‘Poker Face’: Could HBO Save the Series? Boss Teases Conversations About Peter Dinklage-Led Season
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[Warning: The below contains MAJOR spoilers for Poker Face Season 2.]
Poker Face‘s second season came to a close in July 2025 on Peacock, and although the series was canceled as of November 2025, it’s possible fans haven’t seen the last of the series featuring human lie-detector Charlie Cale. According to a report from Deadline, creator Rian Johnson is far from abandoning the TV project, and his vision for the show’s future also involves a major casting change. We’re breaking down everything you need to know about the show’s potential future as Poke Face Season 3 remains in limbo.
Has Poker Face been renewed for Season 3?
According to Deadline, Poker Face will not return for Season 3 on Peacock, but Johnson isn’t calling it quits on the show’s potential future and is currently shopping the show around to other networks for a possible two-season deal. The plan also involves recasting the role of Charlie Cale to Peter Dinklage, but Natasha Lyonne would continue her executive producer role behind the scenes.
The outlet shared a statement from Johnson and Lyonne, which said, “We’ve been germinating this next move together since writing the season two finale. We love our Poker Face, and this is the perfect way to keep it rolling. Give us a beat, and we may just see Charlie Cale again down that open highway.” So, while Poker Face may not be back for Season 3 at Peacock, we’re keeping our eyes open for Season 3 elsewhere.
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One of those elsewhere spots could possibly be HBO as HBO and HBO Max content Chairman and CEO Casey Bloys answered a reporter’s question about the possibility of picking up the title, especially considering the cabler’s history with Dinklage on Game of Thrones. “It’s funny because we heard the original take, and when I heard that Peacock wasn’t moving forward, we were curious. So we’ve had conversations, but I don’t know which way it’ll go. But I think Rian is a fantastic filmmaker, and I love the idea of Peter Dinklage.”
What would Poker Face Season 3 be about?
Poker Face follows human lie detector Charlie Cale as she encounters various people around the country, happening across crimes and murders, and she uses her gift to help solve mysteries. But after getting caught up in mob affairs in Season 1, she was on the run until she faced a brief reprieve in Season 2.
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That only lasted so long, though, as the end of Season 2 introduced Patti Harrison as Alex, a.k.a. the Iguana, a highly sought-after assassin who is able to bypass Charlie’s gift with her psychopathic tendencies. After Alex tricks Charlie, having her lead her to Beatrix Hasp’s (Rhea Perlman) safe house, Alex kills the undercover mob rat and turns the gun on Charlie.
After a high-speed car chase with the FBI, Charlie managed to escape her blue Plymouth Barracuda right before Alex drove off a cliff, but while FBI agent Luca Clark (Simon Helberg) was able to help her to safety, he admitted despite believing in Charlie’s innocence, she was too wrapped up in other crimes to not be wanted by the FBI. He allowed her a head start to run away, but upon inspection of the car at the bottom of the cliff, it seemed that Alex also got away, meaning Season 3 would likely follow Charlie’s ongoing life on the run as she avoids authorities and the assassin obsessed with her gift. Only time will tell for certain, but there are plenty of storylines to work with. And if the series is to continue storylines introduced in Seasons 1 and 2, it would be interesting to see it with the aforementioned casting change of Dinklage taking on the Charlie role.
Who will star in Poker Face Season 3?
While it feels as though there couldn’t be a Poker Face without Natasha Lyonne, it seems if the series is to continue, Dinklage will take over that role made famous by her. But could other familiar faces make a comeback? If so, we’d anticipate Helberg and Harrison could also be back for a Season 3 should it move forward, but stay tuned for any updates as we await word.
Do you want to see Poker Face back for Season 3? Let us know in the comments section, and stay tuned for news on a potential pickup.
Poker Face, Seasons 1-2, Streaming now, Peacock
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We must have at least another season. Charlie running from the FBI & Alex, her nemesis. Natasha's directing, alone, should be given more episodes!
Charlie Cale is a terrific character for Lyonne to inhabit. I've loved her work always, but in Poker Face, she's Emmy-worthy. And don't get me started on the guest stars list - it's amazing! Please... more Poker Face, Mr. Johnson!
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I would love to see season 3 return .
Love charlie.
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Yes please!!! Season 3!!! It’s a must… come back every week for new shows! Love Natasha Lynnone love her directing and how orange is the new black cast has also been introduced in the character lining… it was a great show so far… keep it going!!! ☺️
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Sorry, it's a NO for me if Natasha isn't the one playing Charlie. I like Peter Dinklage, but Natasha IS Charlie. So I guess no more PF for me...
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Love Poker Face, love Natasha Lyonne
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Please bring back PF! NL is awesome! She was so cute on Pee wees playhouse too!
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Lyonne is truly a unique actress, who played Poker Face like a natural. We would love to see at least another season. Throwing in outstanding other actors makes this one of the best streaming series yet.
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We would love to see Pokerface return, but changing to a male in the part of Charlie Cale isn't going work. It's to drastic a change. People want to see Natasha return. That's what we're used to.
