'The Lowdown' Star Reflects on Francis and Lee's Father-Daughter Relationship
Ryan Kiera Armstrong shares insights on the dynamic between Francis and her father Lee Raybon after the season finale. Warning: Major spoilers for The Lowdown Season 1 Episode 8, “The Sensitive Kind.”
Season Finale Overview
The season of The Lowdown concluded with an open-ended resolution for Lee Raybon (Ethan Hawke), leaving the father-daughter relationship with Francis (Ryan Kiera Armstrong) still somewhat unresolved. Lee solves the mystery of Dale Washberg’s (Tim Blake Nelson) death but must confront how his job endangers Francis both physically and emotionally.
Francis’ Awareness of Danger
Although Francis encountered several close calls during the season, Armstrong comments on her character’s understanding of the risks:
“I don’t think that she realized how big it was,” Armstrong said, referring to the danger involved.
She also noted,
“I also think that she’s really intelligent for her age, and so I think that she knew something was up.”
Emotional Moment at the Open-Mic
After Lee missed her parent-teacher conference, Francis recited a heartfelt poem at an open-mic event, expressing pain caused by her parents' breakup and particularly her father’s absence. Armstrong shared her experience filming the scene:
“I read it, and at first I was really moved, and then the next thought was I have to make it really good.”
“It was also my last day on set, so I was like, I can’t regret anything, it has to be perfect.”
Author's Summary
This insight reveals the subtle balance between danger, maturity, and emotional growth in Francis and Lee’s complex relationship throughout the series.