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Yahoo
3 days ago
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‘Poker Face' Season 2 Guest Stars: From Katie Holmes To Simon Hellberg
Poker Face Season 2 has launched on Peacock, and the show returns with a new riveting roulette of guest stars, as it had in Season 1. A look at the titles of each episode will hint at the themes found within as well as clues for Natasha Lyonne's Charlie Cale, who has an uncanny B.S. detector and a nose for sleuthing out the truth. Lyonne's main character is a staple between seasons, as she sometimes randomly and other times through personal ties gets pulled into these murder mysteries. More from Deadline 'Bridget Jones: Mad About The Boy' Emmy Submissions: Renée Zellweger Eyes Historic Double 'Laid' Canceled At Peacock After One Season Beaten Up By Trio Of Teenagers, John Mulaney Finds Solace In Bone Thugs-N-Harmony On 'Everybody's Live' Season Finale RELATED: Find the Poker Face Season 2 guest stars that accompany Lyonne in the newest 12 episodes, three of which premiered May 8, below: Best of Deadline Sean 'Diddy' Combs Sex-Trafficking Trial Updates: Cassie Ventura's Testimony, $10M Hotel Settlement, Drugs, Violence, & The Feds 2025-26 Awards Season Calendar: Dates For Tonys, Emmys, Oscars & More Everything We Know About Netflix's 'The Thursday Murder Club' So Far
Time of India
05-05-2025
- Entertainment
- Time of India
Poker Face Season 2 OTT Release Date: When and where to watch Natasha Lyonne and Benjamin Bratt's crime series
Poker Face Season 2 OTT Release Date: Get ready to buckle up, mystery lovers, the queen of lie detection is back! After a thrilling first season that left audiences hooked, Poker Face Season 2 is all set to return, and this time, the stakes are even higher. Starting May 9, you can catch all the action exclusively on JioHotstar. Charlie Cale returns, and trouble follows her Natasha Lyonne is back as the sharp-tongued, sharp-eyed Charlie Cale, a human lie detector with a knack for stumbling into murder mysteries. She's still on the run, still driving her beat-up Plymouth Barracuda, and still solving one crazy case after another, but this time, the danger is closing in. Whether it's a shady motel, a suspicious baseball team, or an alligator farm with secrets, every stop on her road trip is packed with suspense, laughs, and jaw-dropping twists. If Season 1 was a warm-up, Season 2 is the full-throttle ride. Meet the team behind Poker Face Season 2 This season's guest list reads like a Hollywood red carpet. Get ready to see Cynthia Erivo, John Mulaney, Giancarlo Esposito, Katie Holmes, Awkwafina, Simon Helberg, Kumail Nanjiani, and more surprise faces you won't see coming. Created by Knives Out director Rian Johnson, Poker Face mixes classic whodunit charm with modern flair. This season, Tony Tost (of Damnation fame) steps in as showrunner. A quick look back at Poker Face Season 1 For those who missed it, Season 1 followed Charlie Cale as she fled from a casino empire with a dark secret, solving bizarre murders across small-town America. Her uncanny ability to spot lies made her a target, but also the perfect amateur sleuth. By the finale, she was offered a job by a mysterious crime syndicate… but at what cost? Murder doesn't stand a chance when Charlie Cale is on the road. Get your popcorn, charge your devices, and cancel all plans because Poker Face Season 2 is ready to blow your mind, one lie at a time. Streaming May 9 only on JioHotstar!
