POKER FACE
It's becoming increasingly difficult to find a good series in this new cinematic "world order," where everything seems forced to follow a certain guideline in terms of plot, script, protagonists, filming techniques, locations, etc.
Therefore, when it happens, it's almost a miracle.
On the other hand, good series aren't always the ones most talked about or written about on social media and in the press.
So when we find one, the best thing to do is share it so others can enjoy it.
In this case, it's "Poker Face," a series that can be seen in Spain on SkyShowtime/Prime Video. Its plot takes us across the United States alongside an "almost" ordinary woman who loves solving crimes and whose unique (and invaluable) skill is knowing, without ever being wrong, when a person is lying.
Personally, I find many things to highlight about "Poker Face." First, the protagonist, as I said, is a "normal" woman who goes from town to town in search of work (I can't say more without spoiling).
Second, the series' visual style, reflected in the protagonist's look, the locations, the color scheme, and other details, combines 1980s elements in a series set in the present day.
The editing and montage technique keeps the viewer very attentive, because we always have to wait to find out how the protagonist engages with the situation in each episode.
And last, but not least, I can't help but mention the sound and soundtrack. Not only because it's my field and the first thing I pay attention to in a series or film, but also because it's clearly thought out in detail. Every time the protagonist appears on screen for the first time in an episode, there's a musical theme that represents her, accompanies her, and immerses us in her world, reminds us of her story. That's when we know things are about to get (even more) interesting.
For those who like relevant information, the series is created, written, directed, and produced by renowned Oscar-nominated filmmaker Rian Johnson and stars Natasha Lyonne (Orange Is the New Black).
The first 2023 season is available in full on the platform, and the second will premiere later this year.
If you like crime series with a touch of originality, I recommend it.
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