FX Sets October 14 Premiere for The Lowdown Season 2

FX has announced that the second season of its critically acclaimed drama "The Lowdown" will premiere on Wednesday, October 14, 2026. The eight-episode season will air weekly on FX and Hulu in the United States, and on Disney internationally.

The series, created, written, and directed by Sterlin Harjo, follows the exploits of Lee Raybon, a citizen journalist and self-proclaimed "Tulsa truthstorian" played by Ethan Hawke. The new season picks up after Lee's investigation into the death of Dale Washberg, a story that earns him a local citizen journalist award. According to the official synopsis, Lee's unfiltered acceptance speech catches the eye of Ginger Gilpin, a public defender played by new cast member Betty Gilpin. Though initially unimpressed by Lee, Ginger accepts his help on a case involving a client who has mysteriously vanished from a state penitentiary.

The investigation into the prison disappearance draws Lee into a web of power, corruption, and malfeasance among the city's elite. He reluctantly enlists the help of Johnny Rafael Casal, a jujitsu-trained dentist and the new husband of Lee's ex, Samantha. Complicating matters further is the unexpected return of Lee's...