"I was sold by the end": The Lowdown premiere sees positive early reactions from fans as Ethan Hawke receives high praise 

The Lowdown premiered today and if early talks from fans are anything to go by, then the show has landed right where it needs to. Fans came in with curiosity, and many left with excitement.

On Reddit, @boybraden summed up the mood perfectly, writing:

"First few minutes had my doubts but I was sold by the end of the episode."

A similar sentiment runs through most of the early responses with intrigue at first but slowly being turned into full-blown approval. And at the center of it all is Ethan Hawke, who's winning hearts with his scrappy and oddly lovable Lee Raybon.

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Fans call The Lowdown premiere bold and worth the hype

The Lowdown didn't waste time throwing the viewers into the offbeat energy of Tulsa through the eyes of Lee Raybon, Hawke's "truthstorian" who stirs up trouble as fast as he uncovers it. The opening had some viewers unsure of what exactly they were getting into, but the payoff hit strong.

On Reddit, @Creative-Package6213 kept it simple, noting:

"This seems to have potential..."

The tint of skepticism and faith feels like the perfect reaction to a pilot that's daring and a little chaotic, but ultimately captivating.

Instagram user @ew_film_photos posted after the premiere screening:

"Saw it last night at the premiere and it was soo good."

The straightforward joy has been heard around fan spaces, with others talking about how the show plays with pulpy crime vibes and some comedy that makes the darker edges easier to handle.

Then there's the Hawke effect. One Redditor, @Beard341, said it best:

"Ethan Hawke? Sign me up."

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Ethan Hawke’s Lee Raybon becomes the breakout hook

For fans, The Lowdown isn't just about its crime setup or its pulpy influences. It's about watching Ethan Hawke playing a role and a character that lets him be funny, reckless, and a little too embarrassing all at once.

His Lee Raybon is part raccoon, part crusader, and he is constantly stumbling from one mess into another while somehow managing to stay afloat and sympathetic which is what makes most people talk.

Reactions highlight how much Hawke leans into Lee's contradictions. He's a local reporter, a bookstore owner, and a man with more ego than cash, but the charm never fully wears off.

Even when he calls himself a "truthstorian" and takes a little too much pride in his small victories, audiences can't help but root for him. That push-and-pull is exactly what gives the premiere its spark.

And it isn't just Lee's chaos that makes The Lowdown work. The setting which is Tulsa with all its rough edges makes the show feel alive, giving Hawke's character the perfect playground to get lost in.

The creative team behind the series knows how to balance absurdity with weighty crime vibe, and fans are already noticing. The show doesn't feel like just another mystery; it feels like something strange, fresh, and worth sticking with.

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The Lowdown's premiere has proven one thing: fans are already hooked, even the ones who started off unsure. With comments by viewers like "I was sold by the end" and enthusiastic praise for Ethan Hawke's offbeat performance, the show is finding its footing fast.

If this first wave of reactions is anything to go by, audiences are ready to see where Lee Raybon's messy crusade leads. The Lowdown might just be the kind of ride people didn't know they were waiting for.

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