# Poker Face (2023–present) — Celluloid TV fact sheet

Source: https://celluloidscore.com/shows/poker-face/
Last reviewed: 2026-08-27

| Field | Value |
|-------|-------|
| Celluloid Score | 84% |
| Celluloid Editorial Rating | 97/100 |
| Audience Snapshot | 80% |
| Metascore | 83/100 |
| IMDb | 7.9/10 |
| Fan Score | 77% |
| Creator | Rian Johnson |
| Platform | Peacock |
| Genres | Mystery, Comedy, Crime |
| Seasons | 2 (22 episodes) |
| Language | English |
| Country | United States |

## Quick answer

Poker Face (2023–present) is a Mystery, Comedy, Crime series created by Rian Johnson, streaming on Peacock. It holds a 84% Celluloid Score — Recommended — from Celluloid editorial (97%), Metascore (83/100), IMDb (7.9/10), TMDB fan (77%) across 2 seasons. Audience snapshot (not in the composite): 80%.

## Celluloid verdict

A gloriously entertaining revival of the Columbo-style howcatchem — Natasha Lyonne's raspy charisma and Rian Johnson's clockwork plotting make every episode a small pleasure machine.

## Synopsis

Charlie Cale can tell — instantly, infallibly — when someone is lying, a gift that makes her both a casino's nightmare and a fugitive. Drifting across America one odd job at a time, she stumbles into a murder in every town, and Rian Johnson revives the case-of-the-week mystery with movie-star guest villains and screwball warmth.

## Cast

Natasha Lyonne, Benjamin Bratt, Simon Helberg

## Critic reviews on Celluloid: 1

## Most searched questions

**Is Poker Face worth watching?**
Yes — Poker Face earns a 84% Celluloid Score (Recommended), from editorial 97%, Metascore 83/100, IMDb 7.9/10, TMDB fan 77%. Audience snapshot is separate (80%). A gloriously entertaining revival of the Columbo-style howcatchem — Natasha Lyonne's raspy charisma and Rian Johnson's clockwork plotting make every episode a small pleasure machine.

**Why is Poker Face so highly rated?**
Poker Face scores 84% from four inputs: Celluloid editorial 97/100, Metacritic 83/100, IMDb 7.9/10 and TMDB fan rating 77%. The separate audience snapshot is 80%. A gloriously entertaining revival of the Columbo-style howcatchem — Natasha Lyonne's raspy charisma and Rian Johnson's clockwork plotting make every episode a small pleasure machine. See the full breakdown on the Poker Face series page.

**Is Poker Face on Netflix?**
No — Poker Face is not on Netflix. It streams on Peacock, and on Celluloid it is catalogued under Peacock. Streaming rights rotate by country, so confirm in your region before subscribing.

**Is Poker Face on Peacock?**
Yes — Poker Face is available on Peacock in many regions (catalogued under Peacock on Celluloid). Rights differ by country; confirm in the Peacock app or the where-to-watch notes.

**What year did Poker Face come out?**
Poker Face first aired in 2023 and is still running (2023–present). Created by Rian Johnson; it streams on Peacock today.

**How many seasons of Poker Face are there?**
Poker Face has 2 seasons across 22 episodes (2023–present). Status: ongoing / still airing.

**How long does it take to watch Poker Face?**
At roughly 40–50 minutes per episode, Poker Face’s 22 episodes take roughly 17 hours of runtime (plus credits). Binge pace depends on season breaks.

**Where can I watch Poker Face?**
Poker Face streams on Peacock in supported regions. On Celluloid it is catalogued under Peacock. Rights rotate — confirm in your country on the platform app.

**Who is in the cast of Poker Face?**
Poker Face stars Natasha Lyonne, Benjamin Bratt, Simon Helberg. Created by Rian Johnson.

**How many episodes are in Poker Face?**
Poker Face has 22 episodes across 2 seasons (2023–present).

**What is Poker Face about?**
Charlie Cale can tell — instantly, infallibly — when someone is lying, a gift that makes her both a casino's nightmare and a fugitive. Drifting across America one odd job at a time, she stumbles into a murder in every town, and Rian Johnson revives the case-of-the-week mystery with movie-star guest villains and screwball warmth.

**Who created Poker Face?**
Poker Face was created by Rian Johnson. It is a mystery, comedy, crime series from United States, primarily in English.

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