Poker Face Recap: Rat Catcher

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The episode opens, we meet our special guest stars, we see a murder take place, we learn how Charlie is connected, and we watch her solve the case. At this point, the formula of Poker Face has been so well-established that it should have grown stale. But that’s the thrill of a great procedural — through sharp writing, direction, and casting, every new episode feels fresh, even if the basic structure remains the same. In “Whack-a-Mole,” however, the show tries something different...