Easter Egg Hunting: Episode 8 of “The Lowdown”
The final episode of Sterlin Harjo’s series “The Lowdown,” titled “The Sensitive Kind,” wraps up the first season with several well-placed cultural and local references. Be advised that minor spoilers may follow. If you haven’t yet watched it, the full season is available on Hulu.
Hidden References and Connections
- The title “The Sensitive Kind” nods to Tulsan musician J.J. Cale’s 1989 song by the same name. It also recalls the show’s original working title before it became “The Lowdown.”
- The episode was co-written by Liz Blood, previously a contributor to TulsaPeople Magazine. She also wrote for seasons two and three of “Reservation Dogs” and co-created the “Creative Field Guide to Northeastern Oklahoma.”
- Liz Blood is also a co-founder of Okiebug, a Tulsa-based publishing company that promotes outdoor learning and creative exploration.
- In a key moment, after Marty (Keith David) rescues Lee (Ethan Hawke), Lee calls him “Bass Reeves.”
“Bass Reeves” references the historic Black U.S. Marshal and gunfighter who patrolled pre-statehood Oklahoma and later worked for the Muskogee Police Department.
Local Landmark
The episode briefly features Nothing’s Left Brewing Co., located at 1502 E. Sixth St., continuing the show’s celebration of Tulsa’s community and spirit.
Author’s summary: Episode eight of “The Lowdown” cleverly ties Tulsa’s music, law enforcement legends, and creative culture into a resonant season finale filled with local color and meaning.