The first season of FX’s crime drama The Lowdown is coming to an end. The show’s final episode, titled The Sensitive Kind, is set to air in November 2025, bringing Ethan Hawke’s journey as a relentless citizen journalist to a close. After a dramatic cliffhanger, fans are waiting to see if Lee Raybon can survive and expose the conspiracy he has been chasing.
When and Where to Watch the Finale
You can watch the season finale of The Lowdown on FX on Tuesday, November 4, 2025, at 9:00 PM Eastern Time.
If you prefer to stream the episode, it will be available on Hulu the very next day, starting Wednesday, November 5. If you have the Disney Bundle and your accounts are linked, you can also watch it on Disney+.
Other ways to watch include streaming the show for free through FXNow or Spectrum On Demand if you have a cable subscription. You can also buy individual episodes or the full season on platforms like Amazon Video, Apple TV, and Fandango At Home.
What to Expect in “The Sensitive Kind”
The Sensitive Kind is the eighth and final episode of the show’s first season. The season has followed Ethan Hawke as Lee Raybon, a used book dealer and citizen journalist in Tulsa, Oklahoma. Lee starts investigating the death of a local man named Dale Washberg, convinced that his death was not a suicide and that a cover-up is happening.
His search for the truth pulls him into a dangerous web of corruption involving the powerful Washberg family, law enforcement, and ex-convicts. The previous episode, Episode 7, ended with a intense church standoff where Lee, with nothing left to lose, tried to stop a wave of white supremacist violence and expose the whole conspiracy. The showdown nearly cost him his life.
Creator Sterlin Harjo and star Ethan Hawke have both talked about the finale. Hawke said,
“As the person who jumped off a cliff with him, not knowing where the story was going… one of the things that makes me so happy is how the show ends. It’s one of my favorite things I’ve ever done, the finale of this series. It’s extremely satisfying, and you want to see where the hero goes next.”
The finale is expected to answer the big questions about the conspiracy while also focusing on the core relationship of the show: the one between Lee and his daughter, Francis.
The Heart of the Show: A Father and His Daughter
While the show is a crime drama, the central story is the father-daughter dynamic between Lee and Francis. Harjo has explained that this relationship is the emotional core of the series, exploring the challenge of pursuing your passion while trying to be a good parent.
Ethan Hawke echoed this, noting, “Francis, his daughter, is the future. She’s the reason he’s doing it all. At the same time, sometimes the behavior is hurting her. That collision is the stuff of real life.”
A Strong Cast and Creative Team
The Lowdown was created by Sterlin Harjo, the mind behind the acclaimed series Reservation Dogs. The show mixes dark comedy with southern drama and a crime story.
Alongside Ethan Hawke, the series features a strong cast including Jeanne Tripplehorn, Kyle MacLachlan, Tim Blake Nelson, and Keith David. The show has been praised for its gritty feel and Hawke’s performance as a man who is not afraid to get beaten up in his quest for the truth.
How to Catch Up on the Season
The first season of The Lowdown consists of eight episodes, each about an hour long. The show aired weekly on Tuesday nights on FX, with episodes available to stream on Hulu the following day.
If you need to catch up before the finale, all previous episodes are available to stream on Hulu.
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