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J.J. Abrams and Josh Holloway's 'Duster' Premieres on Max with Strong Performances

The 1970s-set crime thriller debuts with a mix of pulpy action, period detail, and moral tension between its leads.

Josh Holloway in the Max series Duster.

Overview

  • Duster premiered on May 15, 2025, on Max, marking the first collaboration between J.J. Abrams and Josh Holloway since Lost.
  • Josh Holloway stars as Jim Ellis, a getaway driver recruited by Rachel Hilson's Nina Hayes, the FBI's first Black woman agent, to infiltrate a mob syndicate.
  • The series blends high-octane action, stylized 1970s aesthetics, and themes of loyalty, justice, and systemic bias.
  • Early reviews praise the lead performances and action sequences but note tonal inconsistencies in balancing campy energy with social commentary.
  • New episodes will air weekly on Thursdays at 9 p.m. ET, with the finale scheduled for July 3, 2025.