American Rust premiered as a Showtime drama back in 2021, but the show was ultimately cancelled after its initial batch of episodes. However, like a number of other shows nowadays, it was given a second life, with streaming service Prime Video swooping in to bring viewers American Rust season 2, which has the official title of American Rust: Broken Justice.
Based on Philipp Meyer's acclaimed novel American Rust, the crime drama was created for television by Dan Futterman, Oscar-nominated screenwriter of Capote and Foxcatcher. On screen, the series is headlined by Jeff Daniels and Maura Tierney, both of whom are back for this new batch of episodes.
To find out everything you need to know about this American Rust revival, continue reading below.
How to watch American Rust season 2
All 10 episodes of American Rust: Broken Justice are now exclusively available to watch on Prime Video in the US, UK, Germany, Australia, New Zealand and Canada.
A Prime Video subscription is required to watch the show. If you sign up for Amazon Prime, you not only get access to Prime Video, but also the shopping and shipping deals available through the general service.
If you want to catch up with the first season of American Rust, you'll need to rent it via digital on-demand platforms.
American Rust season 2 episodes
Here are the synopses for all American Rust season 2 episodes:
American Rust season 2 episode 1, "Homecoming"
"Four months after the shoot-out in West Virginia, Del has returned to the Pittsburgh P.D. while the folks in Buell try to get their lives back on track."
American Rust season 2 episode 2, "The Golden Goose"
"A new murder in Buell lights a fire in Steve as he doubles down on his suspicions of Grace and Del. Del continues to investigate the bombing in Pittsburgh while also becoming more enmeshed in the Brotherhood."
American Rust season 2 episode 3, "Iron Sky"
"Del invites Vic out to his cabin for a male bonding weekend. Grace goes toe-to-toe with Sue at the District Attorney debate. The town of Buell is rocked by another murder of one of their own, while Steve’s suspicion of Grace grows."
American Rust season 2 episode 4, "The Hand You're Dealt"
"Del and Vic grow closer during their weekend in Buell. Lee grows more suspicious of her law firm as her investigation leads her to surprising evidence. A job prospect presents itself to Grace, and Isaac and Russell bond after a harrowing experience. Steve’s suspicion of Grace and Del grows into an obsession."
American Rust season 2 episode 5, "Light Me Up"
"Del feels pressure surrounding the Brotherhood as he looks into Vic's disappearance. Lee and Isaac argue about her feelings regarding her job. Isaac’s feelings are hurt when he crosses paths with someone from Russell’s life, while Billy's behavior grows more erratic and causes him to act out."
American Rust season 2 episode 6, "Daddy Issues"
"Angela is brought into Del's secret plan. Grace receives a promising job offer, but remains worried about Billy’s behavior. Lee and Isaac have a memorial service for their father."
American Rust season 2 episode 7, "Tree"
"Lee's involvement in the Landwill case deepens. Isaac receives a surprise visit and Billy’s behavior ruins a dinner party. Del fears for Angela’s safety while Grace misses Del."
American Rust season 2 episode 8, "Ponderosa"
"Billy has a new lease on life after finally confronting his past and makes strides to secure his future. Lee is in trouble as Rinna investigates the missing documents. Russell returns to Buell to find Isaac moving on. Angela and Del are wary of mysterious circumstances surrounding a death."
American Rust season 2 episode 9, "Faster Horses, Younger Women and More Money"
"Cynthia becomes suspicious of everyone as she tries to figure out what happened to Vic. Angela and Del are surprised when they arrive at an urgent police call and things are not as they seem. Lee reconnects with Alejandro when she goes to New York to sign their divorce papers."
American Rust season 2 episode 10, "Confessions"
"Fighting crippling pain, Del is determined to continue his investigation and turns to Steve for help. Billy leaves for basic training and finds comfort when he befriends a fellow traveler. The Landwill conflict comes to a head."
American Rust season 2 cast
As mentioned above, Jeff Daniels returns to American Rust as Del Harris, while Maura Tierney is also back as Grace Poe. Both Daniels and Tierney are beloved veteran actors, with Daniels best known for roles like Dumb and Dumber, The Newsroom and The Squid and the Whale, while Tierney was recently seen in The Iron Claw and memorably appeared in ER and The Affair.
More of the American Rust season 1 cast is back for the new episodes. This includes David Alvarez (West Side Story) as Isaac English, Alex Neustaedter (Colony) as Billy Poe, Julie Mayorga (Rare Objects) as Lee English, Mark Pellegrino (Supernatural) as Virgil Poe, Rob Yang (Succession) as Chief Steve Park and Kyle Beltran (Inventing Anna) as Detective Fisher.
There are also some new additions to the cast, including Luna Lauren Velez (Dexter) as Detective Angela Burgos, Marc Menchaca (Ozark) as Vic Walker, Nick Sandow (Orange Is the New Black) as Mike Orr, Britian Seibert (A Murder at the End of the World) as Cynthia Frazier, Christopher Denham (Billions) as Russell Wolff, Amelia Workman (FBI) as Rinna Bransford, Leon Addison Brown (The Knick) as Chief Bolt and Sara Lindsey (High Desert) as Maya Park.
American Rust season 2 plot
Here is the official synopsis for American Rust: Broken Justice from Prime Video:
"Four months after the shoot-out in West Virginia, Del has returned to the Pittsburgh P.D., while the folks in Buell try to get their lives back on track. Del and his new work partner Angela, are assigned a high-profile bombing case that proves to be quite complex. Del finds himself back in the folds of The Brotherhood and he struggles to find the balance between his life in Pittsburgh and his life/relationship with Grace back in Buell. Billy accepts a settlement for his injuries from his time in prison and he decides to try to move forward with his life. Billy uses the money from the settlement to buy Grace the property they lived on. Grace uses this land to give herself new economic/work opportunities.
"Meanwhile, Billy and Lee try to figure out their relationship with each other as they navigate their own futures. Lee has taken a job working as a paralegal at a law firm in Pittsburgh. Billy decides to move in with Isaac and Lee and Isaac helps Billy get back into shape. Isaac has decided to make a life for himself in Buell and is working for Landwill Energy. Isaac has fully embraced his sexuality and pursues new romantic situations. Virgil is still up to his old ways but finds a way to get money from Grace so he can pursue a new business opportunity. Steve Park has taken over for Del as the Chief of Police in Buell and is determined to take Del down and prove his connection to the crimes that happened in West Virginia. The town of Buell is rocked by more murders that create chaos in the lives of all of its residents."
American Rust season 2 trailer
The trailer for American Rust: Broken Justice is now available, watch directly below:
