FX’s “The Lowdown” Returns for Season 2 on October 14, 2026

FX announced that the second season of the Tulsa-set drama “The Lowdown” will debut on Wednesday, October 14, 2026 at 9 p.m. ET/6 p.m. PT on FX and Hulu, with simultaneous streaming on Disney+ internationally. The eight-episode season will roll out with a new episode each subsequent Wednesday.

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“The Lowdown” was created by Sterlin Harjo (known for *Reservation Dogs*) and is produced by FX Productions. The first season earned a spot on AFI’s top-10 television programs of 2025 and appeared on TheWrap’s best-of-2025 list. Production on season 2 concluded in the spring of 2026 in Tulsa, the same location used for the inaugural season.

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• Ethan Hawke – executive producer and lead actor portraying citizen journalist Lee Raybon.

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• Betty Gilpin – four-time Emmy nominee joining as public defender Ginger.

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• Tommy Lee Jones – Academy Award winner added as Lee Raybon Senior, Lee’s estranged father.

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• Rafael Casal – returns as Johnny, a jujitsu-trained dentist and stepfather to Lee’s daughter.

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• Kaniehtiio Horn – appears as Samantha, Johnny’s wife and Lee’s ex.

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• Ryan Kiera Armstrong – plays Francis, Lee’s teenage daughter.

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• Keith David – reprises Marty, managing editor of The Heartland Press.

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• Spring 2026 – Production on season 2 wraps in Tulsa.

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• October 14, 2026 – Season 2 premiere on FX, Hulu, and Disney+.

FX’s “Adults” Season 2 Trailer Released “The Lowdown” Season 2 Hulu Release Date Revealed When do new episodes of The Shards drop? Here's the Hulu release schedule

• Each Wednesday after October 14 – Subsequent episodes released.

When do new episodes of The Shards drop? Here's the Hulu release schedule

• Episode count: 8 episodes (FX).

When do new episodes of The Shards drop? Here's the Hulu release schedule

• Release cadence: Weekly on Wednesdays (FX).

When do new episodes of The Shards drop? Here's the Hulu release schedule

• International streaming: Disney+ (FX).

FX’s “Adults” Season 2 Trailer Released

FX supplied a detailed synopsis stating that Lee Raybon, fresh from winning a local citizen-journalist award for his investigation of Dale Washberg’s death, self-medicates and delivers a “wildly unfiltered” acceptance speech.

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Harjo’s comments indicate an intention to continue expanding the narrative beyond season 2.

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The season deepens the series’ exploration of investigative journalism, legal advocacy, and familial tension in a Midwestern setting. By pairing Lee’s “truthstorian” pursuits with Ginger’s courtroom activism, the show amplifies its critique of institutional corruption while foregrounding personal stakes—particularly the strained relationship between Lee, his daughter Francis, and his newly arrived father.

“The Lowdown” Season 2 Hulu Release Date Revealed

Following the October 14 premiere, viewers can expect a new episode each Wednesday, culminating in the season finale eight weeks later. The continued involvement of the core creative team—Harjo, executive producers Garrett Basch, Ethan Hawke, Ryan Hawke, Duffy Boudreau, and Scott Teems—suggests a consistent tonal and narrative direction for the series.

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