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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...

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...

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...

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,...

[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...

Born out of the genius of J.J. Abrams, Duster brought actor Josh Holloway back on the screen after seven long years. While he’s definitely leading the project, there are other actors as well who deserve equal recognition, and at the top of this list is actress Camille Guaty. In the show, she plays the role of Izzy Reyna, a fearless woman who doesn’t back down from a fight on or off the road.

Now, Guaty has herself revealed that her character was inspired by a real-life gender rights trailblazer. That’s right, it was Bitsy Gomez who became a blueprint for Izzy in Duster and inspired the character in more ways than we could imagine. Let’s dive deeper!

Camille Guaty Reveals How Bitsy Gomez Inspired Her Role in Duster… Camille Guaty in a still from Duster | Credits: HBO Max

HBO Max’s latest drama from J.J.

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...

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.

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.

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 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.

Co-created by Latoya Morganand J.J. Abrams, the brand-new original series Duster has been lighting up the recently renamed HBO Max despite being just two episodes in. Following "a rookie FBI agent seeking revenge. A reckless getaway driver looking for justice. And a case involving the FBI, the CIA, the Russians, and God knows who else," Josh Holloway, best known for his role as Sawyer in Lost, stars as Jim Ellis. In the most recent second episode, Jim struck a deal with Patrick Warburton's Sunglasses to further expand his reach in the criminal underworld and set in motion a chaotic chain of events.

Following the series' initial debut, Abrams and Morgan's crime drama boasted a superb "certified fresh" 89% critics' rating on review aggregator Rotten Tomatoes. However, with episode three right around the corner, it seems opinions have grown as more reviews are filed on the aforementioned site. Now, Duster's...

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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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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,...

With it recently announced that it had been renamed HBO Max, many people's favorite streaming service is back in the limelight, but not only for its rechristening shenanigans. Many are also talking about the streamer's brand-new crime drama Duster, a new series from the ever-reliable J.J. Abrams. Just one episode has so far been released, but that hasn't stopped many from calling it an unmissable addition to Max's May line-up.

Following "a rookie FBI agent seeking revenge. A reckless getaway driver looking for justice. And a case involving the FBI, the CIA, the Russians, and God knows who else," the series stars the likes of Josh Holloway, best known for his role as Sawyer in Lost, Prison Break's Camille Guaty,The Last O.G.'s Sydney Elisabeth, Love, Victor's Rachel Hilson, and several other notable names. It seems that not only are audiences impressed after the first episode, but so are critics,...

J.J. Abrams is a man of many talents, with a superb catalog of movies and shows keeping eyes constantly on his next move. Said next move is finally here, with the brand-new crime series Duster starring Josh Holloway, who is best known for his role as Sawyer in Lost. Last night, Thursday, May 15, viewers were treated to the series' debut episode, as Max — newly renamed HBO Max — subscribers continued to get bang for their buck.

Also featuring Prison Break's Camille Guaty and The Last O.G.'s Sydney Elisabeth, it's no surprise that such a strong central cast and an acclaimed mind like Abrams' at the helm has drawn such attention. After the first episode, in which viewers were treated to the opening of the tale of a 1970s getaway driver coming face to face with an FBI agent hell-bent on taking down his family, the Episode 2 promo was officially released,...

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...

The ’70s are back, baby — and this time, they’ve brought Josh Holloway, a blood-soaked baseball bat, and a whole lot of dust-kicking chaos with them.

In Duster’s electric series premiere, Max throws us into the sweltering heat of Arizona’s criminal underworld.

This is not your typical crime drama. It’s loud, stylish, a little absurd, and utterly soaked in grindhouse charm. Think Smokey and the Bandit if Burt Reynolds were morally conflicted and on the verge of being recruited by the FBI.

(James Van Evers/Max) Jim Ellis: The Wheelman With Ghosts in the Rearview

Josh Holloway was built for the ’70s. From the feathered hair to the leather blazers and polyester shirts, he looks right at home behind the wheel of his groovy Duster.

Jim Ellis isn’t just the best getaway driver in the region — he’s also been deeply embedded in Ezra Saxton...

“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...

Jim Ellis has never looked cooler behind the wheel — and now, thanks to Collider’s exclusive new clip from Duster, you can see exactly why Josh Holloway was born to play this part. In the thrilling new footage, Holloway’s slick getaway driver isn’t just outrunning trouble — he’s quite literally driving it off the road. Alongside his fierce and fast-thinking, pint-sized passenger Luna (Adriana Aluna Martinez), Jim executes a daring maneuver to send two relentless goons crashing off the highway, cementing his status as the kind of outlaw you don’t want to cross.

