09-06-2025
Ryan Phillippe's New Drama Series Hits #3 on Prime & the Trailer Is Packed with Emotion and Adrenaline
With new shows dropping every day, it's easy for a few to slip through the cracks—or in this case, past my eyeballs. That said, it didn't take long for Motorheads, a new original series from Prime Video, to catch my attention.
I was actually logging in to check out the new thriller The Better Sister (mini-review on that here), but a quick scroll through the platform's Top 10 list stopped me in my tracks. Sitting pretty at #3? Ryan Phillippe. Naturally, I clicked. And that's how I discovered Motorheads.
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The series is a high-octane, coming-of-age drama set in a fading Rust Belt town. It centers around a group of teens who bond over street racing, love, heartbreak and the thrill of getting behind the wheel for the very first time. Think Fast & Furious energy with a high school twist.
Phillippe plays Logan Maddox, a former NASCAR driver turned auto body shop owner. He's joined by Nathalie Kelley (The Vampire Diaries, Dynasty), who plays an ER nurse returning to her hometown of Ironwood, Pennsylvania with her teenage twins. You'll also spot Michael Cimino from Love, Victor and Never Have I Ever, who plays Zac—Samantha's reluctant Brooklyn-born son adjusting to small-town life. Rounding out the cast are Melissa Collazo, Uriah Shelton and Nicolas Cantu.
The trailer opens with a line that sets the tone: 'There are two types of people in this world—those who hit the brakes and those who hit the gas. The question you have to ask yourself is 'Which one are you?'' And honestly? It's kind of a vibe.
Also, sidenote: when did Ryan Phillippe's voice get that deep? The last time I really remember hearing his voice was when I rewatched 1999's Cruel Intentions—he was around 25 then. So yeah, hearing how deep it is now definitely caught me off guard.
Voice surprise aside, Motorheads looks like an easy, engaging watch with just the right mix of drama, fast cars and heartfelt moments.
All 10 episodes are streaming now on Prime Video—will you be watching?
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