Peacock‘s Emmy-winning comedy collection Poker Face returns on Might 8, with critics already praising the case-of-the-week thriller starring the “magnetic” Natasha Lyonne as “intelligent,” “spectacular,” and “the last word consolation viewing on TV.”
In Season 2, Lyonne’s Charlie Cale — a charismatic drifter with the uncanny skill to detect lies — resumes her journey throughout the nation, evading mobsters in her trusty Plymouth Barracuda whereas fixing mysteries at each cease alongside the best way.
As of Sunday afternoon, Poker Face Season 2 has garnered crucial acclaim with a rating of 79 on Metacritic based mostly on 10 critiques. On Rotten Tomatoes, it is 100% contemporary based mostly on 12 critiques.
“Outdated-school tv is never as contemporary and humorous — and cinematic — as this episodic thriller,” says The Daily Beast’s Nick Schager. Season 2 “hits much more highs than throughout its maiden run, offering an assortment of homicidal tales which can be as idiosyncratic as its heroine, a ‘human lie detector’ whose skill to inform when folks aren’t being trustworthy is its sleuthing hook. Lyonne is the solar round which every little thing in Poker Face revolves, and he or she’s brighter than ever in its sophomore run, sarcastically rambling from one state — and neighborhood, and tradition — to a different with wry take-it-as-it-comes nonchalance and good humor.”
The primary season of Poker Face was a triumph for Peacock, incomes crucial acclaim and recognition from Emmy voters. The collection scored 4 nominations, together with Finest Comedy Actress for Lyonne, in addition to nods for manufacturing design and stunts. Judith Gentle made historical past for the streamer by successful Peacock’s first Emmy for her standout visitor efficiency.
Take a look at the highest critiques for Poker Face Season 2 beneath. The collection returns to Peacock on Might 8 with three episodes, adopted by new weekly installments by means of July 10.
David Opie, Empire Magazine: “If the spectacular highs of Season 2 are something to go by, Poker Face might simply go on for 10 extra seasons and simply get higher every time. (No lies detected.)”
Phil Harrison, Independent (U.K.): “Just like the reveals it most clearly recollects (it’s unattainable to not point out Columbo at this level), it’s deeply contrived. However the contrivances are a giant a part of the enjoyable — typically they subvert conventions, typically they wink gleefully at them.”
Sean Boelman, FandomWire: “Season two provides us one other dozen adventures with Lyonne’s unorthodox investigator, and never a single one is a whiff.”
Liz Shannon Miller, Consequence: “It’s vital to have against the law present that by no means as soon as forgets, in even the silliest of eventualities, that murderers and victims aren’t simply plot gadgets. They’re folks.”
Samantha Nelson, IGN Movies: “Pushed by a magnetic efficiency from Natasha Lyonne, intelligent writing, and a laundry record of comedic visitor stars, season 2 of the howcatchem isn’t status TV, however it ought to undoubtedly be in your watch record.”
Dais Johnston, Inverse: “Whereas Season 1 was a proof of idea, Season 2 stretches the potential of this distinctive present, wrapping up the season-long arc of Season 1 and beginning a brand new period that proves it has the legs to face amongst the giants within the case-of-the-week style.”
Amelia Harvey, Nerdspin: “It’s not attempting to be something however a foolish little detective present that celebrates eccentricity. Binge-watch or decide it up at times, Poker Face is the light-hearted aid with an emotional edge all of us may want.”
Jeremy Mathai, Slashfilm: “Acquainted with out feeling formulaic, breezy however by no means brainless, and as cozy as crime capers get, Poker Face is a sheer pleasure to observe and TV’s final consolation viewing.”
Aidan Kelley, Collider: “Some bumps within the street maintain Poker Face Season 2 from being a bonafide dwelling run like Season 1. That being stated, the constantly nice directing and writing, together with Lyonne’s efficiency and charisma, nonetheless make this present a trip price taking.”
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