Duster is a gritty crime drama series set in the 1972 American Southwest, blending heist thrills, car chases, and personal redemption. The story is centered on Jim, a getaway driver with a shady past who works for a crime syndicate. His life takes a major turn when he pairs up with Nina, an FBI agent and goes on a mission to bring the syndicate down. They encounter corrupt cops, betrayals and action-packed escapes while they try to stay alive.
Duster Season 1 Episode 5 is scheduled to premiere on June 12, 2025, in the US, at 9 PM ET / 6 PM PT on HBO Max. Catch the show and check out the article for the full streaming guide.
Duster Season 1 Episode 5: Release date and Streaming schedule explored
As mentioned, Duster Season 1 Episode 5 is scheduled to stream on June 12, 2025 at 9 PM Eastern time (ET) and 6 PM Pacific Time (PT) on HBO Max. Which means, it airs at 7 PM Mountain Time (MT) and 8 PM Central Time (CT) on the same date.
In the United States, the show is available exclusively on HBO Max with episodes following a weekly release schedule, dropping every Thursday. Season 1 will have eight episodes, and the finale is slated to premiere on July 3, 2025, as per IMDb.
The show delivers '70s-style action and tension as Jim deals with the fallout of losing Howard Hughes’s car, while FBI agent Nina Hayes and Awan push deeper into the crime syndicate’s secrets.
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Jim is played by Josh Holloway, while Rachel Hilson is cast as Nina. They encounter a mysterious figure who is deeply tied to the syndicate's operations, named Charlotte, played by Leslie Uggams.
The official synopsis of Duster reads,
“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 is co-created by J.J. Abrams and LaToya Morgan, while the latter also serves as the showrunner, bringing a deep genre experience. The show was originally green-lit straight to HBO Max in April 2020, and the production took place in Arizona and New Mexico, notably pausing during the 2023 WGA strike.
The show has received a decent rating with a 92% critical approval on Rotten Tomatoes, and reviews have commended its “stylish throwback” charm and the Holloway-Hilson chemistry. The creators have a five-season plan for Duster.