Poker Face

In Peacock’s crime comedy-drama Poker Face, Natasha Lyonne stars as Charlie Cale, a casino worker with an uncanny ability to instantly detect lies. Charlie is forced to go on the run after her best friend is murdered. Pursued by a casino boss, she travels across the United States in her Plymouth Barracuda, stumbling upon and solving a new murder in each location.

Awards

Judith Light made history by winning the show’s first Emmy for Outstanding Guest Actress in a Comedy Series in 2023 for her performance as Irene Smothers in the episode “Time of the Monkey”. This also marked Peacock’s first-ever Primetime Emmy win. The show received four Primetime Emmy Award nominations in 2023:

  • Outstanding Lead Actress in a Comedy Series for Natasha Lyonne
  • Outstanding Guest Actress in a Comedy Series for Judith Light (which she won)
  • Outstanding Production Design for a Narrative Contemporary Program (One Hour or More)
  • Outstanding Stunt Coordination for a Comedy Series or a Variety Program

Beyond the Emmys, Poker Face and its creators and cast have been recognized at other prestigious awards ceremonies:

  • American Film Institute Awards: Winner, TV Program of the Year (2023)
  • Writers Guild of America Awards: Winner, Episodic Comedy (2024); Nominee, New Series (2024)
  • Golden Globes: Nominee, Best Performance by a Female Actor in a Television Series – Musical or Comedy for Natasha Lyonne (2024)
  • Critics Choice Awards: Nominee, Best Actress in a Comedy Series for Natasha Lyonne (2024); Nominee, Best Comedy Series (2024)
  • Television Critics Association Awards: Winner, Individual Achievement in Comedy for Natasha Lyonne (2023)
  • Astra Television Awards: Winners, Best Actress in a Comedy Series for Natasha Lyonne (2025) and Best Guest Actress in a Comedy Series for Cynthia Erivo (2025)

The show and its cast have also received nominations at the Gotham Awards, Black Reel Awards, and Online Film & Television Association Awards.

“Rian Johnson has proven to be one of the best storytellers working today, and his mastery of the mystery genre is nearly beyond genius.”

Shawn EdwardsFounder of DAF