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Spoiler-Free Review of “Poker Face” Season Two on Peacock: Natasha Lyonne is Back to Solve some more Quirky Mysteries

*This is a spoiler-free review for season two so feel free to read on!*

“You CANNOT lie to me…”

Poker Face season two released on May 8th 2025 on Peacock with the first three episodes available to stream now. There will be twelve episodes in total that will air weekly. The whodunnit mystery series stars Natasha Lyonne. Each episode runs for approximately 50-60 minutes.

Each week, Charlie ends up in the middle of a new murder mystery, as she uses her gift of reading people to help solve the case.

Here is the trailer:

Poker Face was such a fun surprise when it premiered over two years ago, giving us a carefree vignette case of the week style that actually worked. Is season two worthy of your next watch? Let’s find out…

The Pros:

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Natasha Lyonne brings on the charm once again!

She was terrific in season one and she’s been brilliant so far in season two. Her dry humor works very well with this character. Nothing ever feels too serious here, complimenting the case of the week style. In a lot of ways, this series would make a fun pairing with High Potential. I’d love to see those two team up on a major case! Crossover idea?

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Great guest stars!

Season one featured some big names and so far season two is delivering as well with the guest stars, including Katie Holmes, Cynthia Erivo, and Giancarlo Esposito. Keep them coming! 

The Cons:

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Sluggish pacing at times.

For some reason, the murder mystery setup for each episode felt a little sluggish for me. I’m hoping this improves as the episodes continue. The episodes are already on the longer side and I noticed this a lot more in season two than I did with season one.

That being said, once Charlie showed up to do her magic, everything improved and felt similar to season one, reeling me right back in.

I love the carefree approach to these mysteries, but I’m also hoping for some more edge. There were some glimmers of this already (especially at the end of episode two) so I’m positive we’ll see more of that. I just don’t want things to become stale because I do really enjoy this series.

So am I in or out?

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I’m in!!!

Poker Face season 2 brings on the murder mystery fun without over-complicating things, making this an effortless watch. Natasha Lyonne is beyond brilliant.

I’m excited to see more!

I hope you enjoyed the review and feel free to post your own thoughts and theories on Poker Face season two in the comments section below. Thanks so much for reading and happy viewing!

Best,

Amy Koto, TV Fanatic Girl

This competition is killer…

When former friends, Shay and Adriana team up to participate in a Halloween scavenger hunt with a cash prize, they temporarily put their differences aside to outsmart their opponents. However, they soon start to realize that a dangerous threat is playing their own version of the game, stalking them during each hunt.

Winning is now a necessity as their lives are at stake. As old wounds and memories re-surface, Shay and Adriana attempt to unmask the threat before the night is over, but soon learn that Scream Hunt is not done with them just yet…

My young adult horror thriller is out now! I hope you enjoy!

Scream Hunt is available here!

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Ranking my Top 10 Television Shows of 2023: Which Shows Made The Cut?

It’s that time of year again! As we get closer and closer to approaching 2023, I thought it would be the perfect time to count down my Top 10 TV Shows of 2023. 

While some returning shows continued strong, others fell off slightly. Meanwhile, some other new shows completely captivated my attention, paving their way into my top 10.

Without any further delay, let’s get to my list!

My Top 10 Television Shows of 2023 are:

10

Who Is Erin Carter?

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I love guilty pleasure thrillers and this series checked off all those boxes and then some. It was so addicting and a binge-watcher’s dream. If you’re looking for a soapy action-packed series with tons of twists and turns, this one is for you!

9

Poker Face

Image courtesy of Peacock

While I personally feel that this series started off a lot stronger than it finished, Natasha Lyonne was absolutely fantastic in this one. Her quirky, dry humor really elevated things and I really liked the vignette style with each episode. 

8

A Murder at the End of the World

Image courtesy of FX on Hulu

A fantastic and modern whodunnit that kept me on the edge of my seat until the very end. Every reveal was so well crafted and I liked the flashbacks just as much as the present day mystery, making this a layered and thought-provoking series worth checking out.

7

School Spirits

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A delightful and charming surprise that I absolutely fell in love with. A clever mix of Ghosts and Veronica Mars, featuring a major twist that really elevated this show into something spectacular.

6

Yellowjackets (season 2)

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One of my favorite shows of last year stayed strong with season 2, providing us with darker and more shocking moments than ever before. Yellowjackets is so addicting and doesn’t hold anything back, bringing two timelines together seamlessly in a disturbing, but fascinating series.

