The Lowdown's Ethan Hawke Discusses Season 1 Finale and Season 2 Prospects
Get an exclusive glimpse into a conversation between Ethan Hawke and his co-star Kyle MacLachlan. Warning: This summary contains major spoilers for The Lowdown Season 1, Episode 8, “The Sensitive Kind.”
Season 1 Explosive Finale
The FX noir series The Lowdown, created by Sterlin Harjo, ended its debut season with a dramatic reveal surrounding Dale Washberg’s (Tim Blake Nelson) death. Tulsa’s local “trusthstorian,” Lee Raybon (Ethan Hawke), unraveled the mystery behind it.
Episode Events
- The episode picks up just after Lee chases Akron businessman Frank (Tracy Letts) into One Well Church, led by Mark Russell (Paul Sparks).
- Lee soon confronts real danger with the neo-Nazi group inside the church.
- Marty (Keith David) appears undercover and takes Lee into custody as a ruse.
- They escape to Lee’s van but Marty is grazed by a stray bullet during the pursuit.
Despite their narrow escape, Lee faced repercussions. Artist Chutto (Mato Wayuhi) smashed his shop window in retaliation for his grandfather Arthur's (Graham Greene) death, which was indirectly triggered when Lee called Betty Jo (Jeanne Tripplehorn) who then sent Frank searching for Dale’s lost will.
“The mystery behind Dale Washberg’s death was unraveled by Tulsa’s resident ‘trusthstorian,’ Lee Raybon.”
The Sensitive Kind provided a tense and impactful conclusion, setting up anticipation for what’s next in Season 2.
Author’s Summary
The Lowdown’s finale reveals hidden dangers and personal costs, ending with a shocking twist that sets up strong hopes for Season 2.