How Many Episodes Of American Rust Will There Be

Okay, let's talk about American Rust. Specifically, how many episodes we're getting. Are we in it for the long haul, or is this a quick binge?

Season one, titled "Broken Justice," gave us nine episodes. Not bad, right? We got to sink our teeth into that gritty Pennsylvania world.

Season 1: A Good Start... Or Was It?

We met Del Harris, the complicated police chief. Then there was Isaac English, struggling with life's big questions.

Their stories intertwined in a way that kept us watching. Even if sometimes, we were scratching our heads at their choices.

I'll be honest, though. Nine episodes felt... long. Hear me out!

Maybe it’s just me, but some storylines felt a little stretched. Did we really need that much time to explore certain side characters?

Now, before you grab your pitchforks, I'm not saying American Rust is bad. I'm just saying... could it be tighter?

Imagine a season with maybe six or seven episodes. Cut the filler, amp up the suspense. Boom! Instant classic.

Think about other crime dramas. Shows like Mare of Easttown delivered a powerful punch in just seven episodes.

Season 2 of American Rust landed on Prime Video. And guess what? It also has ten episodes.

That's right, they tacked on one more! Ten whole hours of rusty drama.

Again, not necessarily a bad thing. But the question remains: Did they use that extra time wisely?

Did it feel like ten hours of tightly woven plot? Or did we get more drawn-out scenes of Grace Poe fighting for her union?

Don't get me wrong, Grace is a powerhouse. But sometimes, even powerhouses need to streamline their storylines.

So, what about season three? Will there even be a season three? And if so, how many episodes should it have?

That's the million-dollar question, isn't it? A lot depends on viewership, critical reception, and Amazon's budget.

But maybe, just maybe, if we collectively voice our opinion... we can influence the episode count.

Picture this: American Rust, season three, six perfectly crafted episodes. Each scene serving a purpose, each character arc hitting its mark.

No wasted time, no meandering subplots. Just pure, unadulterated Rust Belt drama.

Okay, I'm dreaming. I know. But a girl can hope, right?

Look, I'm not saying American Rust needs a complete overhaul. I appreciate the show's atmosphere and the performances.

Jeff Daniels is fantastic as Del Harris. You can see the weight of the world on his shoulders.

But a tighter, more focused season would be a welcome change. Let's aim for quality over quantity.

So, here's my proposal. If we get a season three, let’s campaign for eight episodes. That's my sweet spot.

Enough time to develop the characters and explore the themes. But not so much time that we start losing interest.

What do you think? Am I completely off base? Or are you with me on this?

Let's discuss! Maybe if enough of us agree, the showrunners will listen.

In the meantime, I'll be here, re-watching the first few episodes (and fast-forwarding through some of the slower bits, sorry not sorry).

Because even with its flaws, American Rust has something special. It just needs a little refining.