The first two episodes of Ethan Hawke’s latest crime drama, The Lowdown, premiered recently on Hulu, and critics have responded positively. At this moment, The Lowdown holds a remarkable 96% approval rating on Tulsa King Rotten Tomatoes, based on more than twenty reviews. The show is set in Tulsa, Oklahoma, and centers on a determined bookstore owner who also works as an investigative journalist uncovering corruption and organized crime within the city.
The Lowdown stars Keith David, known for The Princess and the Frog, and Ryan Kiera Armstrong from Skeleton Crew, adding strong performances to the series. Comparisons between The Lowdown and Taylor Sheridan’s Tulsa King have already surfaced due to their shared Tulsa setting and organized crime narratives. Notably, The Lowdown’s Rotten Tomatoes score surpasses that of Sylvester Stallone’s Tulsa King, which currently holds an 83% rating based on six reviews, a figure that may change with more critiques.
Details on The Lowdown’s Creative Team and Contributors
The Lowdown was created and written by Sterlin Harjo, who also produced Reservation Dogs, a teen comedy series streaming on Hulu starring Devery Jacobs. The show’s writers include Lou Berneym, Duffy Bourdeau, Sneha Koorse, Olivia Purnell, Scott Teems, and David Tromblay. Ethan Hawke is not only the lead actor but also serves as an executive producer on the series, contributing to its creative direction.
Where and When to Watch The Lowdown
New episodes of The Lowdown air on FX every Tuesday at 9 p.m., followed by their availability on Hulu the next day. The first season comprises eight episodes, scheduled to conclude with the finale on November 4. While the show has not yet been renewed for a second season, it is not classified as a miniseries, leaving open the possibility of future episodes depending on audience reception and viewership trends as the first season unfolds.
Main Cast and Characters
The series features Ethan Hawke portraying Lee Raybon, with Keith David playing Marty, Jeanne Tripplehorn as Betty Jo, and Tim Blake Nelson in the role of Dale Washberg. Supporting cast members add depth to the story that combines the gritty crime environment with the personal stakes of the central characters.
The strong performances and compelling writing underpin The Lowdown’s success at Rotten Tomatoes, establishing it as a formidable rival to Taylor Sheridan’s Tulsa King. With its high rating and intriguing premise, the show could influence future crime dramas set in Tulsa and beyond.
