'The Lowdown' Star Reflects on Francis and Lee's Father-Daughter Relationship
Ryan Kiera Armstrong shares insights into the dynamic between Francis and her father, Lee Raybon, following the finale of The Lowdown. The show's first season concluded with its eighth episode, "The Sensitive Kind," leaving some aspects of their relationship open-ended.
Season Finale Highlights
In the finale, Lee Raybon, played by Ethan Hawke, solves the mystery of Dale Washberg’s death, portrayed by Tim Blake Nelson. However, he also confronts the harsh truth that his career endangers his daughter not only physically but emotionally.
Francis’s Awareness of Danger
Although Francis faced several dangerous situations earlier in the season, Armstrong observes that the character initially underestimated the seriousness of the threats. She explains to TV Insider:
“I don’t think that she realized how big it was.”
Nevertheless, Armstrong believes Francis is notably perceptive for her age and sensed that something was wrong.
Francis’s Emotional Expression
When Lee missed Francis’s parent-teacher conference, she recited a heartfelt poem at an open-mic event. The poem candidly expressed the pain caused by her parents’ separation and her father’s absence. Armstrong recalls her experience delivering the speech:
“I read it, and at first I was really moved, and then the next thought was I have to make it really good.”
She also noted that it was her last day filming, motivating her to perform perfectly:
“It was also my last day on set, so I was like, I can’t regret anything, it has to be perfect.”
Author’s Summary
The finale of The Lowdown explores the complex and emotionally charged bond between Francis and Lee, highlighting the risks of Lee’s profession and Francis’s growing awareness.