Poker Face (Amazon Prine/AppleTV)

[Santa C]

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A female modern day Colombo type mystery, murder, comedy drama

Charlie Cale, a casino employee, has an exceptional ability to detect lies. She drives around the country and begins to solve cases of random individuals she meets on the road.

Natasha Lyonne

I've watched the first episode - ten in the series

I enjoyed it






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[ChrisB]

Such an enjoyable series. Although the stories vary in quality, Natasha Lyonne effortlessly carries the episode.

[Santa C]

Have you watched them all Chris?

I'm on the fourth

I am enjoying them - very quirky and a nice format

Natasha Lyonne is excellent

Apparently she has cited Peter Falk as being a professional inspiration



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[ChrisB]

Saw them all a while back on one of the Sky channels. Binge watched over a week. Lots of guest stars, clever stories and very enjoyable

[Santa C]

‘labia’ the first time I have ever heard the word in TV/cinema drama/film

It’s a bit lippy if you ask me




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[Santa C]

Not everyone’s cup of Darjeeling but:

All episodes of Rian Johnson’s Poker Face starring Natasha Lyonne available from Friday 26 May exclusively on Sky Max and NOW





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[pcqgod]

I posted a review on this on the "Now Playing" thread, I think. Fun series. Hope there will be a second season.

[Santa C]

Hope there will be a second season.

Wiki

In February 2023, the series was renewed for a second season.
Lyonne was nominated for Outstanding Lead Actress in a Comedy Series at the 75th Primetime Emmy Awards




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