How Many Seasons Of American Rust Are There

American Rust: A Love Story... Or a Cancelation Story?

Okay, let's talk about American Rust. This show about life in a struggling Pennsylvania town. Did it grab you? Did it leave you wanting more?

Here's the deal: there's...confusion. Because the answer to "How many seasons of American Rust are there?" is surprisingly complicated.

The Initial "Rust"

So, originally, we got one season on Showtime. One and done. It felt a bit unfinished, right?

That's because it was unfinished! Showtime swung the cancellation axe. Ouch. Seemed like the story of Del Harris and Isaac English was over before it truly began.

Resurrection! A "Rust" Revival

But wait! Hope bloomed in the rusty fields of Pennsylvania (or, you know, on Amazon Prime). IMDB TV, now Amazon Freevee, picked it up!

Cue the trumpets and the dramatic slow-motion shots! American Rust was back from the dead. Did we get a truly happy ending?

"Rust: Broken Justice" and the Season Count

Freevee gave us a second season, titled "American Rust: Broken Justice". Finally, closure, right?

So, that means there are two seasons of American Rust. One on Showtime, one on Freevee. Case closed. Or is it?

My Unpopular Opinion: It's REALLY Just One Story

Here's where I might lose some of you. I think of American Rust as one long, two-part season. Fight me. (Please don't actually fight me).

The second season on Freevee picks up directly where the first left off. Same characters, same problems, same bleak Pennsylvania vibe. It's less a "new season" and more a "continued story," am I right?

Think of it like a super-long movie that got split in half. Or a novel with two volumes. Or... well, you get the idea.

The Great "Rust" Debate: One or Two?

I know, I know. Technically, there are two distinct seasons. Showtime and Freevee are different platforms. Different contracts. Different everything, basically.

But narratively? Come on! It feels like one cohesive unit. Jeff Daniels’ grumpy, yet lovable, Del Harris wouldn't have it any other way.

For me, counting them separately feels...wrong. It's like saying "The Lord of the Rings: The Fellowship of the Ring" is a completely separate entity from "The Lord of the Rings: The Two Towers." They're part of the same journey!

So, How Many "Rust" Seasons REALLY?

So, the official answer is two. Absolutely. No question.

But in my heart? In my soul? There's just one sprawling, beautiful, and slightly depressing season of American Rust.

Anyone else with me on this? Or am I alone in my American Rust island?

The Future of "Rust": A Rusty Ending?

Sadly, as of now, there are no plans for a third season. Both seasons are available to stream.

It seems this is the end of the road for American Rust. We can always hope for a revival somewhere down the road.

Until then, rewatch the two seasons (or one really long season) and decide for yourself! Was it a satisfying conclusion? Or were you left wanting more?