Pop Culture Happy Hour · October 15, 2026 · 18m

The Lowdown

Ethan Hawke, Jeane Tripplehorn, Keit David, Killer Mike, Kyle MacLachlan, Sterlin Harjo

The Lowdown is an FX series starring Ethan Hawke as a freelance investigative reporter who gets entangled in the shady affairs of a prominent Tulsa family. Created by Sterlin Harjo of Reservation Dogs, the modern‑day Western noir comedy features an excellent ensemble cast including Kyle MacLachlan, Keith David, Jeanne Tripplehorn, and Killer Mike. The series recently returned for its second season, and this episode provides a reassessment of the show’s blend of mystery, humor, and Western tropes.

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A Western‑Noir‑Comedy Hybrid

The Lowdown blends the stylings of a modern-day Western, a noir mystery, and deadpan comedy into a single series.

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Sterlin Harjo Stepping Out from Reservation Dogs

The series is created by Sterlin Harjo, the co‑creator of Reservation Dogs, bringing his voice to a new, non‑Indigenous‑centered story.

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