Impressed by citizen journalist Lee Roy Chapman, who uncovered surprising tales about Tulsa, Oklahoma, within the early 2010s, actor Ethan Hawke’s new collection on FX, The Lowdown, is off to a fantastic begin. Having aired solely two episodes to this point, the crime comedy-drama has already earned reward from critics throughout Hollywood. The present not solely begins with a bang (actually) but in addition encompasses a lineup of A-list expertise, together with Kyle MacLachlan, Keith David, Jeanne Tripplehorn, and Tim Blake Nelson.
Relating to the story, the trailer itself guarantees that one man’s demise will unfold right into a state-wide conspiracy involving hidden tunnels, stolen artwork, and “some freaky stuff.” What extra might be stated? Hawke is nice with anyone he works with, and the wandering investigative position fits his on-screen presence. The quirky, over-the-top homicide thriller in The Lowdown is paying homage to The Good Guys, a neo-noir motion movie from almost 10 years in the past that additionally revolves round a society-shattering conspiracy.
Ryan Gosling Performs a Determined Personal Eye in ‘The Good Guys’
Whereas Hawke’s Lee Raybon appears to have a brand new character foil from time to time all through the collection, 2016’s The Good Guys went the opposite approach and matched Russell Crowe with Ryan Gosling for all the movie, and it labored out nicely. The film was directed by the identical filmmaker who introduced us the primary two Deadly Weapons, in addition to Arnold Schwarzenegger’s The Final Motion Hero, so that you knew you have been in for one thing distinctive. Hawke’s rogue investigator was one other trait shared by The Good Guys, imagine it or not.
Though it’s clearly seen that Raybon deliberately seems to be for conspiracies that have an effect on the general public in Tulsa, Gosling’s character — Holland March — unknowingly turned out to be the identical sort of character. He’s a half-cocked personal eye that finally ends up entering into one thing a lot greater than he bargained for. The Good Guys is ready within the ’70s, although, and the plot is a little more retro than you think about. The story options themes which can be centered round air pollution and turns antiquated movie reels into extremely sought-after objects.
‘The Lowdown’ Has an Incoming Buddy Cop Dynamic
Ultimately, March groups up with the belligerent Jackson Healy (Crowe) in the course of the investigation. Though The Good Guys wasn’t acquired all that nicely on the field workplace, the buddy cop dynamic is what helps make this film memorable all these years later. Whether or not Jackson and Holland are clashing with one another or pursuing the lacking lady within the grownup leisure world, Misty Mountains, their unconventional chemistry mirrors that of Hawke and David within the first two episodes. You recognize that they’re going to should work collectively sooner or later, and the identical sort of offbeat interactions will undoubtedly happen as seen in director Shane Black’s film.
At first look, you’re unsure if it’ll work, however the consequence has you asking why Hollywood didn’t use Ethan Hawke in additional buddy cop films. His skill to learn the room and decide the place he must go (acting-wise) to raise the opposite actors, in addition to the general scene, is a uncommon expertise today. The on-screen chemistry between him and Keith David provides a contemporary dimension to the buddy cop dynamic — each are skilled actors — and this back-and-forth from two older views refreshes all the style. To see an older and youthful foil, The Good Guys is the latest story you need to see.
This Scene From ‘The Good Guys’ Says It All
One scene in The Good Guys completely showcases each the retro ’70s environment and the dynamic interaction between Gosling and Crowe. Held at gunpoint by Tally (the assistant of the mom whose daughter is presumably lifeless), who’s donning a Charlie’s Angels-inspired outfit, Holland begins quickly going by means of the the explanation why she’s not a killer in her coronary heart of hearts. Being the extra skilled one, Jackson tries to rapidly persuade him that she is earlier than they each get killed.
There’s a slight distraction on the opposite aspect of the door, and Holland takes benefit of the chance by getting down on the ground and feeling round Jackson’s leg for the ankle gun referenced earlier within the film. The 2 male leads are improbable on this sequence, rapidly riffing off one another’s perspective and realizing learn how to convey the laughs whereas maintaining the severity of the scene intact. This alone makes The Good Guys the final word companion piece to The Lowdown — the 2 male leads making an attempt to make it by means of the hardest of conditions whereas additionally struggling to deal with one another.
Whereas The Good Guys might be streamed on numerous platforms, akin to Prime Video, YouTube, and Google Play, The Lowdown is at the moment releasing new episodes on Hulu each week.
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September 23, 2025
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