Series synopsis
The Lowdown is an American crime drama television series that premiered on FX on September 23, 2025. It was created by Sterlin Harjo. It stars Ethan Hawke, Keith David, Kaniehtiio Horn and Jeanne Tripplehorn.
Follow the gritty exploits of citizen journalist Lee Raybon, a self-proclaimed Tulsa "truthstorian" whose obsession with the truth is always getting him into trouble.
Premise
Follow the gritty exploits of citizen journalist Lee Raybon, a self-proclaimed Tulsa "truthstorian" whose obsession with the truth is always getting him into trouble.
Premise: Unearthing lies is a dirty business.
Cast and characters
Leading cast
- Ethan Hawke as Lee Raybon
- Keith David as Marty
- Kaniehtiio Horn as Samantha
- Jeanne Tripplehorn as Betty Jo Washberg
- Macon Blair as Dan Kane
- Scott Shepherd as Allen Murphy
- Tim Blake Nelson as Dale Washberg
- Tracy Letts as Frank Martin
Supporting cast
- Michael Hitchcock as Ray
- Cody Lightning as Waylon
- Abbie Cobb as Vicky Williams
- Josh Fadem
- Eric Edelstein as Blackie
- Johnny Pemberton as Berta
- Zachary Booth as Elijah
- Kyle MacLachlan as Donald Washberg
- Siena East as Deidra
- Rob Gallavan as Summit Club Manager
- Carly Christopher as Olivia
- Rachel Crowl as Sally
Guest cast
- Kaniehtiio Horn as Samantha
- Jeanne Tripplehorn as Betty Jo Washberg
- Macon Blair as Dan Kane
- Scott Shepherd as Allen Murphy
- Tim Blake Nelson as Dale Washberg
- Tracy Letts as Frank Martin
- Michael Hitchcock as Ray
- Cody Lightning as Waylon
- Abbie Cobb as Vicky Williams
- Josh Fadem
- Eric Edelstein as Blackie
- Johnny Pemberton as Berta
Episodes
This series spans 1 season with 8 episodes.
| Season | Episodes | First aired | Last aired |
|---|---|---|---|
| Season 1 | 8 | September 23, 2025 | November 4, 2025 |
| Episode | Title | Air date |
|---|---|---|
| 1 |
Pilot When a strange man from a powerful family dies, citizen journalist Lee Raybon smells a cover-up. |
September 23, 2025 |
| 2 |
The Devil's Mama Lee's investigation brings new dangers. |
September 23, 2025 |
| 3 |
Dinosaur Memories The mysteries of the lake revealed. |
September 30, 2025 |
Production
Release
| Original network/platform | FX |
|---|---|
| First aired | September 23, 2025 |
| Last aired | November 4, 2025 |
| Status | continue |
| Schedule | Tuesday at 21:00:00 |