Yahoo
04-05-2025
- Entertainment
- Yahoo
‘No lies detected': Critics praise ‘Poker Face' Season 2 as ‘fresh, funny,' and driven by the ‘magnetic' Natasha Lyonne
Peacock's Emmy-winning comedy series Poker Face returns on May 8, with critics already praising the case-of-the-week mystery starring the "magnetic" Natasha Lyonne as "clever," "impressive," and "the ultimate comfort viewing on TV." In Season 2, Lyonne's Charlie Cale — a charismatic drifter with the uncanny ability to detect lies — resumes her journey across the country, evading mobsters in her trusty Plymouth Barracuda while solving mysteries at every stop along the way. More from GoldDerby Adam Scott reveals the 'Severance' Season 2 scene that left him 'freaked out' 'Saturday Night Live': Quinta Brunson duets with Sabrina Carpenter, and more best moments Judd Apatow to curate new comedy film exhibition at Academy Museum: 'The cat's out of the bag!' As of Sunday afternoon, Poker Face Season 2 has garnered critical acclaim with a score of 79 on Metacritic based on 10 reviews. On Rotten Tomatoes, it's 100 percent fresh based on 12 reviews. "Old-school television is rarely as fresh and funny — and cinematic — as this episodic thriller," says The Daily Beast's Nick Schager. Season 2 "hits even more highs than during its maiden run, providing an assortment of homicidal stories that are as idiosyncratic as its heroine, a 'human lie detector' whose ability to tell when people aren't being honest is its sleuthing hook. Lyonne is the sun around which everything in Poker Face revolves, and she's brighter than ever in its sophomore run, sarcastically rambling from one state — and community, and culture — to another with wry take-it-as-it-comes nonchalance and good humor." The first season of Poker Face was a triumph for Peacock, earning critical acclaim and recognition from Emmy voters. The series scored four nominations, including Best Comedy Actress for Lyonne, as well as nods for production design and stunts. Judith Light made history for the streamer by winning Peacock's first Emmy for her standout guest performance. Check out the top reviews for Poker Face Season 2 below. The series returns to Peacock on May 8 with three episodes, followed by new weekly installments through July 10. SEE Natasha Lyonne and director Rian Johnson explain 'magic trick' behind Cynthia Erivo playing quintuplets in 'Poker Face' Season 2 premiere David Opie, : "If the impressive highs of Season 2 are anything to go by, Poker Face could easily go on for 10 more seasons and just get better each time. (No lies detected.)" "Like the shows it most obviously recalls (it's impossible not to mention Columbo at this point), it's deeply contrived. But the contrivances are a big part of the fun -- sometimes they subvert conventions, sometimes they wink gleefully at them." "Season two gives us another dozen adventures with Lyonne's unorthodox investigator, and not a single one is a whiff." "It's important to have a crime show that never once forgets, in even the silliest of scenarios, that murderers and victims aren't just plot devices. They're people." "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." "While Season 1 was a proof of concept, Season 2 stretches the potential of this unique show, wrapping up the season-long arc of Season 1 and starting a new era that proves it has the legs to stand amongst the giants in the case-of-the-week genre." "It's not trying to be anything but a silly little detective show that celebrates eccentricity. Binge-watch or pick it up now and then, Poker Face is the light-hearted relief with an emotional edge we all might need." "Familiar without feeling formulaic, breezy but never brainless, and as cozy as crime capers get, Poker Face is a sheer joy to watch and TV's ultimate comfort viewing." "Some bumps in the road keep Poker Face Season 2 from being a bonafide home run like Season 1. That being said, the consistently great directing and writing, along with Lyonne's performance and charisma, still make this show a ride worth taking." SIGN UP for Gold Derby's free newsletter with latest predictions Best of GoldDerby Is 'SNL' new tonight? Host, musical guest details 'The Pitt' star Shawn Hatosy loves 'ER cowboy' Dr. Abbot as much as you do Everything to know about Ryan Coogler's 'The X-Files' reboot: Gillian Anderson finally weighs in Click here to read the full article.
Yahoo
03-05-2025
- Entertainment
- Yahoo
Peacock Schedule May 5-11, 2025: New TV Shows & Movies Being Added
Peacock's new TV and movie releases for May 5–11, 2025, include Poker Face Season 2 and Love Hurts. May 8 sees the release of Poker Face Season 2's first three episodes on Peacock. The second installment premieres two years after the first one ended. Created by Rian Johnson, Poker Face follows Charlie Cale (Natasha Lyonne), who possesses the unique, albeit extraordinary, ability to discern when someone is lying to her. Moreover, this new season will feature guest appearances from multiple prominent actors like Awkwafina, Alia Shawkat, John Mulaney, Katie Holmes, Margo Martindale, and Melanie Lynskey. Next, Love Hurts premieres on Peacock on May 9. Starring Academy Award winner Ke Huy Quan, the story follows Marvin Gable, a former criminal turned realtor, who gets dragged back into his old life when his former crime partner shows up with a mysterious yet troubling message. Gable ends up facing more trouble when his criminal brother enters the picture. Also releasing this week are the Night Court Season 3 finale and Mrs. Harris Goes to Paris. Night Court is a legal comedy following Abby Stone (Melissa Rauch), an optimistic judge who presides over Manhattan's arraignment court during the night. Meanwhile, Mrs. Harris Goes to Paris, set in 1950s London, follows a cleaning lady who becomes obsessively enamored with a haute couture dress created by Christian Dior. Below are all the new TV shows and movies being added to Peacock from May 5-11, 2025. The Weeknight, Season 1 – Premiere (MSNBC) Night Court, Season 3 – Finale (NBC) Law & Order Organized Crime, Season 5 – New Episode, 60 min (Peacock Original) Poker Face, Season 2 – Premiere, 3 Episodes, 60 min (Peacock Original) Love Hurts – Premiere (Peacock Exclusive) Top Chef: Last Chance Kitchen, Season 22 – Finale (Bravo Digital) Mrs. Harris Goes to Paris For more Peacock content, check out the streaming release date for DreamWorks' Dog Man. Also, Ed Helms has addressed the possibility of Andy Bernard's appearance in The Office spin-off, The Paper. The post Peacock Schedule May 5-11, 2025: New TV Shows & Movies Being Added appeared first on - Movie Trailers, TV & Streaming News, and More.
