The Night Shift

"The Night Shift" is the second episode of the American murder mystery comedy-drama television series Poker Face. The episode was written by consulting producer Alice Ju and directed by series creator Rian Johnson. It was released on Peacock on January 26, 2023, alongside "Dead Man's Hand", "The Stall" and "Rest in Metal". The series follows Charlie Cale, a woman with the ability to detect if people are lying. After using her ability to win poker tournaments, she is caught by a powerful casino owner in Laughlin. Rather than banning her from his casino, he gives her a job as a waitress. After finding that her friend has been found dead, Charlie uncovered a plot where the owner's son ordered her murder to protect a powerful client. She is now on the run after exposing the casino, with head of security Cliff going after her. The episode follows Charlie fleeing to New Mexico where her car breaks down, while also befriending a woman from the area while awaiting repairs. When the woman is arrested for suspected murder, Charlie sets out to prove her innocence. The episode received positive reviews from critics, who praised Johnson's directing, performances, character development and pacing. Plot In New Mexico, Damian (Brandon Micheal Hall) is a Marine Corps veteran who now works at a Subway. He often visits Sara (Megan Suri), a convenience store clerk whom he has a crush on, to buy a lottery ticket every day. As part of their routine, Sara lends Damian a state quarter from her collection to scratch the ticket. A young mechanic named Jed (Colton Ryan) is also interested in Sara, although he makes her uncomfortable.