duster” has dropped, promising viewers a high-octane ride through the American southwest.

The series is set in the 1970s and is said to explore “the life of a gutsy getaway driver (Josh Holloway) for a growing crime syndicate that goes from dangerous to wildly, stupidly dangerous when a tenacious young agent (Rachel Hilson) comes into town hellbent on taking his crime family down.”

The full trailer can be seen below. “Duster” will premiere on May 15 at 9 p.m. Et on Max, with new episodes dropping weekly through July 3.

Along with Holloway and Hilson, the cast includes Keith David, Sydney Elisabeth, Greg Grunberg, Camille Guaty, Asivak Koostachin, Adriana Aluna Martinez, and Benjamin Charles Watson.

Max has released the official trailer for the original drama series Duster, co-created by Emmy®-winner J.J. Abrams and co-showrunner Latoya Morgan, debuting Thursday, May 15 at 9:00 p.

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Max is ready with an entertainment-packed May this year. The upcoming month will see the return of some of the brilliant adult animated dark comedy adventure series, Rick & Morty, as well as the release of the Max crime thriller series Duster. Just like every month, Max is ready to overload you with great content. So, we’re here to tell you about the 7 new movies and TV shows coming to Max in May 2025.

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Adult Best Friends is a comedy-drama film directed by Delaney Buffet, who also co-wrote the screenplay with Katie Corwin. The 2024 film follows two childhood best friends, Katie and Delaney, who go on a nostalgic trip to their hometown, where Katie is planning to tell Delaney that she is getting married, but a few unexpected events derail Katie’s plans.

Warner Bros. Discovery has announced the movies, TV shows, and live sports that will be available on the Max streaming service in May. The Max May 2025 lineup includes the drama series Duster, the film Mountainhead, and the two-part documentary Pee-wee as Himself.

The schedule also includes new seasons of And Just Like That…, Conan O’Brien Must Go, and 100 Foot Wave. A24’s Academy Award-winning The Brutalist will begin streaming as well.

And Just Like That… Season 3 Featured Programming

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Conan O’Brien Must Go Season 2 (Max Original Unscripted Series)

The three-episode season premieres on May 8, and episodes debut weekly

In this riotously funny travel series, Conan O’Brien experiences local cultures and connects with fans he previously met on his podcast.

Conaco produces the series. Conan O’Brien and Jeff Ross are the executive producers.

Conan O’Brien Must Go Season 2

Duster (Max Original Drama Series)

The eight-episode series premieres on May...

Lost’s Josh Holloway is ready to treat crowds to multiple projects as he prepares to go West for an adaptation of Louis L’Amour’s novel Flint. Cameras spin up later this year in New Mexico on the newly-announced film written and directed by Ryan Whitaker, which finds Holloway leading the Western as James Kettleman, “a ruthless East Coast businessman,” who, according to Deadline‘s exclusive report, “returns to the unforgiving New Mexico frontier, adopts the name Flint, which belonged to the notorious killer who raised him. As he becomes entangled in a violent range war, his encounters with a strong-willed rancher, Nancy Kennigan, challenge him to reconsider the legacy he wants to leave behind.”

In addition to taking the lead role for Flint, Holloway is producing the project alongside Ken Carpenter, Mark Pentecost (The Mulligan), Jerilyn Esquibel, and Beau L’Amour, the son of Louis L’Amour.

“The story of...

The '70s are a true gem of a time with memorable music, catchy clothing, and people with luscious locks! Well, a new Max series is taking us all back to the wonderful time. There really is no better time period to set a show in. Get ready for Duster, starring Rachel Hilson and Josh Holloway. Max has released when we can expect the series, and provided a first-look video to get us ready for all the action to come.

Duster premieres Thursday, May 15, 2025 with one episode on Max. Interestingly enough even though it's a streaming original, and won't air on HBO first for example, there's a set release time to tune in each week. Be sure to set your alarms to 9 p.m. Et on Thursdays to tune in. After premiere day, the schedule will continue streaming one new episode until the finale on Thursday, July 3, 2025.

