The Lowdown
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The Lowdown

"Unearthing lies is a dirty business."

6.8
Yr 2025
Status Returning Series
Crime Drama
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Overview

Follow the gritty exploits of citizen journalist Lee Raybon, a self-proclaimed Tulsa "truthstorian" whose obsession with the truth is always getting him into trouble.

Critical Reception

What critics are saying

Score 92 /100

Critical reception for FX's The Lowdown is overwhelmingly enthusiastic, with reviewers celebrating the series as a witty, superlative neo-noir thriller. Critics highlight creator Sterlin Harjo's sharp writing and vision, which effortlessly blends an investigative corruption quest with offbeat comedic verve and a rich sense of place anchored in Tulsa.

Ethan Hawke receives widespread praise for his charismatic lead performance as a scrappy, shaggy citizen journalist. Reviewers applaud the show's intoxicating mix of genre homage, buddy dramedy, and poignant character study, noting that the series maintains spontaneous humor while remaining a compelling investigative thriller.

While some critics observe that the narrative prioritizes visual flair and playful pacing over deeper thematic exploration, consensus remains clear that the show stands out as one of the most inventive and entertaining new series of the year.

“Ethan Hawke's 'The Lowdown' Is 2025's Best New TV Series”

“a compelling, offbeat piece of television”

“frequently very funny; working as both a genre piece... and as a character study”

“Sterlin Harjo Aims High, Does Not Miss with FX's "The Lowdown"”

Transmission Paths

Where to Watch

Disney Plus
UK • CA
Hulu
US
fuboTV
US
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YouTube TV
US
Spectrum On Demand
US
FXNow
US
Why fans love it

The Lowdown brings a dusty, neo-western edge to modern Tulsa. It pivots between the harsh realities of investigative journalism and a dry, dark comedy that keeps the tone grounded in the local landscape. The show avoids the usual clean-cut mystery tropes, choosing instead to focus on the messy intersection of cowboy culture and a city desperate to protect its own reputation.

Ethan Hawke anchors a cast that operates within the shadows of Oklahoma industrial life. The series positions itself as a character-driven study where the search for accountability often creates more problems than it solves. Everything feels lived-in and somewhat impulsive, resisting the urge to polish the sharper, more uncomfortable corners of its regional setting.

Featured Players

Cast

Credited 57
Regulars 11
Longest run 8 eps
Ethan Hawke
Ethan Hawke
as Lee Raybon
Keith David
Keith David
as Marty
8 episodes
Kaniehtiio Horn
Kaniehtiio Horn
as Samantha
4 episodes
Jeanne Tripplehorn
Jeanne Tripplehorn
as Betty Jo Washberg
5 episodes
Macon Blair
Macon Blair
as Dan Kane
4 episodes
Scott Shepherd
Scott Shepherd
as Allen Murphy
3 episodes
Tim Blake Nelson
Tim Blake Nelson
as Dale Washberg
5 episodes
Tracy Letts
Tracy Letts
as Frank Martin
4 episodes
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Michael Hitchcock as Ray 4 episodes Cody Lightning as Waylon 4 episodes Abbie Cobb as Vicky Williams 2 episodes Josh Fadem 2 episodes Eric Edelstein as Blackie 3 episodes Johnny Pemberton as Berta 2 episodes Zachary Booth as Elijah 2 episodes Kyle MacLachlan as Donald Washberg 3 episodes Siena East as Deidra 2 episodes Rob Gallavan as Summit Club Manager 1 episode Carly Christopher as Olivia 1 episode Rachel Crowl as Sally 2 episodes Troy Powell as Big John 1 episode Shane McRae as Johnny 1 episode Madame Zeroni as Summit Club Hostess 1 episode Scott Mason as Unhoused Jack 2 episodes Hunter Sullivan as Bob 2 episodes Heather Timm as Scantily Clad Woman 1 episode Ryan Kiera Armstrong as Francis 4 episodes Jaxon Noble Pickens as Kid on Bike #1 1 episode Johnny Horn as Man #1 1 episode Killer Mike as Cyrus 4 episodes Johnny Polygon as Lone Loiterer 2 episodes Marty Smith as Man #2 1 episode Andre Hyland as Shickford 1 episode Dale Dickey as Bonnie 2 episodes Jude Barnett as Cousin Henry 2 episodes Ken Pomeroy as Pearl 5 episodes Mary Buss as Maryann 1 episode Kerry Malloy as Phil 2 episodes Ray Hurd as Officer Ty 1 episode Rafael Casal as Johnny 3 episodes Melanie Baxter as Cashier 1 episode Stephen Brodie as Nate Washberg 1 episode John Doe as Marlon 1 episode Robert Peters as Hook 1 episode Flavia Carbone as Catalina Estragon 1 episode Braydon Clues as Benny the Barista 1 episode Mato Wayuhi as Chutto McIntosh 2 episodes Tommy G. Kendrick as Sal 1 episode Peter Anthony Seay as Lurker 1 episode Paul Sparks as Mark Sternwick 2 episodes Tisha Campbell as Odette 1 episode Graham Greene as Arthur Williams 1 episode Casey Camp-Horinek as Irene 1 episode Tom McCarthy as Trip Keating 1 episode Derrick J. Haywood as Daymond Brown 1 episode Devery Jacobs as Woman in make up tutorial (uncredited) 1 episode Peter Dinklage as Wendell 1 episode
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Keyword Cloud

Keywords

cowboy neo-western investigative journalism tulsa, oklahoma dark comedy
Technical Sheet

Details

First Aired
September 23, 2025
Status
Returning Series
Origin
US
TMDB Votes
65