Duster attracted acclaim, sitting at an impressive 92% fresh score on Rotten Tomatoes, with Newsday calling the series "a fun throwback and a return to form for JJ Abrams". Common Sense Media suggested that while it "doesn't bring much new with its premise", it is "fun to watch the expertly chosen cast chew a little scenery".

Duster was just cancelled and we are NOT happy about it. We're losing another diverse, quality show, and it's upsetting.

Star Wars director J.J. Abrams' new crime thriller series Duster has been cancelled at HBO Max after its first season.

J. Abrams and LaToya Morgan have crafted a blistering cops-and-robbers caper that evokes the swinging ‘70s in thrilling and fun ways