Duster attracted acclaim, sitting at an impressive 92% fresh score on Rotten Tomatoes, with Newsday calling the series "a fun throwback and a return to form for JJ Abrams". Common Sense Media suggested that while it "doesn't bring much new with its premise", it is "fun to watch the expertly chosen cast chew a little scenery".

J. Abrams and LaToya Morgan have crafted a blistering cops-and-robbers caper that evokes the swinging ‘70s in thrilling and fun ways