The Lowdown Renewed For Season 2: Tulsa Isn’t Done Talking

FX has officially decided that Tulsa still has plenty of secrets left to spill. The Lowdown, the neo-noir crime drama that quietly swaggered into the TV conversation and refused to leave, has been renewed for Season 2, and honestly, it would’ve been more shocking if it hadn’t. With Ethan Hawke’s endlessly watchable turn as self-styled “truthstorian” Lee Raybon and Sterlin Harjo’s sharp, lived-in storytelling, the series carved out a lane that felt both classic and weirdly fresh catnip for viewers who like their crime drama with personality and bite.

Season 1 of The Lowdown thrived on contradictions. It was gritty but funny, grounded yet off-kilter, and deeply rooted in

Tulsa without ever feeling provincial. Hawke’s Lee Raybon wasn’t a polished TV detective; he was a rumpled, stubborn observer with a recorder, a moral compass that occasionally spun, and a knack for poking powerful people exactly where it hurt. That approach paid off, earning the show critical praise and a steadily growing fanbase that responded to its unflashy confidence.

The Season 2 renewal proves FX’s continued commitment to character-driven storytelling that doesn’t scream for attention but absolutely deserves it. Production is expected to return to Tulsa, keeping the show’s sense of place front and center. Hawke is set to reprise his role, and while official casting details are being kept close to the vest, the show’s ensemble-heavy structure leaves plenty of room for familiar faces and new complications to re-enter Lee Raybon’s orbit.

Narratively, the renewal opens the door for The Lowdown to dig deeper into the fallout of Season 1’s revelations. The show has never been about neat resolutions, preferring moral messiness and long shadows over tidy endings. That’s good news for viewers who appreciate drama that trusts them to keep up and rewards patience with sharp writing and atmosphere instead of endless plot gymnastics.

More than anything, The Lowdown returning for Season 2 feels like a small victory for smart, adult television. It’s not chasing trends or algorithms; it’s doing its own thing, quietly confident that an audience will follow. And they have.

Tulsa’s not done talking, Lee Raybon isn’t done listening, and FX clearly isn’t done letting this story unfold. Season 2 can’t come soon enough and yes, we’ll be here, recorder on, ready to see who gets uncomfortable next.