FX is ushering in a new comedic thriller set in Tulsa, Oklahoma.

"The Lowdown," directed by Sterlin Harjo, is a crime noir that follows Lee Raybon, played by acclaimed actor Ethan Hawke. Rayborn is a citizen journalist and self-dubbed "truthstorian" who lives in a bookstore.

In an interview on "Good Morning America ," Hawke described his character as a "hot mess," adding that "he is obsessed with trying to tell our collective stories and what is the truth."

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When does 'The Lowdown' premiere?

The first two episodes of "The Lowdown" will premiere on FX at 9 p.m. ET on Tuesday,

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