‘Best murder mystery show ever' finally back for season 2
A critically acclaimed murder mystery series led by a beloved star is finally back this week on Sky Go and NOW
Crime drama fans are ecstatic as one of the best new murder mystery shows of the past decade has finally returned for its second season.
Created by Knives Out director Rian Johnson and originally airing in 2023, the first season scored a rare 100 percent on Rotten Tomatoes thanks to its captivating cases and unique premise.
After waiting nearly two years for TV's favourite new investigator to return to sniff out more murderers, Poker Face is finally back.
The first three episodes are now streaming on Peacock in the United States and, in the UK, viewers can tune in on Sky Go or NOW to get their whodunnit fix.
Styled more like a Columbo-inspired 'howcatchem', each episode begins with the crime itself, usually committed by an A-list Hollywood guest star.
However, no-one gets away with murder for long, as fugitive human lie detector Charlie Cale (played by Natasha Lyonne) has a knack for finding herself in the right place at just the right time to catch a killer, even when she's running from powerful criminals.
Critics are already raving about the second season of Poker Face, which is shaping up to match or even surpass the first season with a gripping premiere starring Wicked actress Cynthia Erivo.
TV Guide claimed the series is 'still one of the best murder mystery shows on TV' with its stellar second outing.
Their review continued: 'Poker Face just isn't as clever as the high points of its iconic predecessor, but if you enjoyed season one, you'll know what to expect — and you'll undoubtedly enjoy what you get this season.
'The show's chief priority is to have fun, a quality that comes through in the personality of its lead character, the scenery-chewing performances of its guest cast, and the ambitious ridiculousness of its writing.
'When it comes to case-of-the-week storytelling, this team is at the top of their game, offering something more enriching than typical crime procedurals, with no shortage of imagination and heart.'
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Empire gave season two four stars and highlighted Lyonne's magnetic central performance, writing: 'Cale is ultimately a deadpan masterpiece that only Lyonne could have come up with: a curious, empathic and extremely laid-back creation who continues to ground each outlandish case with a likeable throughline.'
They added: 'If the impressive highs of season two are anything to go by, Poker Face could easily go on for ten more seasons and just get better each time. (No lies detected.)'
And DiscussingFilm gave the season a full five stars, claiming: 'Poker Face season two doesn't just match the first season, it confidently surpasses it.
'The Peacock series firmly solidifies its own unique rhythm, tone, and even a richer sense of purpose in these next 12 episodes. With Tony Tost now serving as showrunner (Americana, Longmire), Poker Face is both funnier and stranger than before.
'It's more confident in breaking its own rules, something that Rian Johnson-affiliated projects have become widely known for. Most importantly, though, Poker Face Season 2 remembers that its greatest strength is Charlie Cale herself, who is brought to life with effortless swagger and gravel-voiced charm by Natasha Lyonne.'
Make sure you don't miss out on more charming capers with Charlie with new episodes of Poker Face airing every Thursday.
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