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'Better than Season 1': 'American Rust: Broken Justice' leaves OG fans divided

'American Rust: Broken Justice' had its premiere on Prime Video on March 28, 2024 in selected regions

PITTSBURGH, PENNSYLVANIA: The surprising comeback of the Jeff Daniels starrer 'American Rust: Broken Justice' has caught many by surprise. Originally airing on Showtime, the show faced cancellation by the network in 2022, a decision that left fans unfazed.

Season 1 received mixed to negative reviews and failed to capture significant interest in its portrayal of events in West Virginia.

Following its cancellation by Showtime, Amazon Prime picked up the series and announced a new season. However, despite this revival, fan enthusiasm appears notably subdued upon the release of the latest season.

Shocked and disappointed by 'American Rust' getting another season, an X used expressed, "I can't believe American Rust got a second season, of all the shows to renew."

Either the fans are genuinely uninterested, or Amazon didn't promote this show enough to inform fans about its existence.

"Did a single soul know that American Rust got a Second Season sold off to Amazon and it was dumped today? Great job to all involved," reads a post.

'American Rust: Broken Justice' catches fans by surprise

Despite Season 1 receiving negative reviews, some fans are approaching the second season with an open mind.

To their surprise, it has turned out to be "better than season 1 in almost every way" as one fan elaborated, "There's more action, faster pacing and a treasure trove of yinzer goodness to discover. Plus, it's SO bingeable. Give it a shot on Prime!!"

The season kicked off with an intriguing start that has left fans completely engrossed. A fan wrote, "That was an explosive start to Episode 1 American Rust" while another added, "So far, I've watched episode one twice. Really loving it so far!"

The number of people who have binge-watched the entire show appears to be relatively low, with reviews predominantly focusing on the first episode, which are mostly positive.

A fan praising the pilot episode said, "The first episode was perfect. American Rust Season 2 lets go for the next one."

Another wrote, "American Rust season 2 episode 1 was (fire emoji)." 

"Loving the new characters of American Rust," mentioned another viewer of the recently released series.

Despite the initial positive feedback from fans, the future of the show remains uncertain due to the baggage of its previous season and the yet-to-be-explored pace and storyline of the current season.

Will there be 'American Rust' Season 3?

At this juncture, it's difficult to make a definitive statement. Dan Futterman, the show's creator, and Prime Video have not officially confirmed anything yet.

However, the second season concludes with a cliffhanger, hinting at the possibility of another season.

Whether or not another season happens will likely hinge on the viewership numbers on Prime Video.

The streaming platform took a chance on the series before, but it's uncertain if they would do so again if the second season faces a fate similar to the first.

'American Rust: Broken Justice' is available to stream on Prime Video.