A declining small town, a murder, and a compromised chief of police form the narrative foundation of American Rust on Showtime. Wrought with his own emotional baggage, police chief Del Harris (Jeff Daniels) must evaluate his feelings for a woman he loves and decide if they are enough for him to save her son from prison. Based on a novel by Philipp Meyer, the murder mystery series delves into the dashed hopes and dreams of the residents of a Rust Belt town.
Where to Watch American Rust
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How Many Episodes Are in American Rust?
There are nine episodes in American Rust. The runtime of episodes averages between 50-61 mins. You can check the complete list of American Rust episodes and their release date below.
- “The Mill“: September 12, 2021
- “Happy Returns“: September 19, 2021
- “Forgive Us Our Trespasses“: September 26, 2021
- “My Name Is Billy“: October 3, 2021
- “Jojo Ameri-GO“: October 10, 2021
- “Debt Collection“: October 17, 2021
- “Blue Mountains“: October 24, 2021
- “St. Sebastian“: October 31, 2021
- “Denmark“: November 7, 2021
What Are the Critics Saying about American Rust?
American Rust has an official critics rating of 27% and an average audience score of 75% on Rotten Tomatoes. While comparisons with Mare of Easttown were natural, most critics were disappointed with the staleness of the series. The viewers, however, mostly liked the show’s plot and setting.
John Doyle from The Globe and Mail says, “What’s lost in the dismissals is this: the series is a good thriller, albeit a subdued one, and damaged people at the end of their tether are not uninteresting figures.”
Variety’s Daniel D’Addario writes, “The plot thrives on contrivance and misunderstanding more often than human emotion, and attempts to draw out what it’s like for characters to live where they do more often seem to end in showy small-town cliché.”
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Is American Rust Suitable for Kids?
American Rust is rated TV-MA, which means it is meant for viewing by mature audiences only. The content material is not suitable for children under 17.
