I loved this series. All of the characters are richly drawn and superbly acted. Jeff Daniels' performance in particular is worthy of an award, but so too were the performances of the entire cast. The series finale was a brilliant example of how life does not always tie everything up in a neat, satisfactory package, but left a resonant message of both despair and hope. I cannot understand the volume of negative reviews this show garnered in nearly all the major press. Regardless of whether Showtime decides to commit to another series is irrelevant. The series concluded as written by the author. Like so many things in life, it will leave you frustrated, angry, and profoundly in awe of the how we all either succumb or rise above the challenges that test our capacity for compassion and violence.
Review of American Rust
