J.J. Abrams' '70s Crime Show 'Duster' Is Almost Too Much Fun.

The article focuses on the new 1970s-set crime drama *Duster*, created by *Lost* co-creator J.J. Abrams and LaToya Morgan, which stars Josh Holloway as Jim Ellis, a getaway driver for crime boss Ezra Saxton (played by Keith David). The series blends high-energy action and retro escapism with character-driven storylines, including the experiences of Nina Hayes, a Black female FBI agent investigating Saxton. While *Duster* excels as an entertaining star vehicle for Holloway and captures a nostalgic mood, its attempts to address serious social and identity issues sometimes feel disconnected from the show's otherwise playful tone. The show premiered on May 15 and balances elements of crime drama with explorations of race, gender, and cultural identity in the 1970s.