The Lowdown (2025)

Travers calls the series a captivating, crowd-pleasing Southern noir, with Ethan Hawke anchoring its murder mystery. He especially praises Hawke’s performance and the vivid community of distinct Tulsa characters surrounding him.

The AV Club finds the series stylish, specific, and lovingly realized, praising Sterlin Harjo’s modern-noir world-building. It particularly singles out Ethan Hawke’s earnest, manic performance as Lee Raybon.

Herman finds the series a joyful, leisurely pleasure and praises its offbeat crime-story journey. She singles out Harjo’s affectionate, humor-filled Tulsa ensemble and the show’s idealism about a free press.

The critic finds the series hilarious and poignant, with a generous, surprisingly personal story beneath its comic wild-goose chase. The memorable supporting performances and Harjo’s affectionate portrayal of earnest, flawed characters stand out for praise.

Quah finds the series a fascinating, mischievous showcase for Sterlin Harjo’s creative vision, with its central mystery less important than its shaggy pleasures. He especially praises the vivid, lived-in Tulsa setting and the wit and specificity of its characters.

Fienberg finds the series an endearing, promising Oklahoma-set charmer, though it takes time to find its way and could use more gravity. He especially praises Ethan Hawke’s messy, nuanced lead performance and the show’s richly detailed sense of place.

The critic finds the series a scrappy, funny, and deeply human neo-noir worth following, despite occasional pacing lags and crowded oddball characters. She praises Ethan Hawke’s magnetic lead performance and the lived-in Tulsa setting, while singling out Ryan Kiera Armstrong’s tender chemistry with him.