“Most beautiful way”: The Lowdown Creator Shares His Feelings About the FX Show
Disclaimer: This article contains spoilers for The Lowdown Season 1 finale. Readers' discretion is advised.
FX's crime thriller series The Lowdown concluded its first season with the intense finale titled "The Sensitive Kind" on November 4. The show is loosely inspired by historian Lee Roy Chapman, whose research transformed the modern understanding of Tulsa's racial history.
Ethan Hawke stars as Lee Raybon, a fictionalized version of Chapman, portraying a self-styled "truthstorian" and bookseller determined to uncover the story of his career. Throughout the season, Lee's relentless investigation into the Washburg family history reaches a satisfying conclusion after uncovering critical evidence about Donald's land deal.
Instead of publishing a viral exposé, Lee chooses a more meaningful path with the information he uncovered. Creator Sterlin Harjo explained this choice in an interview with Variety:
"FX's The Lowdown finale might feel anti-climactic and even 'not perfect' to some, but for me, the final episode authentically reflects Lee Raybon’s character. In pursuing the story that could define his career, Lee stumbles upon a painful truth about a vast conspiracy involving the Washburg family."
After an exhaustive search spanning eight episodes, Lee finally uncovers the truth he was seeking.
Summary
The Lowdown’s creator highlights the protagonist’s emotional journey, emphasizing that the finale’s subdued resolution best represents Lee Raybon’s complex character and the deeper truths he uncovers.
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