The Lowdown season two starts

The Lowdown kicks off its second season with a thrilling two-episode return to Tulsa.

Lee Raybon's character

Lee Raybon is clever but not smart enough to get out of his own way.

Season one success

The first season was a precisely written, lively and entertaining combination of mystery and character study.

New character Frog

Tommy Lee Jones plays Lee Raybon's father, Frog, who has not seen him in 17 years.

Frog's motivation

Frog visits Lee after learning he won Citizen Journalist of the Year for his article on Dale Washberg.

New character Ginger

Betty Gilpin plays Ginger, a public defender who meets Lee after his award acceptance speech.

Ginger's client

Ginger's client Mekko Dean is incarcerated at Boontill state prison and has a romantic connection with her.

Chili Franks

Chili Franks, a recently fired guard from Boontill, dies after trying to prove he's not a lost cause.

Mekko Dean's mystery

The prison guard McMann follows Ginger and tries to kill Lee after he asks questions about Mekko Dean.

Lee's motivation

Lee wants to re-establish his tough-journalist cred after his award-winning article was called a 'puff piece'.

Key scene

Lee tells Frog, 'This is my life. I like my life. You’re not invited.'

“This is my life. I like my life. You’re not invited.”

Ginger's character

Ginger switches from sly scoff to desperation after being followed by two men.

Season two mystery

The mystery of where Mekko Dean is located drives the season's plot.

Season two conclusion

The season focuses on Lee Raybon's investigation into Mekko Dean's whereabouts.