'The Lowdown' season 2 review: One of my favorite TV detectives returns with another funny, freewheeling mystery
Ethan Hawke is back as nosy journalist Lee Raybon in the appealing second season of the comedic noir set in Oklahoma.
"The Lowdown" season 2 continues to be a delightful and engaging mystery series that features an excellent ensemble cast led by Ethan Hawke and Betty Gilpin. The show returns with a focus on Tulsa, Oklahoma, and its eccentric characters, including Lee Raybon, a "truthstorian" bookstore owner, and public defender Ginger Lafferty.
The plot revolves around Lee's involvement in a dangerous situation after a drunken speech at a journalism award ceremony, which leads him to become Ginger's protector. Together, they investigate the disappearance of Mekko Dean, a former client held in a state prison, while also growing closer as a couple. Lee's deadbeat father, Frog Raybon Sr., played by Tommy Lee Jones, also reappears in town after 17 years, adding another layer to the story.
Despite some minor issues with character development, such as Marty Brunner's isolated subplot, the show remains a standout due to its quirky humor, strong performances, and the showrunner Sterlin Harjo's keen eye for detail in depicting the American heartland.
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