Courtesy of Peacock Murderers, beware: Charlie Cale is back on the case — and she doesn’t take any bulls–t.
Peacock ‘s murder mystery Poker Face is returning for a second season, with Natasha Lyonne starring as the lie-detecting private eye. And since we’re tired of waiting for new episodes to get here already, we’re putting on our detective caps and sniffing out any and all details about the new season, from casting to the release date to a big shift behind the scenes.
So join us as we hit the road to share everything we know so far about Season 2 of Poker Face . Plus, we’ll be updating this list as more news comes out. Wait, what is Poker Face about again?
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It’s been a while — Season 1 wrapped up in March 2023 — so let’s refresh your memory: Lyonne plays Charlie Cale, a former casino cocktail waitress who travels the country solving murders using her uncanny ability to tell if someone is lying. The show follows a case-of-the-week format, in the tradition of classic detective shows like Columbo and The Rockford Files , with Charlie taking on a new murder each week. Season 1 welcomed a bevy of guest stars like Adrien Brody, Chloe Sevigny, Nick Nolte, Judith Light, Joseph Gordon-Levitt, Ellen Barkin and more. It also earned four Emmy nominations, including one for Lyonne for best lead actress in a comedy series. (Lyonne serves as a co-creator as well alongside Knives Out director Rian Johnson .) Where did Season 1 of Poker Face leave off?
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In the season finale, Charlie was forced to sit down with vengeful casino owner Sterling Frost Senior (played by Ron Perlman). Sterling was later shot dead, and Charlie was framed for the murder, sending her into hiding, where she reconnected with her estranged sister Emily (played by Clea DuVall). Charlie figured out that Sterling’s henchman Cliff (played by Benjamin Bratt) was the culprit and got him arrested for her pal Natalie’s murder. But in the end, she had to go on the run […]
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