This show is kind of a revised version of 2009's "Lie To Me" starring Tim Roth. That show was very interesting and it was loosely based on real life "lie-detecting" psychologist Dr. Paul Ekman.
Like "Lie to Me", the lead character of Poker Face seems infallible ... and that could be the show's undoing. While the episode plots are diverse and interesting, the formula is very repetitive.
Basically, bad stuff happens, then Natasha Lyonne's character shows up, she spots the lies, and then the show is over.
"Lie To Me" also had very similar stories, but the repetitive perfect "lie-detecting" formula grew predictable and eventually wearisome.
Hopefully, the bright minds behinds Poker Face know this and will be careful not to repeat history.
Maybe if Lyonne's character had some limitations or constraints in her lie-detecting ability, the stories may be have been less predictable. But for now, every show is essentially the same.
However, as of yet, the novelty hasn't worn off and the stories are fun. So if you like murder-mysteries, this should be fun ... for a while.
Like "Lie to Me", the lead character of Poker Face seems infallible ... and that could be the show's undoing. While the episode plots are diverse and interesting, the formula is very repetitive.
Basically, bad stuff happens, then Natasha Lyonne's character shows up, she spots the lies, and then the show is over.
"Lie To Me" also had very similar stories, but the repetitive perfect "lie-detecting" formula grew predictable and eventually wearisome.
Hopefully, the bright minds behinds Poker Face know this and will be careful not to repeat history.
Maybe if Lyonne's character had some limitations or constraints in her lie-detecting ability, the stories may be have been less predictable. But for now, every show is essentially the same.
However, as of yet, the novelty hasn't worn off and the stories are fun. So if you like murder-mysteries, this should be fun ... for a while.