The Lowdown's Ethan Hawke Breaks Down Lee's Ending and Teases Season 2
Get an exclusive look at a conversation between Ethan Hawke and his co-star Kyle MacLachlan. Warning: This contains major spoilers for The Lowdown Season 1, Episode 8, “The Sensitive Kind.”
Season 1 Finale Recap
The first season of FX’s gritty noir The Lowdown, created by Sterlin Harjo, ended with a dramatic reveal of the mystery surrounding Dale Washberg’s (Tim Blake Nelson) death. Tulsa’s local “trusthstorian,” Lee Raybon (Ethan Hawke), uncovered key truths.
Episode Highlights
- The episode picks up immediately after Lee chases Akron businessman Frank (Tracy Letts) into One Well Church, led by Mark Russell (Paul Sparks).
- Realizing the danger amid neo-Nazis, Lee is confronted by Marty (Keith David), who claims to be undercover and attempts to take Lee into custody.
- Despite the tension, Marty and Lee escape in Lee’s van, but Marty is grazed by a bullet when the hostile group opens fire.
- Following the escape, Lee faces repercussions as artist Chutto (Mato Wayuhi) breaks his shop window to avenge the death of his grandfather Arthur (Graham Greene), whose death was indirectly caused by Lee’s call to Betty Jo (Jeanne Tripplehorn), prompting Frank to search for Dale’s lost will.
“The Sensitive Kind” opened right where the last episode left off, highlighting the dangerous confrontation Lee found himself in inside One Well Church.
Looking Ahead
Hawke teases hopes for a second season, promising more intense storytelling and further exploration of Tulsa’s underworld.
Author’s Summary
The Lowdown’s season one finale powerfully concludes with layered character confrontations and sets the stage for an intense, hopeful second season.