"Most Beautiful Way": The Lowdown Creator Shares His Feelings About the FX Show
Disclaimer: This article contains spoilers for The Lowdown Season 1 finale. Reader discretion is advised.
Overview of the Finale
The FX crime thriller The Lowdown concluded its first season with an intense finale titled "The Sensitive Kind" on November 4. The show draws loose inspiration from historian Lee Roy Chapman, whose research profoundly influenced the understanding of Tulsa's racial history.
Main Character and Storyline
Actor Ethan Hawke portrays Lee Raybon, a fictionalized version of Chapman. Raybon is a self-proclaimed "truthstorian" and bookseller pursuing the story that could define his career. His exhaustive investigation into the Washburg family history reaches closure when he uncovers decisive evidence about Donald’s controversial land deal.
A Surprising Moral Choice
In a surprising turn, Lee decides not to publish his explosive findings. Instead, he seeks a more concrete, meaningful resolution to his journey. This moral decision becomes the emotional centerpiece of the finale.
Creator’s Perspective
“For some viewers, The Lowdown finale might seem anti-climactic or even imperfect, but to me, it perfectly reflects Lee’s evolution as a character,” said creator Sterlin Harjo in an interview with Variety.
Harjo explained that Lee’s pursuit of the truth uncovered more than a story — it revealed a painful conspiracy surrounding the Washburg family. This realization, rather than the headline itself, defines the heart of the series’ conclusion.
Author’s Summary
The Lowdown’s finale replaces sensationalism with introspection, portraying Lee Raybon’s moral growth as the true ending of his investigative journey.