American Rust: Broken Justice
Amidst the arrival of fracking to Southwestern Pennsylvania, Del Harris and Grace Poe attempt to rebuild their lives following a series of harrowing events. Set against the backdrop of a Rust Belt town, the narrative follows this compelling family drama as a string of seemingly unrelated murders comes to light. These mysterious killings point toward a much larger conspiracy that ultimately threatens everything that D
Season 2 Lore Primer
Key plot threads, lore context, and character stakes you need to remember before diving into this season.
- The series is a crime drama television series created by Dan Futterman based on the 2009 novel by Philipp Meyer.
- The story is set in a Rust Belt town located in southwest Pennsylvania.
- The narrative centers on complicated and compromised Chief of Police Del Harris.
- Del Harris and Grace Poe are central figures whose lives are impacted by harrowing events and a woman Del loves whose son was accused of murder.
Season overview
Amidst the arrival of fracking to Southwestern Pennsylvania, Del Harris and Grace Poe attempt to rebuild their lives following a series of harrowing events. Set against the backdrop of a Rust Belt town, the narrative follows this compelling family drama as a string of seemingly unrelated murders comes to light. These mysterious killings point toward a much larger conspiracy that ultimately threatens everything that Del and Grace have grown to love. As complicated and compromised figures navigate this tattered version of the American dream, the unfolding investigation puts their safety, their relationships, and their future at risk in a community where good people often make bad choices.
Episode Guide
Season 2 Progress Shield
Homecoming
Mar 28, 2024 · 58 min
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.
The Golden Goose
Mar 28, 2024 · 59 min
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
Iron Sky
Mar 28, 2024 · 53 min
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
The Hand You're Dealt
Mar 28, 2024 · 57 min
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 itse
Light Me Up
Mar 28, 2024 · 56 min
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 cro
Daddy Issues
Mar 28, 2024 · 51 min
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.
Tree
Mar 28, 2024 · 56 min
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.
Ponderosa
Mar 28, 2024 · 46 min
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 retu
Fast Horses, Younger Women and More Money
Mar 28, 2024 · 52 min
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
Confessions
Mar 28, 2024 · 63 min
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 t