"The Future of the Sport" | |
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Poker Face episode | |
Episode no. | Season 1 Episode 7 |
Directed by | Iain B. MacDonald |
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Teleplay by | Joe Lawson |
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Cinematography by | Christine Ng |
Editing by | Paul Swain |
Original release date | February 16, 2023 |
Running time | 48 minutes |
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"The Future of the Sport" is the seventh episode of the American murder mystery comedy-drama television series Poker Face. The episode was written by co-executive producer Joe Lawson from a story by Lawson and CS Fischer and directed by executive producer Iain B. MacDonald. It was released on Peacock on February 16, 2023.
The series follows Charlie Cale, a woman with the ability to detect if people are lying. After using her ability to win poker tournaments, she is caught by a powerful casino owner in Laughlin. Rather than banning her from his casino, he gives her a job as a waitress. After her friend is found dead, Charlie uncovers a plot where the owner's son ordered her murder to protect a powerful client. She is now on the run after exposing the casino, with head of security Cliff going after her. This episode follows Charlie befriending a dirt track racing driver competing with a veteran. When there is an accident in the speedway, Charlie sets out to find the truth.
The episode received positive reviews from critics, who praised the directing, racing sequences, performances and twists.