American Rust

Synopsis

A compelling family drama and a timeless story told through the eyes of complicated and compromised chief of police Del Harris of a Pennsylvania Rust Belt town full of good people making bad choices.

First Air Date: 2021-09-12

Last Air Date: 2024-03-28

Number of Seasons: 2

Number of Episodes: 19

Created By: Dan Futterman, Philipp Meyer

Networks: Showtime, Prime Video, Amazon Freevee

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Top Cast

Jeff Daniels as Det. Del Harris
Maura Tierney as Grace Poe
David Alvarez as Isaac English
Alex Neustaedter as Billy Poe
Julia Mayorga as Lee English
Bill Camp as Henry English
Mark Pellegrino as Virgil Poe
Emily Davis as Sue Herlitz
Joe Fishel as Prison Guard
Gordon Clapp as Mr. Gelsey

Seasons

Season 1 (2021)

No overview available for this season.

Episodes:

Ep. 1: The Mill (2021-09-12)

In a small rust belt town in southwest Pennsylvania, Chief of Police Del Harris investigates after a dead body turns up in an abandoned steel mill. Series premiere.
Ep. 2: Happy Returns (2021-09-19)

Harris’ investigation continues. Isaac leaves town. Billy and Lee reunite as Buell celebrates a shotgun wedding.
Ep. 3: Forgive Us Our Trespasses (2021-09-26)

Grace enlists help in her effort to unionize the dressmakers. The sheriff gets an anonymous tip about the murder in the steel mill.
Ep. 4: My Name Is Billy (2021-10-03)

Isaac befriends someone who teaches him the rules of the road. The sheriff searches for evidence in Billy and Grace’s trailer. Billy tells Lee what happened in the steel mill.
Ep. 5: Jojo Ameri-GO (2021-10-10)

Harris races the clock in his search for the anonymous eyewitness. Lee seeks professional advice about whom to protect. Harris’ old Pittsburgh PD partner pays him a visit.
Ep. 6: Debt Collection (2021-10-17)

Alejandro learns of Lee’s history with Billy. Isaac turns his first trick solo. Harris travels back to Pittsburgh with his old partner to repay a debt.
Ep. 7: Blue Mountains (2021-10-24)

Billy gets in with a questionable crowd. Isaac travels alone. Harris’ investigation into the anonymous eyewitness continues as a high school football player ODs.
Ep. 8: St. Sebastian (2021-10-31)

Isaac is taken in by a kind stranger. Grace’s union drive is put to the test. Billy fires his public defender. Harris realizes what he has to do.
Ep. 9: Denmark (2021-11-07)

Harris finally finds the anonymous eyewitness. Lee decides not to return to New York. Billy is returned to the general prison population to face the consequences of his actions. The D.A. may be forced to drop the case. Season finale.