It's time for another thrilling Rian Johnson murder mystery, but this time, it's not another installment of the Knives Out series. Instead, we're diving into the world of Poker Face, the comedy-drama featuring the talented Natasha Lyonne. The series, which premiered its first season in 2022, follows a captivating "mystery of the week" format, with each episode introducing new guest stars. The central character, Charlie Cale, played by Lyonne, is an on-the-run casino worker with a unique ability to detect lies, which she uses to unravel various crimes.
Now, more than two years later, Poker Face is back on Peacock for its eagerly awaited second season. Critic Samantha Nelson praised the first 10 episodes, stating, "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 anticipating Season 2, here's everything you need to know to catch up on Poker Face.
Where to Stream Poker Face
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The first three episodes of Season 2 are now streaming. You can watch Poker Face exclusively on Peacock. With its budget-friendly pricing, Peacock subscriptions start at just $7.99 per month. While Peacock itself doesn't offer a free trial, 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 consists of 12 episodes in total. The first three episodes premiered on May 8, with new episodes released weekly every Thursday. 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
It's no surprise that Natasha Lyonne returns as the charismatic Charlie Cale. Joining her in Season 2 are an impressive 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
