Car Masters: Rust to Riches on Netflix follows the dedication and craftsmanship of the team at Gotham Garage, as they bring old cars back to life and sell them for a profit. The basic premise may seem repetitive, but there is nothing more satisfying than seeing those old beloved cars receiving a makeover that transforms them into amazing pieces of motor art. The show became a success and managed to find an audience that has stayed with it for five seasons. But will they get to enjoy Season 6? Let’s take a look at the latest.
Has Car Masters: Rust to Riches been renewed for Season 6?
At the time of writing, there is no official confirmation of a sixth season of the show, but it’s early days yet, so you might have to hang in there while you wait.
As usual, Netflix will be waiting to see how this season performs before commissioning another set of episodes, so it could still happen, especially when the show has a loyal fan base. Season 4 dropped in July of 2022, and Season 5 dropped in December of 2023, so if there is going to be an announcement about Season 6, it could happen in early 2024.
What is the critical reception for Car Masters: Rust to Riches so far?
Since Car Masters: Rust to Riches first appeared in 2018, the response to the show has been quite favorable. On IMDb, the show has an impressive rating of 8.4/10. John Anderson in The Wall Street Journal explores the nature of the series and concludes, “It can only be described as satisfying.”
The show has sometimes had some criticism leveled at it, and certain viewers have alluded to the fact that the show may be faked, but despite some negativity about the prices paid for the cars, and some of the more personal financial dealings, the show does accomplish what it sets out to do — show an old banger of a car transformed into a luxurious sought-after item.
What could Season 6 of the show bring to the table?
In Season 5 of Car Masters: Rust to Riches, a throughline continued that focussed on the garage and its plan to steer the business into a more bespoke avenue, finding and reconstructing cars that have been specifically tailored to the needs of individual clients.
The idea is to expand the business, and a deal struck with Nick was made to procure these clients and to help the garage stay afloat. The season also introduces two new cast members, Jake and Brian, brought in to help with the new approach to the business. The added human drama, and how the cast feels about the new work, add depth to the show and almost give it a working narrative to hook viewers.
If the show is green-lit for a sixth season, then this is an approach that would probably continue. As well as the cars, and the work done on them, viewers become invested in the crew at Gotham Garage, and the more the audience can relate to the people involved, the more likely they will be to tune back in. If there are more seasons of the Netflix show to come, the production team will have to work hard to keep people interested in the ongoing story.