Newsweek
02-05-2025
- Entertainment
- Newsweek
Poker Face Season 2 Episode 1 Release Date, Schedule, Where To Watch
Based on facts, either observed and verified firsthand by the reporter, or reported and verified from knowledgeable sources. Newsweek AI is in beta. Translations may contain inaccuracies—please refer to the original content. Entertainment gossip and news from Newsweek's network of contributors Poker Face Season 2 Episode 1 premiers this month, and you won't want to miss it. Read on below to find out when and where you can watch the celebrated comedy-crime show. In Poker Face Season 2, Natasha Lyonne returns as a detective with two special talents: being able to tell when somebody is lying, and always seeming to attract murder wherever she goes. Written by Knives Out scribe Rian Johnson, the first season of Poker Face consisted of 10 episodes and debuted on January 26, 2023. In February 2023, the series was renewed for a second season, with Nora Zuckerman and Lilla Zuckerman named as co-showrunners. Here's when you can watch Poker Face Season 2 Episode 1. Natasha Lyonne stars in Poker Face Season 2 Natasha Lyonne stars in Poker Face Season 2 Courtesy Peacock Poker Face Season 2 Episode 1 Release Date The first three episodes of Poker Face debut on May 8. The series kicks off with a rare triple whammy, and then drops one episode a week up until July 12. Where to Watch Poker Face Season 2 Episode 1 Poker Face Season 2 is a Peacock exclusive. You can watch the first three episodes of the show starting on May 8 on Peacock, followed by the result of the nine episodes. How Many Episodes are in Poker Face Season 2? Poker Face Season 2 consists of 12 episodes - that's two more than the first season. This number is confirmed in a statement by Lyonne and Johnson that teases "twelve killer episodes." Poker Face Season 2 Release Schedule Here's the full list of Poker Face Season 2 episodes and when they air on Peacock. Episode 1, 2, 3 - May 8 Episode 4 - May 15 Episode 5 - May 22 Episode 6 - May 29 Episode 7 - June 5 Episode 8 - June 12 Episode 9 - June 19 Episode 10 - June 26 Episode 11 - July 3 Episode 12 - July 10 Who is in Poker Face Season 2? Natasha Lyonne of course reprises her role as gifted lie-sniffer Charlie Cale, but her cast expands with 30 guest stars. Arguably the biggest is Wicked's Cynthia Erivo. She features alongside John Mulaney, B.J. Novak, Kumail Nanjiani and more. Scroll down for the full list. Simon Rex Awkwafina Method Man Corey Hawkins Cynthia Erivo Melanie Lynskey Justin Theroux Gaby Hoffmann Giancarlo Esposito David Krumholtz Kevin Corrigan Katie Holmes Sherry Cola John Mulaney Kumail Nanjiani Sam Richardson John Cho Kathrine Narducci Patti Harrison Pej Vahdat Adrienne C. Moore Laith Wallschleger Ego Nwodim Anthony DeSando Ben Marshall Nina Gosiengfiao Kevin Makely Eric Satterberg What is Poker Face? Poker Face is a Columbo-style detective series. The hook, however, is that it's in reverse. Johnson describes it as a "howcatchem," as opposed to the popular "whodunit" format of Columbo and other detective series. What is Poker Face Season 2 About? In Poker Face Season 2, Lyonne's Charlie Cale is back to try and crack crime cases armed with an almost supernatural lie-detecting ability. It is, according to Lyonne and Johnson, an "existential road trip." The pair's full co-statement describes what viewers are in for: "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." Poker Face Season 2 Trailer You can find the Poker Face Season 2 trailer below, offering an advanced look at Lyonne alongside Awkwafina, Carol Kane, Cynthia Erivo and more.
