It's time to dive back into the thrilling world of Rian Johnson's latest mystery series, Poker Face. Not to be confused with another installment of the beloved Knives Out franchise, Poker Face is a unique comedy-drama featuring the captivating Natasha Lyonne. Launched in 2022, this straight-to-streaming gem quickly won over fans with its intriguing "mystery of the week" format and a rotating cast of guest stars. The series follows Lyonne's character, Charlie Cale, a casino worker on the run who possesses the extraordinary ability to detect lies, which she uses to unravel various crimes.
After a two-year hiatus, Poker Face is back on Peacock for its much-anticipated second season. According to critic Samantha Nelson, who reviewed the first 10 episodes, "Driven by a magnetic performance from Natasha Lyonne, clever writing, and a laundry list of comedic guest stars, Season 2 of the howcatchem isn’t prestige TV, but it should definitely be on your watch list." Whether you're new to the series or have been eagerly awaiting more, here's everything you need to know about watching Poker Face.
Where to Stream Poker Face
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The first three episodes of Season 2 are now streaming. You can watch them on Peacock, a budget-friendly streaming service with subscriptions starting at just $7.99/month. While Peacock doesn't offer a free trial directly, you can access a 14-day free trial through Instacart+, which includes Peacock in its annual subscription plans.
Season 2 Episode Release Schedule
Poker Face Season 2 comprises 12 episodes. The first three episodes premiered on May 8, with subsequent episodes released weekly on Thursdays. Here's the complete episode release schedule:
- Episode 1: "The Game Is a Foot" - May 8 (now streaming)
- Episode 2: "Last Looks" - May 8 (now streaming)
- Episode 3: "Whack-A-Mole" - May 8 (now streaming)
- Episode 4: "The Taste of Human Blood" - May 15
- Episode 5: "Hometown Hero" - May 22
- Episode 6: "Sloppy Joseph" - May 29
- Episode 7: "One Last Job" - June 5
- Episode 8: TBA - June 12
- Episode 9: TBA - June 19
- Episode 10: TBA - June 26
- Episode 11: TBA - July 3
- Episode 12: "The End of the Road" - July 10
Poker Face Season 2 Guest Stars
Natasha Lyonne, of course, returns as the enigmatic Charlie Cale. Joining her in Season 2 are a stellar lineup of guest stars, including:
- Cynthia Erivo
- Awkwafina
- Katie Holmes
- Simon Helberg
- John Mulaney
- David Alan Grier
- Lauren Tom
- Lili Taylor
- Natasha Leggero
- Richard Kind
- Alia Shawkat
- Rhea Perlman
- Geraldine Viswanathan
- Taylor Schilling
- Adrienne C. Moore
- Ben Marshall
- B.J. Novak
- Carol Kane
- Cliff “Method Man” Smith
- Corey Hawkins
- David Krumholtz
- Davionte “GaTa” Ganter
- Ego Nwodim
- Gaby Hoffmann
- Giancarlo Esposito
- Haley Joel Osment
- Jason Ritter
- John Cho
- Justin Theroux
- Kathrine Narducci
- Kevin Corrigan
- Kumail Nanjiani
- Margo Martindale
- Melanie Lynskey
- Patti Harrison
- Sam Richardson
- Sherry Cola
- Simon Rex
With such a diverse and talented cast, Poker Face Season 2 promises to keep viewers on the edge of their seats, eager to see how each new mystery unfolds.
