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The Lowdown

The Lowdown

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The Lowdown

"Unearthing lies is a dirty business."

2025- 2025

1 Seasons

8 Episodes

6.7(56 votes)

Returning Series

Crime

Drama

Overview

Follow the gritty exploits of citizen journalist Lee Raybon, a self-proclaimed Tulsa "truthstorian" whose obsession with the truth is always getting him into trouble.

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Production Companies

FX Productions

Crazy Eagle Media

Episodes

No episodes found for this season.

Videos & Trailers

4 videos

Cast & Crew

2 members

Acting

Ethan Hawke

Lee Raybon

Ethan Hawke

Acting

Keith David

Marty

Keith David

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