The Lowdown’s Ethan Hawke Explains Lee’s Ending and Season 2 Hopes
The first season of FX’s neo-noir series The Lowdown, created by Sterlin Harjo, concluded with an explosive finale that revealed the truth behind Dale Washberg’s death. The mystery was ultimately solved by Lee Raybon, played by Ethan Hawke, Tulsa’s self-proclaimed “trust historian.”
Unraveling the Finale
The final episode, titled “The Sensitive Kind,” picks up where the previous chapter ended. Lee is seen pursuing Akron businessman Frank, portrayed by Tracy Letts, into the One Well Church led by Mark Russell (Paul Sparks). It becomes clear that Lee has walked into danger, facing a group of neo-Nazis inside the church.
Before things escalate too far, Marty (Keith David) appears, claiming to be undercover and taking Lee into custody. The trick buys them a few critical seconds, allowing both men to escape through the door and into Lee’s van. However, the retreat turns violent when the One Well congregants open fire, grazing Marty with a stray bullet before they manage to flee.
Aftermath and Consequences
Though Lee and Marty escape, the fallout from their actions lingers. Chutto, played by Mato Wayuhi, smashes Lee’s shop window in anger over his grandfather Arthur’s death (Graham Greene). This tragedy, Lee soon realizes, was indirectly triggered by his call to Betty Jo (Jeanne Tripplehorn), which led Frank to search for Dale’s lost will and set the final events in motion.
“The Sensitive Kind” brought the season full circle, showing how a chain of misguided actions and well-meaning intentions intertwined into tragedy.
Preview of What’s Next
While Ethan Hawke hasn’t confirmed a renewal, he teased that Lee’s story is far from over, suggesting deeper layers of guilt and redemption might shape a possible second season.
Author’s Summary: Ethan Hawke dissects the shocking finale of The Lowdown and hints that Lee’s journey of redemption could continue in a second season full of unresolved consequences.