Premiere and Viewing Details
"The Lowdown," starring Ethan Hawke, premieres on Tuesday, September 23, at 9pm ET/PT on FX with two episodes. The series has a total of eight episodes, airing weekly on Tuesdays in the same time slot. Each episode will be available for streaming on Hulu the day after it airs on FX.
Plot Overview
The series follows Lee Raybon (played by Ethan Hawke), a citizen journalist and self-proclaimed "truthstorian" based in Tulsa. Lee's relentless pursuit of the truth frequently lands him in difficult situations. Living in a rare bookstore in Tulsa, he is determined to expose corruption and dig into the city's hidden problems. When his latest exposé triggers a suspicious suicide, Lee begins to unravel something much bigger.
Main Characters and Cast
- Ethan Hawke as Lee Raybon, the central character and journalist
- Ryan Kiera Armstrong as Francis, Lee's daughter, who shares his curiosity
- Kaniehtiio Horn as Samantha, Lee's ex, supportive yet frustrated by his methods
The show also features strong supporting roles from Tim Blake Nelson, Jeanne Tripplehorn, Kyle MacLachlan, and Keith David.
Production Notes
Created, written, and directed by Sterlin Harjo, known for "Reservation Dogs," "The Lowdown" was formerly titled "The Sensitive Kind." The series is produced by FX Productions, with Sterlin Harjo, Ethan Hawke, Garrett Basch, and Ryan Hawke serving as executive producers.
"The Lowdown follows the gritty exploits of citizen journalist Lee Raybon, a self-proclaimed Tulsa 'truthstorian,' whose obsession with the truth is always getting him into trouble."
— Sterlin Harjo, creator
How to Watch
Tune in to FX on Tuesdays at 9pm ET/PT, starting September 23, 2025. Episodes stream on Hulu the day after broadcast.
Author's summary: Ethan Hawke headlines "The Lowdown," a Tulsa-based noir series premiering September 23, 2025, on FX, exploring deep-seated corruption with weekly episodes streaming on Hulu after airing.
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