Poker Face (Natasha Lyonne / Rian Johnson series)

[Tiger Suit]

In this Columbo-esque, case-of-the-week mystery/comedy/drama series, queen of everything, Natasha Lyonne plays Charlie Cale, a sharp casino worker with a gift for spotting when someone is lying. After going on the run, every stop provides a new cast of characters and crimes that she just can't help but solve.

The first four episodes are out, with six more to come this season. Anybody watching??

 

[KamikazeHeart]

Does anyone know if any distributor has picked this up for regions where Peacock isn't available? I'm dying to watch it but I haven't heard anything.

 

[Aidan]

The first episode was great. Really looking forward to watching more of it

 

[IndyRS]

It's really friggin good! I loved Episode 3 and 4 most. But all are good
Natasha is so likable

 

[Uno]

Watched the first three episodes; I really loved the first two.

The third one frustrated me a bit with how she gathered her clues but I still found it highly enjoyable.

Spoiler

Re: Episode 3 - There’s no way she would be able to still smell floss or the empty beer bottle after the entire trailer had been filled with smoke from the fire - I just wish there was a better planned out story there.

 

[Your Pretty Brains]

Oh this is right up my street. Will be checking this out soon!

 

[Your Pretty Brains]

"I've been rich. Easier than being broke, harder than doing just fine." I'm sold. Benjamin Bratt got hot.

OK. WHAT. !!!
I was expecting that entire plot arc to last the entire season!!!! That was an incredible pilot.

 

[JakobVision22]

Absolutely loving this show.

 

[Beginner]

How are they just tossing one of the best shows of the last year on fucking Peacock.

 

[Uno]

Peacock's lowkey the best streaming service at the moment.

 

[Cake]

Kinda hate how she just keeps stumbling upon a new murder to solve on every trip, ala Murder She Wrote. It’s such a hackey, old-fashioned tired take on serialized television.

The show wants to be smart, but that plot device is anything but.

It’s entertaining enough tho, and Natasha is a gem as always. It was nice to see Dascha and Chloe in a good show again as well.

 

[Red Coat]

I am obsessed with this.

 

[Cake]

I’m going to need an entire prequel series on Joyce and Irene, stat! And while we’re at it, they also should go ahead and crossover to The White Lotus.

 

[Joe.]

The first episode was incredible. I hope the rest keep up this level of greatness, I'll continue tonight.

 

[jordxn]

Has this found a place to air in the UK yet? I’m too old to pirate stuff.

 

[4Roses]

If Ellen Barkin doesn't snatch an Emmy nom for episode 6, ma'am left no crumbs.

 

[LetsGetToIt]

I’m unique in that the first episode didn’t sell me at all. It wasn’t until I was bored weeks late and watched episode two that I became hooked. I feel like each episode is as good as or better than the last. This show is such a blast!

 

[Uno]

The finale was fun; Clea DuVall was a highlight. I hope there is a possibility for them to explore their relationship some more. I'm glad it's getting a Season 2 - not enough people are watching this!

 

[lushLuck]

I'd forgotten to post in here, but this is easily the first great series of 2023. I think it hit every note perfectly, and I loved the 'case of the week' storytelling, with a fantastic new ensemble introduced each episode.

 

[Your Pretty Brains]

I have been too poor to buy Peacock but I think about the free-with-ads pilot every day. I'm gonna watch the shit out of this finally after I get paid.