She’s back on her bullshit. That’s the rallying cry as Emmy-nominated Natasha Lyonne returns as human lie detector Charlie Cale in Poker Face Season 2—premiering exclusively on Peacock May 8 with three new episodes and weekly drops every Thursday. Created by Rian Johnson (Knives Out, Glass Onion), the critically acclaimed series doubles down with 12 brand-new episodes and a guest list so wild, it reads like a Hollywood fever dream.
From major league baseball stadiums to alligator farms and grade school talent shows, Charlie’s road trip across America continues—one bizarre murder mystery at a time.
A Note From the Masterminds Behind the Madness
In a joint statement, creator Rian Johnson and star/EP Natasha Lyonne promised a second season that’s just as weird, wild, and nostalgic as ever:
“Charlie Cale is back on the run, and in Season 2 we’ve taken her journey to the next level one murder mystery at a time. From minor league baseball to big box retail, funeral homes to alligator farms, and even a grade school talent show, Charlie navigates her crime-solving existential road trip with deadpan wit, human empathy, and her signature uncanny lie-detecting ability.”
“We pulled visual inspiration from American 70s cinema… but the backbone is TV—the kind of TV we grew up on, like Columbo, The Rockford Files, and Quantum Leap. Each episode is a mini movie with its own tone and world, starring a truly gonzo parade of guest stars.”
The Poker Face Season 2 Murderer’s Row of Guest Stars
This season’s guest list reads like a streaming fan’s dream come true: Cynthia Erivo, Awkwafina, John Mulaney, Kumail Nanjiani, Method Man, Giancarlo Esposito, Katie Holmes, Justin Theroux, Melanie Lynskey, Carol Kane, Charlie Day, Richard Kind, Rhea Perlman, and many more.
From Emmy winners to stand-up icons, Poker Face continues to bring out the best in case-of-the-week storytelling, with each episode feeling like its own mini cinematic event.
Charlie Cale’s Truth-Telling Tour Returns
The first season of Poker Face earned rave reviews, scoring four Primetime Emmy nominations and delivering Peacock its first Emmy win for Judith Light’s unforgettable guest performance. Season 2 aims even higher. With Charlie still on the run, expect more lies, more lives lost, and more truths uncovered by the chain-smoking oracle behind the wheel of a Plymouth Barracuda.
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From funeral homes to retail stores and everything in between, no one can hide the truth from Charlie Cale—not even the gator wranglers.
What to Expect in Poker Face Season 2
- 12 new 60-minute episodes kicking off May 8
- Three episodes drop on premiere day, with weekly episodes every Thursday after
- New crimes, new faces, new weirdness across an eclectic American landscape
- Directed and written by the all-star team of Rian Johnson, Natasha Lyonne, Tony Tost, and more
- Inspired by 70s classics with modern edge and Lyonne’s signature bite
Whether you’re a fan of Columbo-style storytelling or just live for Natasha Lyonne’s gritty charm, Poker Face Season 2 is shaping up to be one of the most unpredictable and star-studded TV events of the year.
About Pokerface S2
Premiere Date: May 8, 2025 (three episodes at launch, new episodes streaming Thursdays)
Creator / Writer / Director / Executive Producer: Rian Johnson
Showrunner / Executive Producer: Tony Tost
Executive Producer / Director / Writer / Star: Natasha Lyonne
Executive Producers: Ram Bergman, Nena Rodrigue, Adam Arkin, Nora Zuckerman, Lilla Zuckerman
Studio: T-Street and MRC
Produced By: T-Street and Animal Pictures
Genre/Format: Comedy, 12 Ep x 60 Min
Synopsis
Poker Face is a mystery-of-the-week series following Natasha Lyonne’s Charlie, who has an extraordinary ability to determine when someone is lying. She hits the road with her Plymouth Barracuda and with every stop encounters a new cast of characters and strange crimes she can’t help but solve.
Are you ready for Charlie’s next lie-sniffing detour? Which guest star are you most hyped to see crack—or commit—a case? And where do you want Poker Face Season 3 to take this twisted road trip next? Let us know on social media!
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