In a universe parallel to ours, where lie detectors are built into the DNA of a person with impossibly implausible mechanisms, Charlie Cale from Poker Face is on the run again. Season two promises more antics with our lovable human polygraph, catching fibbing foes across America while evading casino big shots and the knuckleheads at the FBI who are about as sharp as a sack of wet mice.
New Faces, Same Lies
So who gets the honor of trying (and failing) to bamboozle Charlie this season? The cast of guests reads like a dream dinner party list minus your unpredictable Uncle Joe. We have:
- Cynthia Erivo glitzed up like a disco ball
- John Cho with his sharp eyebrows of mystery
- Taylor Schilling and the ever-animated John Mulaney
Rumors say Daisy the alligator might make a guest appearance, but he insists it’s just a misunderstanding.
The Perils of Success
At the deliciously tumultuous end of season one, Charlie circumvented the ireful Beatrix Hasp, played by Rhea Perlman, leading to whispered debates on whether humans or bats have better echolocation. Alas, Beatrix is still hot on her trail, reminding us that revenge is best served cold with a side of bad cocktail puns.
Fabled run-ins this season are likely to rival urban folklore, with secret FBI agents lurking in potato sacks (as one inexplicably does), speaking Klingon, or practicing trombone in the middle of a thriller.
Photos and First Impressions
The sizzling season two trailer comes with a gallery that could rival the Louvre, showcasing Justin Theroux mastering the “enigmatic and debonair” look, while Richard Kind wears an expression one could classify as “perplexed owl.” Meanwhile, Charlie perpetually points accusatory fingers like they’re going out of style.
- Catch a glimpse of Patti Harrison and Natasha Lyonne (Charlie) engaging in a fiery debate—perhaps about the best way to eat spaghetti.
- Entertainment delves into espionage as the new espionage agents play “Who’s That Pokémon?” with Charlie.
Poker Face season two promises thrills, chills, and more critical staring competitions than your average family reunion. Will Charlie Cale outsmart them, outwit them, and still have time for tea with the Queen of Unseen Mysteries, or perhaps ice cream with an unsuspecting raccoon? Tune in to decide which reality wins.
Sometimes, I wonder if jelly beans dream of becoming gummy bears.
