Forget ‘Tulsa King,’ Ethan Hawke’s Taylor Sheridan-Style Crime Thriller Officially Returns This Month
Ethan Hawke's neo-noir crime series "The Lowdown" is returning for a second season on FX, beginning this month. The show debuted in 2025 to widespread critical acclaim, earning a 98% "Certified Fresh" rating on Rotten Tomatoes and an Independent Spirit nomination for Hawke's lead performance. Its return marks another success for the actor as he balances prestige television work with film projects.
The eight-episode second season launches on 14 October and concludes on 25 November 2026. Created by Sterlin Harjo of "Reservation Dogs," the series is set in Tulsa, Oklahoma and features an ensemble cast including Keith David, Kyle MacLachlan, Macon Blair, Tim Blake Nelson, Tracy Letts and Peter Dinklage. The first season's critical success has generated significant anticipation for this continuation.
- Ethan Hawke's neo-noir series The Lowdown returns for season two on FX from 14 October
- The debut season earned 98% on Rotten Tomatoes and an Independent Spirit nomination
- Eight new episodes air through 25 November 2026
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"The Lowdown" is a crime drama series set in Tulsa, Oklahoma that premiered on FX in 2025. Created by Sterlin Harjo of "Reservation Dogs," the show follows characters involved in the city's criminal underworld with a dark narrative style. Ethan Hawke leads the cast, supported by an ensemble including Keith David, Kyle MacLachlan, Tim Blake Nelson, Tracy Letts and Peter Dinklage.
The first season was widely praised by critics, earning a 98 per cent "Certified Fresh" rating on Rotten Tomatoes and an Independent Spirit nomination for Hawke's lead performance. The critical acclaim established the show as a notable television drama. The combination of strong cast and crime storytelling has resonated with critics since the show's debut.