*Disclaimer: This article contains spoilers for The Lowdown Season 1 finale. Readers' discretion is advised.*FX's crime thriller series The Lowdown wrapped its freshman season with an intense finale titled "The Sensitive Kind" on November 4. The series is loosely inspired by historian Lee Roy Chapman, whose research reshaped the modern understanding of Tulsa's racial history. Ethan Hawke plays a fictional version named Lee Raybon a self-styled "truthstorian" and bookseller on the hunt for the story of his career.Lee's exhaustive search for the Washburg family history came to a satisfying end in the finale, after he gathered important evidence about Donald's land deal. But our protagonist chose not to write this viral story and instead opted for a more tangible result.In an interview with Variety, creator Sterlin Harjo praises Lee's decision and justifies his shocking choice in The Lowdown finale as:“For me, it was the most beautiful way to end the season. Because it’s not perfect. It’s not all tied in a bow. It’s the more realistic version of how to end the show.”More on this in our story.The Lowdown creator breaks down Lee's journey and his final decision in the finale View this post on Instagram Instagram PostFX's The Lowdown finale might feel anti-climactic and even 'not perfect' to some, but for creator Sterlin Harjo, the final entry was a true representation of his protagonist, Lee Raybon. In chasing the story that could change his career, Lee unknowingly discovered a bitter truth about a huge conspiracy relating to the Washburg family.After an exhausting search spanning eight episodes, Lee finally finds the truth he had been seeking. Thanks to Lee's impressive journalism skills in The Lowdown finale, he managed to gather proof about the church's land deal and how it was used as a cover-up to bribe Donald Washburg. While Donald's late brother Dale tried to leave their land with his Native friend Arthur, they were both killed by Donald's associate Frank.While Lee's Pulitzer-winning story was waiting to be written and published in The Lowdown finale, he eventually decided against it. He traded this juicy and viral story for a simple heartfelt tribute to Dale Washburg and instead used the proof as leverage against Donald to give the land back to the Osage Nation.Lee's sacrificial act might not have revived his career or given him the viral story, but he used his journalism skills to bring a tangible change and honour Dale Washburg the way he deserved. View this post on Instagram Instagram PostBreaking down Lee's sentimental choice, creator Sterlin Harjo discussed his final decision in the finale and how he actually became a truthstorian. Harjo said:''The conflict in the end sort of goes directly against what [Lee]’s been saying this whole time, which is: I’m a truthstorian.''He added:''In the end, a dead man’s wishes that are kind of pure...beats telling the exact truth, which is something that he’s willing to risk his life for, and also bring danger upon those that love him. He’s put everything at risk for the truth. And at the end, it’s like, well, can you put your morals, can you put your ego aside for the truth? That’s what he does in the end, to right this wrong and to fulfill this dead man’s wish. He pivots.''While Lee was initially introduced as an ambitious journalist, looking for a viral story to write, he emerged as a 'good man' in The Lowdown finale, similar to the man he honoured and immortalized through his writing. Lee's decision to risk his reputation and career for a true story was more important. And by doing this, he actually became a truthstorian, maybe not in front of the world, but in his heart.FX has not renewed The Lowdown for a second season yet but Harjo seems positive for the show's future. In the interview, he revealed that he already 'has ideas' for more seasons and will continue Lee's story as long as fans are interested in tuning in.You can stream The Lowdown Season 1 on Hulu.For the latest scoops on your favorite TV shows and movies, follow SoapCentral.