FX's new TV series, The Lowdown, premiered in September 2025 and centers around Ethan Hawke's main character, Lee Raybon. This man is full of energy and runs a bookstore. However, Lee barely looks after the business and is actually leading a double life.
Co-created by Sterlin Harjo, The Lowdown mixes suspense and dark humor, giving a new spin to the crime genre. As fans await the next installment, Episode 4 will arrive on Tuesday, Oct. 7, 2025, at 9:00 PM EST on FX.
For those who prefer streaming the episode, it will be available on Hulu the next day, Wednesday, Oct. 8, 2025. Those who are located outside of the United States will be able to see it on Disney+.
The Lowdown episode 4: Everything to know

After watching the latest episode, in which Lee is accompanied by his teenage daughter and the two get into trouble, fans must be waiting for the next chapter. As mentioned above, Episode 4 of The Lowdown is titled "Short on Cowboy" and will be released on Tuesday, October 7, 2025, at 9:00 PM EST.
For those who prefer streaming, tune in to Hulu and enjoy the show. As per the official website, "Hulu offers free trials to new and eligible returning subscribers." Through the free trial, you can access most of the TV series on the platform.
The Lowdown can also be streamed on Disney+ for various regions. This platform also requires a subscription plan, so make sure to have one before the episode arrives.
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What happened in The Lowdown episode 3: A quick recap
The Lowdown episode 3 takes viewers on Lee's new adventure, this time, accompanied by his daughter, Frances. Unlike typical fathers who might fear taking their teenage girls in a chaotic world, Lee trusts Frances and her quick thinking.
As the quest begins, Lee and Frances face challenges and dangerous figures. This episode marks the third time Lee has been abducted, thanks to his way of never planning things out and doing everything his way.
His mission is to get the rare Jim Thompson books, belived to have crucial information about a family conspiracy. As he tries to find the books, Lee and Frances learn that an antiquarian named Catalina Estragon has already purchased the books.
So now, the mission is to get those books from Catalina, but it's not going to be simple. He disguises himself as a federal agent, and while looking for those books, Lee learns an illegal operation involving caviar is being carried out.
But before Lee could learn more, a ruthless mob boss, Marlon, captured him. To save himself, Lee comes up with a fake story. His storytelling skills become the key to saving him as Marlon starts trusting him, and the two even make a deal.
As for Frances, she found the box containing the rare books, but Catalina didn't let her take the box, and in a surprising turn, she burned them all. However, Frances is Lee's daughter, and she had already retrieved Dale's letters from the books. This way, she ensured that her father's mission wasn't left incomplete.
What to expect from The Lowdown episode 4?
Episode 4 will take viewers on Lee's another quirky and dangerous journey. After he fooled Marlon and was able to get Dale's letters through his daughter's plan, Lee will continue to dig out more secrets and conspiracies.
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