Every so often, a young actor steps into the spotlight and leaves audiences wondering, Where has she been hiding? Meet Ryan Kiera Armstrong, the 15-year-old dynamo stealing scenes (and hearts) in FX’s gripping new drama The Lowdown.

While the series headlines Ethan Hawke as Lee Raybon, a Tulsa-based “truthstorian” obsessed with exposing corruption, it’s Armstrong’s performance as his whip-smart daughter, Francis, that has everyone buzzing. In this atmospheric Oklahoma noir created by Reservation Dogs ’ Sterlin Harjo, The Lowdown follows the murky intersection of truth, danger, and loyalty with a healthy dose of humor, and Francis is right in the middle of it.

When I caught up with Armstrong for Idaho Today , she was as grounded and genuine as they come, a refreshing mix of Holl

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