An eight-part crime thriller hailed as 'genius' and one of the best shows of 2025 is now streaming in full on Disney Plus. All episodes of The Lowdown are available on the platform, originally produced by FX and falling under the Hulu branding on Disney Plus. The series boasts an impressive 98% rating on Rotten Tomatoes.
The show began airing in September 2025, with new episodes released weekly. The season one finale aired in early November. It is now being recommended as a must-watch binge ahead of the new year, though there has been no word on a potential second season.
According to the synopsis, the series follows citizen journalist Lee Raybon, played by Oscar-nominated Ethan Hawke, a self-proclaimed Tulsa 'truthstorian' whose obsession with the truth often gets him into trouble. The series is loosely based on the life and work of real-life activist and citizen journalist Lee Roy Chapman, whose research contributed to contemporary understanding of Tulsa, Oklahoma's racial history.
Hawke is joined by Keith David, Tim Blake Nelson, Kyle MacLachlan, and Peter Dinklage. Critics have praised the show, with one labelling it 'genius' and others predicting Emmy nominations for Hawke. Fans have also expressed admiration, with one calling it 'absolute perfection' and another declaring it 'one of the best Neo-noir shows of all time.'
