Overview

• Duster, an eight-episode crime thriller set in the 1970s Southwest, premieres May 15, 2025, on Max, with new episodes released weekly on Thursdays through July 3.
• Josh Holloway stars as Jim Ellis, a morally conflicted getaway driver, alongside Rachel Hilson as Nina Hayes, the FBI’s first Black female agent, in a high-stakes battle against a crime syndicate led by Keith David’s Ezra Saxton.
• The show combines gritty crime caper elements with Blaxploitation and classic 1970s aesthetics, featuring muscle cars, period-accurate fashion, and a soundtrack steeped in rock and soul.
• J.J. Abrams and LaToya Morgan developed the series from Abrams’ vision of a desert phone booth and muscle car, crafting a story that explores survival, loyalty, and systemic barriers of the era.
• Early reviews highlight the chemistry between Holloway and Hilson, the show’s dynamic action sequences, and its blend of humor, heart, and retro style.