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"I'm telling you: this deal happens, we'll leave 'em all in the dust!" Max has unveiled the teaser trailer for an action thriller series titled Duster, arriving for streaming starting in May. This is the first new series in a while from J.J. Abrams and Bad Robot - it's created by writer / producer Latoya Morgan along with J.J. Abrams. In this exciting new series, the first black female FBI agent teams up with a getaway driver to take down a major crime syndicate operating in the Southwest in 1972. Vengeance is a wild ride. Set in the 1970s Southwest, Duster explores the life of a gutsy getaway driver for a growing crime syndicate that goes from dangerous to wildly, stupidly dangerous when a tenacious young FBI agent comes into town hellbent on taking his crime family down. Danger! The series stars Josh Holloway, Rachel Hilson, Keith David, Sydney Elisabeth, Greg Grunberg,...

Max has released new details along with photos and a teaser for two-time Emmy winner J.J. Abrams (Lost) and Latoya Morgan’s new series Duster, starring Lost‘s Josh Holloway. The drama is set to premiere on May 15, 2025, with new episodes of the eight-episode season streaming on Thursdays at 9pm Et/6pm Pt.

Discussing reuniting with Holloway on a new project, Abrams told The Hollywood Reporter he called Holloway five years ago with a very specific question. “‘Would you ever want to do a show where you play a driver for some kind of criminal organization?’ And he’s like, ‘Yeah.’ So the whole time we were writing this, it was always with Josh in mind. He’s someone I just love working with. And with age, I think he’s gotten even more comfortable with his wry swagger and toughness, and also vulnerability and being unsure of himself. It’s a tough balancing act.

Gold Derby's top news stories for March 19, 2025. Max sets release date, drops trailer for J.J. Abrams' Duster

Duster, J.J. Abrams' new retro series that reunites him with Lost star Josh Holloway, will premiere Thursday, May 15 at 9/8c. on Max. Created by Abrams and showrunner Latoya Morgan, the eight-episode season will debut new episodes weekly through July 3. Set in the 1970s Southwest, the series "explores 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," per the logline. Besides Holloway, Duster stars Rachel Hilson, Keith David, Sydney Elisabeth, Greg Grunberg, Camille Guaty, Asivak Koostachin, Adriana Aluna Martinez, and Benjamin Charles Watson. Watch the teaser trailer:

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Get those engines running action fans, because we now have our first look at Duster, the new Max original series created by J.J. Abrams and Latoya Morgan that stars beloved Lost actor Josh Holloway. Set in 1972, the crime thriller centers around the first black female FBI agent as she teams up with a getaway driver to take down a major crime syndicate operating in the Southwest.

The new teaser trailer for Duster was released today (seen below), and showcases all the action and drama we can expect from Abrams' new creation, which definitely seems more R-rated than some of his previous offerings. We catch a glimpse of the first meeting between Holloway's character Jim and FBI agent Nina (Rachel Hilson) before things get wild. Sex, drugs, and action are all front and center in the new series, as is Holloway's trademark charm.

Holloway is no stranger to the action genre,...

J.J. Abrams and Josh Holloway’s long-awaited reunion may be a bit more stylish than fans of “Lost” were expecting. Max dropped the first trailer for “Duster” on Wednesday, revealing that the ’70s crime caper showrun by Latoya Morgan will premiere May 15.

“Duster” takes place in the American Southwest during the 1970s and follows a getaway driver for a crime syndicate (Holloway). But when a tenacious FBI agent dead-set on taking down the operation sets her sights on him, this already-risky line of work becomes a lot more intense.

“How long you been at this?” Holloway’s character says in the first trailer. “It’s my second day,” Rachel Hilson’s FBI agent responds.

“Well, here’s a little heads up. You’re going to have a s–tty Day 3,” Holloway shoots back.

The trailer then darts between several scenes that capture classic ’70s crime motifs. One minute, someone is...

Max has set Thursday, May 15 for the premiere of Duster, its upcoming drama series from J.J. Abrams and Latoya Morgan, and has released the first teaser trailer, which you can watch above. The eight-episode season will debut new episodes weekly through the finale on July 3.

Duster follows Nina (Rachel Hilson), the first Black female FBI agent, who in 1972 heads to the Southwest and recruits a gutsy getaway driver (Josh Holloway), the first in a bold effort to take down a growing crime syndicate.

The project reunites Abrams with Lost alum Holloway who stars, along with Hilson, Keith David, Sydney Elisabeth, Greg Grunberg, Camille Guaty, Asivak Koostachin, Adriana Aluna Martinez, and Benjamin Charles Watson.

The trailer opens with the introduction of Hilson and Holloway’s characters. “I was warned not to come see you, that you’re nothing but a loyal driver” says Hilson’s Nina to Holloway. A bit later,...

Before he became the guy who helped revitalize "Star Trek" on the big screen, resurrected "Star Wars" for a whole new generation with "The Force Awakens", and nearly blinded us with all those lens flares along the way, J.J. Abrams established himself as one of the most promising TV directors and writers in the industry with "Lost." Over 20 years later, he's finally returning to the scene of the crime. Oh, and he's bringing a very familiar face along for the ride, too.

The upcoming HBO series "Dusters," starring "Lost" alum Josh Hollaway, appears to be the payoff to that extremely lucrative deal Abrams signed with Warner Bros. many years ago (which counted the ambitious-sounding "Demimonde" among its main casualties). This new show appears to have dodged that fate, however, which is great news for those of us who've been saying that Abrams' storytelling sensibilities are perhaps best suited to the medium of television.

The Max Original drama series Duster, from Emmy-winner J.J. Abrams and showrunner Latoya Morgan, debuts on Thursday, May 15 at 9:00 p.m. Et/6:00 p.m. Pt on Max. The teaser and first-look photos are now available.

Produced in association with Warner Bros. Television, the eight-episode season will debut new episodes weekly through the finale on July 3.

Set in the 1970s Southwest, Duster explores 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 cast includes Josh Holloway, Rachel Hilson, Keith David, Sydney Elisabeth, Greg Grunberg, Camille Guaty, Asivak Koostachin, Adriana Aluna Martinez, and Benjamin Charles Watson.

J.J. Abrams and Latoya Morgan wrote the first two episodes, which were directed by and executive produced by Steph Green.

The series is executive produced by J.

J.J. Abrams' first writing project since Star Wars came together like jazz. Collaborating with accomplished screenwriter Latoya Morgan (whom you may know from The Walking Dead), the Lost creator has re-teamed with Josh Holloway — the star of that show — to bring to life Duster, a new Max drama series set to thrill its way onto our screens later this year. And in a new interview with The Hollywood Reporter, we finally have a new look and further details into the retro crime story about an FBI agent and a getaway driver trying to take down an impressively run crime syndicate.

Calling the story a "fun pastiche of action and humor," Duster tells the following story, according to its official logline:

In 1972, the first Black female FBI agent heads to the Southwest and recruits a gutsy getaway driver in a bold effort to take down a growing crime syndicate.

And now,...

J.J. Abrams is back with the first project he’s co-written in six years. The Star Trek and Star Wars: The Force Awakens director has teamed with fellow writer and executive producer Latoya Morgan for a Max drama series that reunites Abrams with his Lost star Josh Holloway.

Set in 1972, the series follows the first Black female FBI agent (Rachel Hilson) as she heads to the Southwest and recruits a gutsy getaway driver (Holloway) in a bold effort to take down a growing crime syndicate (led by Keith David). But as is often the case with projects that Abrams has worked on, things aren’t quite as straightforward as they might initially seem.

Josh Holloway in Duster.

The result is an upbeat and poppy retro crime thriller that warmly showcases its ’70s esthetic and features Hilson as a playfully tough Fed and Holloway being his cockily charismatic self.

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J.J. Abrams signed a deal with Warner Bros. that is smaller than his previous deal in 2019, signaling the end of the mega-deal in Hollywood.

J.J. Abrams, the creator of hit shows like Lost who has worked on big-name franchise films like Star Wars and Star Trek, has undoubtedly accomplished a lot in his career. However--according to Variety, Warner Bros., the studio he's been working for since 2006, have signed a new deal with him for quite a bit less than previous deals, described as "more modest." The deal Abrams signed in 2019 with Warner Bros. was a five-year pact to the tune of an estimated $500 million. The deal was written in such a way that allowed Abrams to use a significant pool of money to get other writers signed for their own deals. However, due to Abrams' production company, Bad Robot, failing to meet certain financial and output milestones, he won't...