"Poker Face" is an American crime comedy-drama TV series created by Rian Johnson, starring Natasha Lyonne as Charlie Cale, a woman with an extraordinary ability to detect when someone is lying
. The show is structured as a "case-of-the-week" murder mystery, where Charlie travels across the United States, encountering new characters and solving strange crimes at each stop
. The plot begins with Charlie working in a casino, where her gift leads her to uncover a murder and subsequently forces her to go on the run. Throughout the series, she uses her lie-detecting ability to solve homicides and expose the truth behind various mysterious deaths
. The series has been praised for its clever premise, engaging storytelling, and Natasha Lyonne's performance
. "Poker Face" debuted its first season in January 2023 and was renewed for a second season, which premiered in May 2025
. It pays homage to classic detective shows and features a mix of drama, mystery, and dark comedy elements
. In summary, "Poker Face" is a mystery series centered on a protagonist who can read lies, solving crimes while on the run, blending crime drama with comedy and mystery in an episodic format
