Easter Egg Hunting: Episode 8 of “The Lowdown”
We’re diving into more hidden details from Sterlin Harjo’s TV series “The Lowdown.” In this eighth and final episode, titled “The Sensitive Kind,” the season reaches its conclusion with meaningful nods to Oklahoma music, history, and creative culture.
“The Sensitive Kind”
The title pays tribute to Tulsan musician J.J. Cale’s 1989 song and recalls the show’s working title before it became “The Lowdown.”
Contributors and Creative Links
This episode was co-written by Liz Blood, a writer formerly with TulsaPeople Magazine. She contributed to the writers’ rooms for seasons two and three of “Reservation Dogs.” Blood also co-created the Creative Field Guide to Northeastern Oklahoma and co-founded Okiebug, a Tulsa-based publisher focused on outdoor learning and creativity.
Historical References
At one point, after Marty (Keith David) rescues Lee (Ethan Hawke), Lee calls him “Bass Reeves.”
Bass Reeves was a legendary Black U.S. Marshal and gunfighter who operated in pre-statehood Oklahoma and later served in the Muskogee Police Department.
Local Connection
The closing scene features Nothing’s Left Brewing Co., located at 1502 E. Sixth St., a nod to Tulsa’s lively local scene.
Watch the Series
If you haven’t yet seen the episode, it’s available for streaming in full on Hulu.
Author’s Summary: Episode 8 of “The Lowdown” blends Oklahoma’s rich musical and historical legacy with modern storytelling, closing the season on a reflective, local note.