Ethan Hawke's conspiracy theorist rides again in The Lowdown season 2 trailer
Tommy Lee Jones and Betty Gilpin join the action this season.
Ethan Hawke is returning to TV in a new role for season two of FX's The Lowdown. This time, Hawke plays Lee Raybon, a self-proclaimed "truthstorian" and citizen journalist in Tulsa, Oklahoma. Lee's latest investigation centers around two confirmed murders and the entire sheriff's department, with the conspiracy theory so compelling that Lee refers to it as "so hot, it's on fire."
Just as Lee is deep into his case, his estranged father, played by Tommy Lee Jones, arrives at the scene in Jones' first major TV role in years. The season also introduces Betty Gilpin as a public defender, bringing her fiery spirit and commitment to uncovering the truth to the story.
Set in the heart of Tulsa, Lee operates a rare books store, serving as both a refuge and a community hub. Despite his idealistic ideals, Lee remains fiercely dedicated to exposing corruption and unearthing the city's hidden secrets, even if it means putting himself in danger.
Lee's dedication shines through when his recent story on Dale Washberg earns him a local citizen journalist award. However, his self-medication and poor performance at the award ceremony only serve to attract the attention of public defender Ginger, played by Betty Gilpin. As they team up to investigate a mysterious disappearance from a state penitentiary, Lee's focus starts to waver, pulling him away from his teenage daughter, Francis, whom he co-parents with his ex, Samantha.
The Lowdown season two premieres on October 14 at 9 p.m. ET on FX and Hulu, with the remaining six episodes airing on Wednesdays at the same time.
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