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‘Duster’ Director on That Gory Death, Jim & Nina’s True Connection & More Details
- On May 21, Jim Ellis, played by Josh Holloway, tries to bury a body in the desert when Sergeant Groomes arrives and shakes him down for $10,000.
- The conflict arises because Groomes, played by Donal Logue, threatens to expose Jim to Ezra Saxton unless he pays, prompting Jim to seek help proving Groomes's criminality.
- Meanwhile, Jim goes to Palm Springs and meets Saxton's daughter Genesis, who objects to her father's misogynistic views and blocked career advancement in his company.
- Director Steph Green describes Jim as always engaged despite setbacks and highlights the show's 'pure and simple action for entertainment's sake' with a comedic tone set by Jim's character.
- The events suggest complex character dynamics, including adversarial yet humorous relationships, real stakes, and themes of autonomy for women embodied by Nina and Genesis.
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'Duster': Adrienne Barbeau Was 'Tickled Pink' by Her Unusual Dual Role in Max Crime Drama
Note: This story contains spoilers from “Duster” Episode 2. Adrienne Barbeau, best known for the films she made with ex-husband John Carpenter, including “The Fog” and “Escape From New York,” guest stars in this week’s episode of “Duster” as an FBI agent’s secretive wife. The ep also includes a different actress playing Barbeau as she might have looked in 1972. The younger Barbeau (played by Mikaela Hoover of James Gunn’s “Superman”), helps lead…
'Duster' Episode 2 Recap & Ending Explained: Who Was Helping Saxton?
Signing the informant form comes at a heavy price for Jim Ellis. While his heart told him it was the right thing to do, in Duster episode 2, he figured out the challenges involved in the process. Not only was he expected to snoop around on his boss and gather intel, but he also discovered that a cop had seen him with Nina Hayes. The cop, Sergeant Grooms, claimed to be a god-fearing man whose loyalty depended on cash. He was clear that if Jim fai…
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