They made me look amusingly foolish, but that's part of Poker Face's charm. There were a couple of occasions where I thought I'd solved the events leading up to separate episodes' murders, only for those pieces of evidence to be redundant. It makes for an enjoyable, participatory watch-along, especially when some seemingly important clues end up being red herrings. However, eagle-eyed viewers can spot the signs that point towards the killer's motives, their careless discarding of evidence, and other puzzle pieces Charlie must discover to solve the mystery. Yes, we see how each murderer carries out their crime, so we're already one step ahead of Charlie in knowing who the culprit is. Part of Poker Face's terrific appeal is its capacity to involve its audience in its mysteries, too.
Even so, Charlie's sheer determination to unearth the truth (with the aid of some excellent supporting characters, but more on them later) and ability to perceive people's lies make her incredibly effective at a job she'd be tailormade for. She's essentially a walking lie detector, not a qualified detective, which isn't much use when it comes to solving elaborate murders. Unlike Columbo, Charlie isn't your typical investigator. Charlie's US road trip sees her interact with a variety of characters in Poker Face.
