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Ethan Hawke has given an extraordinary view of the making of The Lowdown, episode 5, on his social media, which eventually leads to the matching of his great creator with Peter Dinklage. The raw footage of the making of the series is released together with the new episode, thus highlighting the pair-up of the two actors who have already established themselves as the most attractive part of this sensational series.
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The still that the actor posted is a rare opportunity of showing how the two lead actors were getting along backstage, their thoughts being an active, creative collaboration that is not always visible but is always an essential factor in the quality of the final product. This particular episode depicts a significant turning point in the story, revealing deeper characters but continuing to blend the tragic and the humorous elements that characterize the series.
One viewer, obviously very excited and happy, proclaimed it the “best show I’ve seen in a long time” supported by the burning emojis that look like excitement written all over them. The viewer’s view mirrors the general feeling of the audience who are at the beginning of their acquaintance with the series and sharing the same opinion, that is, the show is filling up the gap of some other, similar, currently unavailable productions.
A different user who commented on the series alluded to a well-known writer who made a similar remark about the connection of his characters, hinting that the actor has a rich inheritance, “Oh captains my captains” – addressing Hawke’s role in Dead Poets Society, who has been with him all along. The allusion implies that one of the reasons for Hawke’s chameleon-like ability to change across genres is his broad and diverse filmography which unfolds its different dimensions for the audiences watching him today.
This comment from the self-styled Oklahoman really did begin to reveal the deepest sentiment from the audience when he declared that they could understand the story saying “The heartbreak of rez dogs ending is starting to heal…thank you @ethanhawke @sterlinharjo.” The event through this remark he articulated that The Lowdown series has reached the right region for the audience to share the same reality in terms of area and population.
The theme of the Hawke-Dinklage collaboration was once more the leading topic in the comments, with each of them admiring the actors’ intense connection and their marvelous partnership on the screen. For instance, one viewer even declared “Two of my favorites.” Another, however, simply mentioned: “Dinklage + Hawke is a duo the world needs more of.” So it is evident that the audience wants more and more of these actors as their connection and energy have indeed connected with them.
The amusing aspects of the episode were also pointed out, as one viewer remarked, “I laughed so much during this episode,” and this leads us to say that the dramatic elements of the series have been successfully balanced with the comic ones. Another comment continued further, saying that the physical comedy of the two actors “should win a great big Emmy,” emphasizing how powerful their chemistry is in creating remarkable memorable moments on screen.
These comments coming from the audience are an indication that the show is today doing multiple things right at the same time – giving depth to the characters, local authenticity, comedic timing, and, last but not least, the best performers. The behind-the-scenes footage seems to have further validated what the audience feels in the show itself: that the magic happens both on and off the DSLR.
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The response to this episode reveals that The Lowdown is gaining power as it goes further into its season, meanwhile, the Hawke-Dinklage connection is still drawing the audience’s interest. One of the comments summed it up perfectly: “You two are great together! Loved the camaraderie between you guys! Fun episode for sure!” The natural kinship that is even visible in the production pictures is still the series’ not-so-secret-weapon to snatch the audience and critics’ attention, both of whom, however, are on the benevolent side. The series recently released a new trailer that has generated significant buzz. Additionally, Ethan Hawke continues to captivate audiences with his compelling performances.
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