Duster season 1 episode 3: Release date & time, where to watch, what to expect, and more
Duster season 1 episode 3 promises to bring another episode of stupid fun and comic melodrama, starring a getaway driver, a young Black female FBI agent, and her trusty partner. In the previous episode, Jim Ellis' quest to silence Sergeant Groomes ends in a disaster and a murder, with Groomes still alive to reveal his secrets. Meanwhile, Nina Hayes' snooping caught the attention of a DC man.
Find out what happens next in Duster season 1 episode 3, which will be released on Max next Thursday, May 29, 2025, at 9 pm ET. Titled Meet by the Clothes, the next episode is expected to continue the previous episode's events, with Nina and Awan continuing their investigation of Joey's death.
In the previous episode, Jim Ellis hadn't made a headway in his undercover work as an FBI informant, but it could change in the next episode.
When will Duster season 1 episode 3 be released?
Duster will continue its traditional weekly release schedule, which means Duster season 1 episode 3 will be released next Thursday, May 29, 2025, at 6 pm Pacific Time or 9 pm Eastern Standard Time.
However, please note that there's going to be a difference in release timings from one region to another. The table below details the exact release dates and times for the upcoming episode in selected major time zones worldwide.
Where to watch Duster season 1 episode 3?
Duster is an HBO Max Original show, which means the series is exclusively available via Max. Like the previous two episodes, Duster season 1 episode 3 will only be streaming on Max. It will be available to watch for anyone with a subscription anytime and anywhere.
Non-subscribers can subscribe to a plan on Max, which starts at $9.99 per month for a basic ad-supported plan. Ad-free streaming costs $16.99 per month.
A brief recap of Duster season 1 episode 2
Duster season 1 episode 2 saw Jim Ellis deal with Sergeant Groomes' threat of exposing his connection to Agent Nina Hayes. As Groomes saw at the end of Duster season 1 episode 1, Jim signed on to become an FBI informant, which would jeopardize his life if Saxon ever found out.
To deal with Groomes, Jim asks a favor from Sunglasses, a somewhat Elvis-obsessed enforcer. In exchange, he will steal a rare Elvis memorabilia item for Sunglasses. However, during Sunglasses and Charlie's altercation with Groomes, Charlie dies. Sunglasses decided that he wanted more payment from Jim besides Elvis' shoes, which ended in a brawl after he aimed his gun at Jim's head.
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They fought throughout the bowling alley, where Sunglasses met his end after the pinsetter machine crushed his head. Jim had to bury his body in the desert when his shovel broke. Thankfully, his father, who conveniently keeps a shovel in his car, followed him to help.
At the end of Duster season 1 episode 2, Jim didn't know that Groomes was still alive. He managed to request backup. While he was bloody with a collapsed lung after the shooting with Sunglasses and Charlie, he was en route to the hospital and will likely live.
What to expect in Duster season 1 episode 3
Titled Meet by the Clothes, Duster season 1 episode 3 will be an extension of Nina's investigation into the missing case files against Saxon. Leland Breen, the detective investigating Saxon before her, had been on her radar in the previous episode. She will likely find the mysterious or missing detective in the next episode, still accompanied by her partner, Awan.
Meanwhile, as teased in the next episode's synopsis, Jim will start looking for evidence against Saxon, and he might stumble on something incriminating. Here's what to expect in the next episode, per the synopsis,
"Nina and Awan search for a troubled ex-agent; Jim discovers evidence confirming Nina's suspicions about Saxton."
While it wasn't mentioned in the synopsis, episode 3 is expected to provide an update about Sergeant Groomes and whether he will continue to be a thorn in Jim's side.
Stay tuned for more Duster season 1 news and updates as 2025 progresses.
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