The exclusive scene is a thrilling teaser for what’s to come when Duster premieres May 15 on Max. Created byLostmastermind J.J. Abrams and co-showrunner Latoya Morgan, the 1970s-set crime thriller puts Holloway back in full action-hero mode. As Jim Ellis, a swaggering but morally torn getaway driver in the Arizona desert, Holloway delivers a...

The cast of Max's Duster spoke with The Direct on the red carpet at the show's premiere event in Los Angeles, where they talked about the titular rare car, the 1970s, and more. The new Max series follows Josh Holloway's Jim Ellis, a getaway driver for a notorious gang boss who crosses paths with Rachel Hilson's new FBI agent Nina Hayes, who quickly causes the chaos in his life to multiply tenfold.

The full list of talent that The Direct spoke with on the red carpet for Duster included Josh Holloway, Rachel Hilson, Asivak Koostachin (Awan Bitsilly), Latoya Morgan (co-creator), Donal Logue (Sergeant Gromes), Benjamin Charles Watson (Royce Saxton), Jack Topalian (Greek Sal), Camille Guaty (Izzy Reyna), and Sol Rodriguez. Duster starts streaming on Max on May 15, 2025.

Why the Duster Is So Important to Josh Holloway's Jim Ellis Read full article on The Direct.

Plot: 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.

Review: When Lost debuted in 2004, it introduced audiences to several fresh faces, including Josh Holloway. Playing the smart-ass anti-hero Sawyer, Holloway became a sex symbol and seemed to have a big career ahead. Despite a small role in Mission: Impossible – Ghost Protocol, the short-lived series Intelligence and Colony, and a supporting turn on Yellowstone, Josh Holloway has been criminally underutilized in Hollywood. Lost co-creator J.J. Abrams and Latoya Morgan set out to create Duster as a showcase for Holloway, which evolved into a rip-roaring retro thriller blending 1970s vibes and mystery series and an intense modern sensibility. Giving Josh Holloway a starring role tailor-made for his good looks and swagger,...

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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Photograph by Courtesy of Max Get ready, crime thriller fans, because Duster is speeding onto our screens exclusively on Max, starting May 15! From the creative powerhouse of J.J. Abrams, this series promises to take us on a gripping ride through the rugged Southwest of 1972, where danger, drama, and high-stakes alliances collide. The plot revolves around the trailblazing adventures of the FBI’s first Black female agent, played by the talented Rachel Hilson. She’s in hot pursuit of eliminating a ruthless crime syndicate with the help of an unlikely ally, as talented as he is morally complex, played by Josh Holloway. With even more talent added to the mix, Keith David comes aboard with appearances from Sydney Elisabeth, Gail O’Grady, and Camille Guaty, joining ranks as an ensemble not to be missed. Expect sharp twists, pulse-pounding action, and an enthralling storyline brought to life by a talented cast and stunning desert scenery.

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.

The first trailer for Duster, the new series from J.J. Abrams, has been officially released. The series stars Josh Holloway, who is best known for his role as Sawyer in Lost, alongside Camille Guaty and Sydney Elisabeth. Guaty is famous for her role as Maricruz in Prison Break, and Elisabeth previously appeared on The Last O.G. The series was written and created for television by J.J. Abrams and Latoya Morgan. Abrams is also the creator of Lost, meaning there will be something of a reunion between him and leading star Josh Holloway. He’s also famous for his work writing and directing Star Wars: Episode 7 and 9, The Force Awakens and The Rise of Skywalker. He passed off duties for The Last Jedi to Rian Johnson.

Duster is set in the dusty 1970s Southwest, and it follows a gutsy getaway driver for a budding crime family on dangerous driving jobs.

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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.

Adult Best Friends (May 2) Credit – Gravitas Ventures

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.

Exclusive: In his return to CBS, former CSI: Vegas star Matt Lauria has been tapped as what is believed to be the male lead opposite Morena Baccarin on the network’s upcoming drama series Sheriff Country, a spinoff from hit Fire Country.

Sheriff Country, which will premiere in the fall, stars Baccarin as straight-shooting sheriff Mickey Fox, the stepsister of Cal Fire’s division chief Sharon Leone (Fire Country‘s Diane Farr), who investigates criminal activity as she patrols the streets of small-town Edgewater while contending with her ex-con father (W. Earl Brown) and a mysterious incident involving her wayward daughter.

Lauria will play Boone, Sheriff Mickey Fox’s smart, tough and capable deputy and longtime partner. Originally from Oakland, he’s used to a different kind of policing. Their contrasting law enforcement styles makes their partnership both complex and occasionally tense.

In addition to Baccarin and Brown, whose characters...

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.

The drama is...