5

Found

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Another big surprise was how quickly I became addicted to this series. It started off like your standard crime series and then it presented us with an insane twist that hooked me completely and didn’t stop there. Each week reveals more pieces of the puzzle and Shanola Hampton and Mark-Paul Gosselaar are dynamite on screen!

I can’t wait for new episodes to return in the new year!

4

The Horror of Dolores Roach

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This series was an absolute gem for horror fans and Justina Machado killed it! The bite-sized episodes made this one extremely easy to binge-watch and the plot channeled Sweeney Todd in a clever way.

I’m really disappointed that this series was canceled because it was so fresh and spectacular. I’m hoping another platform picks it up, but either way, you can still enjoy the first season. That cliffhanger is still bugging me though…

3

The Last of Us

Image courtesy of Max

Probably the best video game adaptation I have seen on the small screen. The Last of Us has been a long time coming and it delivered with powerful moments and performances on screen.

2

The Night Agent

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The most addicting series of the year for me. The Night Agent was jam packed with insane twists and plenty of action to keep you anxiously pressing play on the next episode until the very end. More series like this please!

Honorable Mentions:

Full Circle

Based on a True Story

Class of ’07

You (season 4)

The Witcher (season 3)

The Summer I Turned Pretty (season 2)

Harlan Coben’s Shelter

Justified: City Primeval

Only Murders in the Building (season 3)

Nancy Drew (final season)

Drum roll please…

1

The Fall of the House of Usher

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An eloquent and deliciously dark masterpiece from start to finish. This series was everything I hoped for and more with powerful characters, stand-out performances, and beyond shocking moments, making this my favorite series of the year by far! I loved every second of it!

I hope you enjoyed the list and feel free to post some of YOUR favorite television shows of 2023. Thanks so much for reading and happy viewing in the new year!

Best,

Amy Koto, TV Fanatic Girl

 

 

Spoiler-Free Review of “Poker Face” on Peacock: Quirky Sleuth Mystery Series is a Delight

*This is a spoiler-free review so feel free to read on!*

“You’ve got this gift…”

Poker Face released on January 26th 2023 on Peacock with the first four episodes available to stream now. There will be ten episodes in total that will air weekly. The whodunnit mystery series stars Natasha Lyonne, Benjamin Bratt, Adrien Brody, and Dascha Polanco. Each episode runs for approximately 50-60 minutes.

Each week, Charlie ends up in the middle of a new murder mystery, as she uses her gift of reading people to help solve the case.

Here is the trailer:

Poker Face is very much Veronica Mars meets Lie to Me with its own voice, featuring a unique mystery to unlock each episode. Is it worthy of your next watch? Let’s find out…

The Pros:

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The “case of the week” style works!

I don’t usually like this kind of approach because I find myself wanting more in these types of shows, but some of them really flourish and Poker Face is already one of them. Each episode features a different mystery and cast, but it always connects back to Natasha Lyonne’s character and gift.

So far episode two has been my absolute favorite, but I think that each one has brought something unique to the table and I like that it is also still connecting to a larger mystery involving Charlie so that things don’t become too stale.

I can’t wait to watch next week’s episode!

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Natasha Lyonne is fantastic!

I was already a fan, but I absolutely love her offbeat humor and sarcasm. She has had me laughing out loud already several times and I think that she has elevated this series into something truly exceptional. I can’t wait to see what she does next.

The Cons:

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The episodes are on the long side…

This isn’t a major con, but this did make the pacing feel a little sluggish at times. That being said, I think that this is the type of series that you actually shouldn’t binge-watch. Since each episode has a different mystery and feel, you can watch it over time and it actually translates better that way in my opinion.

So am I in or out?

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I’m in 100 percent!

I haven’t been this excited about a series in a while. The episodes have a great vibe and this might be my favorite role by Natasha Lyonne yet!

I hope you enjoyed the review and feel free to post your own thoughts and theories on Poker Face in the comments section below. Thanks so much for reading and happy viewing!

Best,

Amy Koto, TV Fanatic Girl

This competition is killer…

When former friends, Shay and Adriana team up to participate in a Halloween scavenger hunt with a cash prize, they temporarily put their differences aside to outsmart their opponents. However, they soon start to realize that a dangerous threat is playing their own version of the game, stalking them during each hunt.

Winning is now a necessity as their lives are at stake. As old wounds and memories re-surface, Shay and Adriana attempt to unmask the threat before the night is over, but soon learn that Scream Hunt is not done with them just yet…

My young adult horror thriller is out now! I hope you enjoy!

Scream Hunt is available here!

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