FX's crime drama series The Lowdown premiered on September 23, 2025. Created by Sterlin Harjo, the series delves into the life of a Tulsa-based truthstorian, Lee Raybon, portrayed by Ethan Hawke. Turns out this character takes inspiration from the real-life historian, journalist, and activist, Lee Roy Chapman.The season finale of The Lowdown, titled The Sensitive Kid ties every loose thread in one gripping hour. It finally answers the mystery of Dale Washburg’s death, exposing just how far people will go for greed and power. Secondly, Lee Raybon finally realizes that sometimes the truth becomes the hardest pill to swallow.The episode begins with a bizarre flashback scene when Dale comes to visit Lee in his bookstore. Dale praises Lee for his brave journalism, and Lee, in turn, tells him why he calls himself a truthstorian. The conversation ends with Dale quoting a line from Jim Thompson's book, and it somehow turns crucial for Lee's investigation. The quote delves into one ultimate truth:"Things are not as they seem."Here's what happened in the finale episode of The LowdownThe Lowdown Episode 8 recap: Lee faces death at One Well ChurchThe episode then shifts to real time with Lee spiraling after Arthur's death. His pursuit of Frank leads him straight into the lion's den, the One Well Church. Lee gets surrounded by armed guards; however, Marty, posing as an FBI agent, storms in to save Lee.The absurdity of the act confuses the church long enough for the two to escape under fire. However, Marty gets shot, and they hide at Lee's bookstore. What follows is a darkly comic sequence involving stolen animal tranquilizers.When a brick smashes through the shop window the next morning, Lee assumes it might be the neo-Nazis, but turns out it's Chutto, Arthur's grandson.The Lowdown Episode 8 recap: Betty Jo and Dale Washberg's death View this post on Instagram Instagram PostStill shaken, Lee visits Chutto to apologize for Arthur’s death and urges him to claim the Washburg land. Chutto refuses, disgusted by the greed that's already destroyed too many lives. The young man's pain pushes Lee toward redemption; he can't stop until the truth comes out.To start, he delivers Dale Washberg's letters to his daughter, Pearl, hoping to ease her confusion and guilt. But the letters also serve another purpose; they reach Betty Jo. The widow, who has been playing innocent all season, suddenly grows nervous. Her late husband's words detail his fears and suspicions before his death, and Betty Jo can't risk exposure.When she agrees to meet Lee, her mask cracks, and she reveals more than she should, confirming Lee's suspicion that Dale's death was no suicide; it was murder disguised as self-harm.The Lowdown Episode 8 recap: The truth about Dale Washberg's death View this post on Instagram Instagram PostDale Washberg's alleged suicide turns out to be a cover-up of a botched plan. Dale had discovered his family's land, Indian Head Hill, was stolen generations ago from the Native Americans. He planned to return it to Arthur and his grandson, an act that would have ruined his brother Donald's profitable sale to Pastor Mark.Betty Jo, caught in an affair with Donald and driven by greed, worked with Frank to intimidate Dale. Things spiraled out of control when the intruders, Allen, Blackie, and Bertha, killed Dale by mistake. Betty Jo staged it as suicide, burying her guilt with her husband.The land deal was fueling One Well Church's sinister ambitions. Pastor Mark intended to build a white supremacist community under the guise of a second-chance program for ex-convicts. The Washberg land was the key to the expansion.Once Lee connects every thread, he confronts Donald Washberg. The politician, blinded by greed and ambition, finally realizes the rot festering beneath the campaign. Donald cancels the deal and honors Dale's final wish, to give the land to the rightful owners. In the end, Chutto rejects the ownership and donates it to the Osage Nation.The Lowdown finale recap: Justice, loss, and Lee's finale choice View this post on Instagram Instagram PostAs for Frank, karma finds its own way. Protected by power, he escapes arrest for Arthur's murder. But Bonnie, the mother of Blackie, the thug who died while covering Frank's tracks, delivers her own form of justice. She shot Frank in broad daylight.Lee's arc reaches its quiet resolution when he decides not to publish his exposé. For once, he chooses empathy over exposure. Instead of turning the Washberg's scandal into another headline, he writes about Dale's life.Donald rebuilt his political path with sincerity. His alliance with Tulsa's Native American community reshapes his campaign and helps him win the election.Also read: The Lowdown cast and character guide: Who plays whom in the upcoming FX drama?Follow SoapCentral for more updates like this on The Lowdown.