Poker Face is Peacock’s new quirky crime detective drama that you should be watching if you are a fan of the genre. This creative and fun take on the genre is sure to put a smile on your face. If you have Peacock, Poker Face should be on your watch list.
Charlie starts as a waitress at a Las Vegas Casino with no prospects, but she is content with where her life is. Charlie has the superhuman ability to sense when people are lying to her. Unfortunately, her gift gets her in a lot of trouble. Despite trying to lay low, her caring nature won’t let her leave things alone. Her life changes when her abilities help her uncover the casino’s dark secret. Follow Charlie as she runs for her life and solves more mysteries along the way.
Charlie is an amazing character, and I recommend this series just to experience Natasha Lyonn’e delightful performance. She is quirky, funny, and smart despite her looks. I dare you to hate Charlie after the first episode. I have no doubts that Lyonne has the charisma to make this series work.
What sets this series apart is its structure. Each episode starts by showing you the murder. The audience knows what happened, but the fun comes from watching Charlie put the pieces together. What makes Charlie such a great character is that she isn’t perfect. She fumbles and makes mistakes, but her instincts will eventually get her the answers she needs. It makes for a refreshing take on this classic genre that I have been enjoying thoroughly.
The series only has four episodes out at the moment, with a new episode releasing Thursdays. If you don’t have Peacock, I recommend you wait for the whole series to release so that you can binge it on the trial. So far, this series is worth the trial. The acting is solid, and the mysteries are well done. If you are looking for a fun, quirky crime drama that will make you laugh and keep you on the edge of your seat, go stream Poker Face on Peacock!
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Hmmmm, we have Peacock (so my wife can watch “House”), so I think we’ll need to check this out …
Nice! Let me know what you think. I am obsessed with the series now.
Thanks for the heads up! I’m a fan of the murder mystery of the week genre and didn’t know about this one. Columbo way back also used the “show the murder opening” technique and the rest of the episode was out favourite rumpled detective poking around and pushing the buttons of the murderer until the critical mistake is revealed. I look forward to checking this out!
I started watching Columbo because you mentioned it, gosh that show is so good! Thanks for the rec. It is in the same spirit as that show. so I’m sure you will love this one too.
Good.
Thanks!
My husband and I are watching this series and love it. I spotted right away that the main character is a female Columbo, from her gravelly voice, mannerisms, the way she interviews suspects and evaluates clues, the humor, and the low-key way she solves the crimes. The TV show, “Columbo,” is also available on Peacock.
O started watching Columbo because you and someone else mentioned it was similar. She is a female Columbo and I love it. Now I have something to do while I wait for new episodes. Thanks!
My pleasure!
This one is on my list!
It’s a great one to have on your list. Its so good!
I’ve been interested in checking this out, Jose, so I appreciate the heads-up!
Thanks for reading! I am sure you will like it. It is very well done.