8.3
Viewer Rating
Combines user and critic ratings from four sources
Poker Face (2023)
Poker Face (2023)
Overview
Follow Charlie Cale, a woman with an extraordinary ability to tell when someone is lying, as she hits the road and, at every stop, encounters a new cast of characters and crimes she can't help but solve.
Starring Cast
Where to watch
Rating & Dimensions
Bias Rating
Analyzing...
Progressive
Political: Center
Diversity: High
LGBTQ: Positive
Trans: Positive
Christianity: Positive
Viewer Rating
8.3
Overview
Follow Charlie Cale, a woman with an extraordinary ability to tell when someone is lying, as she hits the road and, at every stop, encounters a new cast of characters and crimes she can't help but solve.
Starring Cast
Where to watch
Detailed Bias Analysis
Analyzing...
Progressive
Primary
Poker Face primarily explores human nature, deceit, and the pursuit of truth through an empathetic lens, focusing on character-driven stories across diverse American settings. While one episode features a critique of 1970s left-wing radicalism, the series as a whole avoids overt partisan alignment, emphasizing universal humanistic values rather than a specific political ideology.
The 'Poker Face' TV series demonstrates strong DEI through its intentionally diverse casting, featuring a wide range of racial, ethnic, and LGBTQ+ characters, and significant female leadership in production. The narrative explores various American experiences and social issues through its episodic format, showcasing a broad spectrum of identities without explicitly critiquing traditional identities.
Secondary
Poker Face integrates LGBTQ+ characters and relationships naturally into its narratives. Depictions, such as the intimate bond between Irene and Joyce, are complex, authentic, and integral to character development, avoiding stereotypes or tokenism. The show portrays queer identities with dignity and depth, contributing to a consistently affirming representation.
Poker Face (2023) offers a positive portrayal of transsexual characters, notably Alex, who is depicted with complexity and individuality. The show integrates trans characters naturally, avoiding stereotypes and sensationalism. Its narrative reflects a respectful and affirming stance, contributing to authentic representation within the mystery genre.
The show indirectly portrays Christian themes of humility and finding extraordinary potential in ordinary circumstances through its protagonist, Charlie Cale, aligning the narrative with these virtues. While not explicit, the character's embodiment of these traits offers a positive thematic resonance.
The movie does not contain any action or adventure elements.
The show features original characters not based on pre-existing canonical figures or historical records. Therefore, no characters have an on-screen gender that differs from an established gender in source material or history, aligning with the exclusion for new, original characters.
Poker Face features original characters not based on prior source material. Consequently, no pre-established racial identities exist for comparison, and therefore, no race swaps occurred according to the provided definition.
Viewer Rating Breakdown
User Ratings
7.8
7.5
Critic Ratings
9.7
8.3
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