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Get Ready to Go ‘All-In’ with Poker Face Season 2: Release Date Revealed

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After an impressive debut season, Poker Face will likely return for more episodes. Starring Natasha Lyonne as Charlie Cale, an expert lie detector who investigates violent liars with an episodic case-of-the-week format; Poker Face offers viewers a thrilling Columbo-esque throwback experience.

Rian Johnson is best known as the creator of Knives Out and Glass Onion, both highly captivating thrillers starring Natasha Lyonne. They may come together again soon for another exciting thriller.

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TitlePoker Face
Main CharacterNatasha Lyonne as Charlie Cale
Season 1 Premiere DateJanuary 26, 2023
Season 2 RenewalYes, Peacock has renewed Poker Face for another season.
GenreThriller, Crime Drama
CreatorRian Johnson
PlotCharlie Cale, a casino host with the ability to detect lies, solves murder mysteries.
Episode FormatEpisodic case-of-the-week format with potential overarching storylines.
Critical AcclaimSeason 1 received a 98% rating on Rotten Tomatoes.
Production StatusSeason 2 production details have not been announced, possibly due to the Writers Guild strike.
CastNatasha Lyonne, Rhea Perlman, and a star-studded guest cast including Adrien Brody and more.

Cast

After an exciting first season, Charlie Cale is set to make her return. Starring Natasha Lyonne as a casino worker fleeing her vengeful boss and on the run from their vengeful employer, this series premiered January 26 and quickly earned critical acclaim, earning an astounding 99% rating on Rotten Tomatoes – no doubt one reason Peacock quickly renewed it for season two!

Rian Johnson (The Knives Out and Glass Onion), co-showrunners Lilla Zuckerman and Nora Smith will return as directors of Poker Face’s second season alongside co-showrunners Lilla Lyonne (Louie), Lilla Zuckerman and Nora Smith (Couple Face). This throwback case-of-the-week format pays homage to Johnson and Lyonne’s childhood viewing habits of classic detective shows; yet no release date or number of episodes have been set as of yet; every week will bring new murderers/victims!

Poker Face’s first season featured many impressive guest stars, such as Adrien Brody, Angel Desai, Benjamin Bratt, Cherry Jones, Chelsea Frei, Chloe Sevigny, Daryl Hannah Dascha Polanco Ellen Barkin Joseph Gordon-Levitt Jaime Pressly Leslie Silva Jameela Jamil Luis Guzman Nicholas Cirillo Rhea Perlman S Epatha Merkerson among others. Starring Lyonne and Benjamin Bratt’s chemistry was fascinating watching their on-screen adventures together; both actors are likely to return for another round in Peacock original.

Release Date

Peacock Network has renewed Poker Face for another season after its strong premiere, featuring Natasha Lyonne as a casino host who can read people’s lie detector. Critics and audiences alike were impressed with this groundbreaking show; Rotten Tomatoes gave it a 99% rating. Boasting 10 episodes spread out across an intriguing crime drama format this time around is sure to keep viewers hooked for another round.

The initial season of this series saw Charlie Cale on the run from her mob boss, with Cliff LeGrand hot on her trail. As she traveled from town to town in her Plymouth Barracuda, Charlie encountered murder investigations at each stop that she solved using her experience and moral compass.

As the season finale brings her life full circle, Charlie stands at a crossroads. She can either embrace a fresh start with Beatrix Hasp (Rhea Pearlman) or continue down her nomadic path.

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No definitive details have been announced about what the second season will entail yet; however, Lyonne appears to be well-equipped as producer and showrunner. Johnson and co-creator Lilla Zuckerman have all voiced support for the Writers Guild of America strike; therefore it may take some time for production on new episodes to start up again.

Plot

After its hugely successful inaugural season, Poker Face is returning for another round. Created by Rian Johnson and starring Natasha Lyonne as Charlie Cale, this Peacock original series earned critical acclaim with a 98% rating on Rotten Tomatoes and is sure to deliver more thrills this time around.

The show follows Charlie, a casino host with the extraordinary power to recognize when someone is lying. As she travels between different locales and becomes embroiled in murder mysteries, her moral compass and supernatural gift must help guide her survival. Its case-of-the-week format allows for quick story changes each week while more overarching plotlines may also emerge over time.

Notably, both Lilla Zuckerman and Jon Finkelstein are vocal supporters of the Writers Guild of America strike and may wait until it has concluded to produce season two.

Johnson and Lyonne may utilize their Hollywood connections to bring in additional guest stars this time around, possibly including some celebrities who appeared in season one or actors who played roles that crossed Charlie’s path during her adventures.

Ratings

Poker Face, produced by MRC Television and T-Street, stars Natasha Lyonne as Charlie Cale, searching out criminals who need his services in her 1970 Plymouth Barracuda. Peacock is delighted that Poker Face will return for a second season. It stars Natasha Lyonne as Charlie Cale, with Beatrix Hasp (Rhea Perlman) hot on Charlie’s heels across America – something which made for an exciting climactic cliffhanger during season 1.

A powerful cast of guest stars also join the show: Adrien Brody, Brandon Michael Hall, Cher, Charles Melton and Ellen Barkin are just a few. Also appearing are Colton Ryan, Dascha Polanco Jasmine Aiyana Garvin Judith Light Joseph Gordon-Levitt Leslie Silva Jack Alcott Jameela Jamil and Luis Guzman are among them.

Conclusion

Rian Johnson recently gave an exclusive video interview to The Hollywood Reporter where he revealed the star-studded cast was essential to the success of his series, howcatchem. Johnson credits its “howcatchem” format, which recalls detective shows from their childhoods such as ’80s and ’90s detective shows watched together by Johnson and Lyonne as being responsible for pulling in such an elite lineup of talent. Lyonne credits Johnson as well as showrunners Nora Zuckerman and Lilla Zuckerman with receiving critical acclaim while Glass Onion director Lyonne says he looks forward to working together on Season 2. In February 2023 it was renewed, even before its first season had finished airing!

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