"Motorheads" (Chinese Title: 《驱车向前》) is an American drama series directed by Ruben Fleischer, premiering on May 20, 2025. Set in a declining steel town in America's Rust Belt, the show follows a group of outsiders who bond over their shared passion for car culture, exploring themes of hope and rebirth in a struggling community. Blending elements of auto customization, street racing, and social conflict, the series uses cars as a metaphor for rebuilding community spirit in the aftermath of industrial decline.
The ensemble cast includes Ryan Phillippe (recently seen in Rules for Confession and Escape from the Kalahari), Nathalie Kelley (known for The Vampire Diaries and Dynasty), Michael Cimino, and Melissa Collazo. Director Ruben Fleischer, acclaimed for films like Spider-Man: Into the Spider-Verse and Zombieland, makes his foray into television with this project, merging road movie aesthetics with coming-of-age storytelling.
The story unfolds in the fictional Pennsylvania town of "Ironwood," where siblings Zack and Caitlin return to uncover the truth behind their father's mysterious disappearance. They form an alliance with a group of racing-obsessed teens, using underground street races as an escape from their town's suffocating reality. Meanwhile, adults like Logan and Samantha seek redemption in their own fractured lives. The series weaves together youthful rebellion, family ties, and small-town secrets, delving into the tension between dreams and harsh realities.
Produced by Amazon Studios, Motorheads debuted globally on Prime Video on May 20, 2025, with all 10 episodes of its first season released at once.