Critics have seen Poker Face by Ryan Johnson and Natasha Lyonne, and they really liked the latest detective comedy. It looks like those who are interested might want to go all-in on a Peacock Premium subscription, because it doesn’t look like these reviews are bluffing about how good the new show is.
One of the common themes in Poker Face reviews is the mention of its explicit allusions to classic TV detective stories. Many reviewers, such as Daniel D’Addario from Variety, noted that the series unfolds in the same format as the classic detective series “Columbo”. D’Addario noted that while this format removes the element of the Crime News detective series, Poker Face compensates for it in two other key ways:
The crimes that Charlie investigates are not difficult to solve — and, as in the case of “Columbo”, we are ahead of the game by first observing what happened before our detective decides it over the next hour or so. But the stories are creatively constructed and beautifully cast.
The mystery may be spoiled for the viewer even before the series really unfolds, but there are many other highlights in the series. Many reviews pointed to the appearance of a number of memorable guest stars, such as actors Adrian Brody and Tim Meadows.
Linda Holmes from NPR positively assessed Natasha Lyonne’s performance as Charlie, noting that this is not much different from her previous roles. Holmes pointed out the similarities with Lyonne’s other performances in her review, adding that there are some key differences that distinguish her Charlie:
On the one hand, she is an actress who always remains herself — she doesn’t often dissolve into roles so that you say, “Wow, is this Natasha Lyonne?” But at the same time there are shades in her work here that differ, for example, from her highly appreciated role in The Russian Nesting Doll from Netflix. In this part, she is more relaxed and in control, still funny and still completely unique, but also careful and deliberate. Charlie is also much happier, even when she’s in trouble.
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