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Duster Deepens Nixon-Linked Conspiracy Ahead of Episode 6 Premiere

The penultimate episode arrives Thursday with a cowboy-hat-wearing operative emerging from a shadowy network tied to President Nixon

Asivak Koostachin and Rachel Hilson in Duster Episode 2
Josh Holloway in Duster Episode 4

Overview

  • The sixth episode, “Meet by the Clothes,” debuts June 19 on Max and sends FBI agent Nina Hayes and getaway driver Jim Ellis undercover to disrupt mob boss Ezra Saxton’s deal with Russian operatives.
  • Episode 5 introduced the Cowboy as a cerebral adversary connected to the unseen Xavier and implied presidential involvement in the Saxton operation.
  • Duster’s return to a weekly release model taps into 1970s viewing traditions and sustains audience engagement between episodes.
  • Critics and viewers have praised the series for its authentic 1972 atmosphere, strong central performances by Josh Holloway and Rachel Hilson, and character-driven storytelling.
  • Rachel Hilson has indicated that a second season remains unconfirmed, leaving the show’s future renewal uncertain