Tulsa Turnaround
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Episode 7
| "Tulsa Turnaround" | |
|---|---|
| The Lowdown episode | |
| Episode no. | Season 1 Episode 7 |
| Directed by | Danis Goulet |
| Written by | Walter Mosley |
| Cinematography by | Mark Schwartzbard |
| Editing by | Gina Sansom |
| Original air date | October 28, 2025 |
| Running time | 40 minutes |
| Guest appearances | |
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"Tulsa Turnaround" is the seventh episode of the American crime drama television series The Lowdown. The episode was written by consulting producer Walter Mosley, and directed by Danis Goulet, and aired on FX on October 28, 2025.
The series is set in Tulsa, Oklahoma, and follows self-styled "truthstorian" and bookseller Lee Raybon. As he struggles to form a steady relationship with his ex-wife and daughter, he begins to uncover a conspiracy revolving around a political candidate. In the episode, Lee tries to help Arthur and Chutto with legal help to reclaim the land, but Frank is aware of his plan. Meanwhile, Marty realizes the extent of One Well's intentions.
According to Nielsen Media Research, the episode was seen by an estimated 0.166 million household viewers and gained a 0.03 ratings share among adults aged 18–49. The episode received positive reviews from critics, with Ethan Hawke earning high praise for his performance in the episode.
Mark preaches to his congregation of fellow ex-convicts and white supremacists, promising that they will see a better future for themselves. Meanwhile, Donald takes part in a reenactment of the Land Rush of 1889, but is interrupted by protestors. He is scolded for dressing as Will Rogers, and the event is called out for whitewashing the real event.
After introducing him to a cousin attorney to help Will and Chutto, Cyrus provides Lee with another gun. Racing to his daughter's parent-teacher conference, Lee is humiliated to discover Samantha has reconciled with Johnny, but Francis is hurt that Lee's truth-seeking crusade keeps him from showing up for her. Uncovering One Well's plans for their racially exclusive "Adonai City", Marty rescues Phil, who has been tarred and feathered by the church, and warns Lee.
Betty Jo meets with Frank and provides him information over Arthur's ownership and Dale's will, in exchange for money. Frank visits Arthur at his house, wanting to pay him for the will. Realizing Frank will push him for the location, Arthur retrieves a gun but fights with him. When Lee arrives with Marty, they are shocked to find Arthur dead and Frank fleeing in his car with the will. They chase him in Lee's van and they get near him, but the van breaks down. Angered over the events, Lee leaves a voicemail to Betty Jo to reprimand her for her actions.
Destroying the will, Frank becomes distraught over killing Arthur and flees to One Well. Despite Marty's protests, Lee interrupts Mark's sermon to hold Frank at gunpoint. Attempting a citizen's arrest, Lee declares Frank a murderer and ignites an armed standoff.
Production
Development
In September 2025, FX announced that the seventh episode of the season would be titled "Tulsa Turnaround", and that it would be written by consulting producer Walter Mosley, and directed by Danis Goulet.[1] This marked Mosley's first writing credit, and Goulet's second directing credit.[2]
Writing
Tracy Letts said that Frank's actions are a result of his pressure of dealing with Pastor Mark, "Obviously, when you encounter people who are ideologically scary. They're really capable of anything because of ideological beliefs. And so yeah, it's particularly motivating, I think, for Frank." He also said that Frank killing Arthur depicting him as distraught, "Frank is a guy who might push a button on a guy, but he's not a guy who's going to get his hands dirty, typically in those situations."[3]