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Season 1 of ‘Duster': Not Quite a True Crime Thriller  

J.J. Abrams and HBO Max snare an impressive cast and pay a lot of attention to detail.
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Season 1 of ‘Duster': Not Quite a True Crime Thriller  
Nina Hayes (Rachel Hilson) stars in the TV series, "Duster." HBO Max
Michael Clark
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TV-MA | 8 episodes | Drama, Crime, Mystery, Thriller | 2025

Set in 1972, “Duster,” the latest venture from producers J.J. Abrams and LaToya Morgan, covers a lot of narrative ground and reminds people of a certain age what life in America was like over a half-century ago.

Michael Clark
Michael Clark
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Originally from the nation's capital, Michael Clark has provided film content to over 30 print and online media outlets. He co-founded the Atlanta Film Critics Circle in 2017 and is a weekly contributor to the Shannon Burke Show on FloridaManRadio.com. Since 1995, Clark has written over 5,000 movie reviews and film-related articles. He favors dark comedy, thrillers, and documentaries.