‘The Lowdown’ Creator Sterlin Harjo Discusses Finale Choice and Season 2
Sterlin Harjo, creator, writer, director, and executive producer of the FX series The Lowdown, shared insights about the show's finale and future plans. Harjo previously led the acclaimed comedy Reservation Dogs, which focused on four Indigenous teens in Oklahoma. That experience boosted his confidence, gave him creative freedom, and opened new opportunities with actors.
Influences and Background
Harjo noted that films and a class on David Lynch at the University of Oklahoma significantly influenced his storytelling approach.
The Lowdown’s Plot and Characters
The series follows citizen journalist Lee Raybon (Ethan Hawke), who calls himself a "truthstorian" based in Tulsa, Oklahoma. Lee investigates the suspicious death of Dale Washberg (Tim Blake Nelson), the black sheep of the Washberg family. His search drags him into dangerous encounters with:
- Dale’s older brother Donald (Kyle MacLachlan)
- Dale’s widow Betty Jo (Jeanna Tripplehorn)
- A white supremacist church leader (Paul Sparks)
- A private investigator (Keith David)
Lee, although well-intentioned, frequently puts himself in harm’s way, risking disappointment from his daughter Francis (Ryan Kiera Armstrong).
“Lee is basically a good guy with his heart in the right place, but his knack for attracting danger and getting himself beaten up puts him at risk for disappointing his daughter Francis.”
Harjo on Season 2
Harjo hinted at future storylines without revealing spoilers, emphasizing his commitment to exploring deeper narratives and character development in the upcoming season.
Summary
Sterlin Harjo blends personal experience and cinematic influences to craft a gripping, character-driven mystery that balances humor and danger in The Lowdown.
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