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I couldn't believe it when the Wichita trucker opened his mouth in the last scene. Fantastic guest star list as usual -- but Steve Earle?! The best choice! I'm really hoping for a season 3, and a return of Steve Buscemi's voice work on the CB radio.
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The season 2 finale was Jaw dropping! Got to have more of Charlie!
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It has a great wow factor in every episode.The guest stars are fantastic.I want more for sure!
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I loved Poker Face
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I love that show because of Natasha I like Dinklage, but poker face is Natasha. I hope they keep it.
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I can understand switching to another major actor, but not in the same role. Charlie is a red-headed female with a unique personality and a scratchy voice. Now Charlie is going to be played by someone who is almost the antithesis of Charlie...as Charlie? No possible.
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We MUST have more!! I am already disappointed that I’m going to have to wait until they’re made and that there’s not a date already set to see the new episodes!
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Wouldn’t watch without Natasha
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The streaming services are getting to be as bad as the networks. Ratings are good The scripts are imaginative Along with talented regulars and guests Then they cancel the show. What are they going do another reality show of mindless entitled egomaniacs.
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I think POKERFACE 3 is a must, why take away a damn good show that work's!!!
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I love this show!!! Hoping for more seasons!! Charlie reminds me of a female Columbo-
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Please, give us another season on Poker Face.
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Please renew Poker Face. It is my favorite show on TV
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Yes season 3 . This show is awesome
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Pokerface needs to return for season 3 and beyond. One of the best shows ever!!!!!!!!
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Yes yes yes for season 3 a really great show
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Give us more Piker Face
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Great show. Definitely renew for another season!
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We love pocker face, please bring it back ❤️
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We love that show hope it comes back.
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I need Poker Face to return with season 3. Lots of tales yet to tell!
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I hope they renew this because I love this series. Please don’t cancel.
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Yes bring back another season of poker face
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Please give us season 3.
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YES!! We need a season three!!
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Yes for season 3.
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It’s an awesome show!! I really hope it gets renewed!
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Would love to see another season. But only if Natasha is still in it. I wouldn't watch if she was replaced.
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Matlock is a great series, great actors. We have to have closure with Season 3.
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I am a big fan of Natasha Lyonne and not a big fan of a male replacing her. Also not a big fan of HBO, I subscribe to Peacock just to watch that show but will not pay for another streaming service with another Charlie, especially a male, so buh-bye poker face unless you find a streaming service that I already belong to and I might watch it once to try it out. But I vote NO for any male replacing her.
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My husband and I love this show. And we love Natasha Lyonne as Charlie. Her character and the storylines is what makes the show so enjoyable. We are very disappointed that the series was not renewed. Bummer!
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I watched because of Natasha.
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I absolutely am looking forward to season 3. I hope the network won't let the views disappointed.
Great fan of the show, the the writers did a fabulous job creating this show.
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We want more!
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I absolutely love this show. I do not want it to end. Please keep it going. The girl is awesome.
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oh, Natasha - so hot so good - she went through some tough times - drugs / alcohol - overcame that - I so respect her.
Love love love her / the show "bullshit!"
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I await the return of the story every day.
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Without Natasha Lyonne in the Charlie role there is no Poker Face. If it did continue without her I’d have no interest in it. It would not be the same.
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peter Dinklage? playin charlie? this reporter needed a payday and conjured up this bull at his desk......typical media,....russians covering news..................figures..........
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Yes bring on a season 3... this is a great show 👏
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Please bring it back! It is one of the most fun shows!!! Natasha is great!
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A season with someone else especially a man being Charlie, are you crazy? That would just be stupid no way I wouldn’t watch.
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Have been waiting impatiently for Poker Face's season 3 and now learn we have snafu. Not good. Peacock made a big mistake not continuing it but I will look forward to following the show wherever it goes, hopefully to HBO. Won't be the same without Natasha though, she is great.
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You HAVE to have a season #3!! I love Natasha Lyonne in this role.The writing is superb, always keeping you guessing, and I have become addicted. Plus, she drives a vintage Barracuda!
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Yes! Season 3 please!
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Would love a season 3, but not too sure I'd enjoy someone else playing the part of Charlie.
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Must have a season 3 for Poker Face. Maybe a “shower scene” moment where Mr. Dinklage wakes up in the original Atlantic City casino?😄
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Enjoyed poker face. Can’t wait for season three. What is date of release?
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Don't be ridiculous, the only reason I watch it is for Natasha Lyonne, I love her acting and it will not be the same without her, very sad she is going to be behind the scenes. Also how are you going to change from Natasha to someone else, even if it was a female change over, good luck with it but...its not science fiction or fantasy land. I'm UK based hence the delay in seeing Poker Face and now commenting on here.
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I tried watching that show but gave up after 4 or 5 episodes. Not sure how people think it’s good.
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Because the beautiful thing about human beings is that we're all different and have our own ideas and opinions on what we like/dislike so what's enjoyable to one person may not be to another. It's actually not that hard to understand.
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