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American Rust

American Rust
★ 6.9/10•2021•TV-MA•Drama•Crime
Similars

Trust • Revenge • Redemption

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.

StatusCanceled
LanguageEN
First Air DateSep 12, 2021

Episodes

Episode 1 - The MillE1

The Mill

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.

Sep 12, 2021

Episode 2 - Happy ReturnsE2

Happy Returns

Harris’ investigation continues. Isaac leaves town. Billy and Lee reunite as Buell celebrates a shotgun wedding.

Sep 19, 2021

Episode 3 - Forgive Us Our TrespassesE3

Forgive Us Our Trespasses

Grace enlists help in her effort to unionize the dressmakers. The sheriff gets an anonymous tip about the murder in the steel mill.

Sep 26, 2021

Episode 4 - My Name Is BillyE4

My Name Is Billy

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.

Oct 3, 2021

Episode 5 - Jojo Ameri-GOE5

Jojo Ameri-GO

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.

Oct 10, 2021

Episode 6 - Debt CollectionE6

Debt Collection

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.

Oct 17, 2021

Episode 7 - Blue MountainsE7

Blue Mountains

Billy gets in with a questionable crowd. Isaac travels alone. Harris’ investigation into the anonymous eyewitness continues as a high school football player ODs.

Oct 24, 2021

Episode 8 - St. SebastianE8

St. Sebastian

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.

Oct 31, 2021

Episode 9 - DenmarkE9

Denmark

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.

Nov 7, 2021

Actors

Jeff Daniels

Jeff Daniels

Det. Del Harris

Maura Tierney

Maura Tierney

Grace Poe

David Alvarez

David Alvarez

Isaac English

Alex Neustaedter

Alex Neustaedter

Billy Poe

Julia Mayorga

Julia Mayorga

Lee English

Bill Camp

Bill Camp

Henry English

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