"Motorheads" revs its engine with lots of teen drama and beautiful cars

Reel Perspectives

May 22, 2025

Motorheads is the new coming-of-age drama currently streaming exclusively on Prime Video. The series premiered on May 20 releasing all of its ten episodes at once. It boasts an impressive cast, with Ryan Phillippe (Shooter, MacGruber) leading the way as Logan Maddox, a former NASCAR driver grappling with his troubled past, on this adrenaline series that puts the love of cars, speed, and family at the forefront.

Produced by MGM Studios and written and executive produced by John A. Norris, who also serves as showrunner, the series is about "first love, first heartbreak, and turning the key in your first car. Set in a once-thriving rust-belt town that's now searching for a glimmer of hope, the series is an adrenaline-filled story of a group of outsiders who form an unlikely friendship over a mutual love of street racing while navigating the hierarchy and rules of high school".

In addition to Phillipe, the ensemble cast includes Nathalie Kelley (The Baker and the Beauty), Michael Cimino (Love, Victor), Melissa Collazo (One Of Us Is Lying), Uriah Shelton (The Glades, Girl Meets World), Nicolas Cantu (The Walking Dead: The World Beyond), Drake Rodger (The Winchesters), Josh Macqueen (Significant Others), Mia Healey (The Wilds), Matt Lanter (90210),  Audrey Gerthoffer (Party of Five), and Johnna Dias-Watson (Wednesday).

With a title like Motorheads, we can expect a little more than your average sweet summer romance. When twins Caitlyn and Zac relocate from Brooklyn with their mother, Samantha, to the small rust town to live with her brother-in-law Logan, we're in for a lot of action and thrilling suspense, with the series delivering on all fronts. The twins quickly make friends, but they also encounter the local jock antagonist, who is less than pleased with their arrival. Motorheads is a dream come true for car enthusiasts, featuring vintage and modern cars that rumble throughout the series, paying homage to drag racing and a passion for cars. Thankfully, the series offers more than just your average fluff, giving viewers a sweet reckoning of teenage love and angst, complete with love triangles, drama, and secrets. Central to the story is the mystery surrounding the disappearance of Logan's brother, who is also Caitlyn and Zac's father, adding depth to the series.

With a great cast and solid storyline, the stakes gradually elevate, anchored by Phillipe's reliable performance, leaving us with a shocking cliffhanger and paving the way for season 2.

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All 10 episodes of Motorheads are currently streaming on Prime Video.

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