The series premiere received positive reviews from critics, who praised Johnson's directing, writing, editing, cinematography, Lyonne's performances and pacing as strong points. The episode follows Charlie as she finds that her friend Natalie has been killed, deducing that her death was staged to cover a bigger crime. Rather than banning her from his casino, he gives her a job as a waitress. After using her ability to win poker tournaments, she is caught by a powerful casino owner in Laughlin. The series follows Charlie Cale, a woman with the ability to detect if people are lying. It was released on Peacock on January 26, 2023, alongside the three follow-up episodes. The episode was written and directed by series creator Rian Johnson. ' Dead Man's Hand' is the series premiere of the American murder mystery comedy-drama television series Poker Face. ' Junior's Farm' by Paul McCartney and Wings.
