In 2023, Poker Face hit Peacock with ten wild episodes of chaotic goodness. The comedy drama series puts Natasha Lyonne’s Charlie Cale, a casino waitress who goes on the run from a mob boss and ends up solving crimes, thanks to her uncanny ability to detect when someone is lying. The series takes on mysteries Columbo-style and it is a ton of fun. Now, Poker Face season two is coming and we finally have a teaser trailer that stars some of our fave nerdy actors.
We see Charlie is still up to her investigative shenanigans despite being on the run to avoid Beatrix Hasp. Poker Face season two’s teaser trailer includes Yellowjackets star Melanie Lynskey, The Boys‘ Giancarlo Esposito, Kumail Nanjiani of MCU fame, and Wicked’s Cynthia Erivo, among many others.
Showrunner Rian Johnson (you may have heard of him) and Lyonne gave this insightful tidbit to all fans, which teases some of the cases this season and confirms that there will be 12 episodes of wild fun:
Charlie Cale is back on the run, and in Season 2 we’ve taken her journey to the next level one murder mystery at a time. From minor league baseball to big box retail, from funeral homes to alligator farms and even a grade school talent show, Charlie navigates her crime solving existential road-trip with deadpan wit, human empathy, and her signature uncanny lie-detecting ability.
To bring Season 2 to life, we pulled visual inspiration from American 70s cinema, all the stuff we love like Robert Altman, Bob Rafelson, Peter Bogdanovich. But the backbone of this show is TV – the kind of TV we grew up watching, episodic case of the week gems like Columbo and The Rockford Files and Quantum Leap. Each episode is a mini movie, existing in its own world with a unique tone and vibe, featuring an eccentric lot of characters played by a truly gonzo parade of guest stars. We still can’t believe we got to work with rockstars like Cynthia Erivo, Katie Holmes, John Mulaney, and Awkwafina (and many many more, the list is kinda dizzying) who all dove into the game with joy and came ready to play.
Twelve killer new episodes are coming your way. Buckle up and see you on the road!
What Is the Release Date for Poker Face Season Two?
Poker Face season two will debut its first three episodes on Peacock on May 8 with weekly Thursday releases afterwards.