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The Lowdown

The Lowdown

Unearthing lies is a dirty business.

20256.71 Season8 EpisodesReturning Series

Overview

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.

Created by Sterlin Harjo
NetworksFX

Top Cast

Ethan Hawke

Ethan Hawke

Lee Raybon

Keith David

Keith David

Marty

Themes & Keywords

cowboyneo-westerninvestigative journalismtulsa, oklahomablack comedysouthern noirtruthstoriansmall town conspiracynative american influence

About The Lowdown

The Lowdown is a crime, drama series that first aired in 2025 exploring themes of cowboy, neo-western, investigative journalism, tulsa, oklahoma, black comedy, southern noir. Created by Sterlin Harjo, it stars Ethan Hawke, Keith David. 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.

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