The announcer introduces young upstart Davis McDowell (Charles Melton) and seasoned racing veteran Keith Owens ( Tim Blake Nelson), whose involvement in this industry expands generations.
I love the vintage-style opening credits for this show. We open with shots of folks preparing for a race. RELATED: Catch up on the murder mystery madness with our Poker Face recaps! Ready to delve into “The Future of the Sport”? Let’s get to it. Thankfully, Poker Face snagged a Season 2 renewal this week, so we’re getting more mystery-of-the-week action with our Columbo-style bullsh*t detector at the helm. This episode executes expertly-crafted tension and intrigue, along with solid performances and a compelling narrative. This episode marks the first in Poker Face‘s canon that doesn’t have an actual murder, proving the writers and Rian Johnson are determined to dole out fresh content that keeps us on our toes. A bitter rivalry between two racecar drivers has explosive (literally) consequences.
MacDonald and written by Joe Lawson, delivers exciting twists and turns aplenty. “The Future of the Sport,” directed by Iain B. Welcome back, drifters! Poker Face is back with another stellar outing. DISCLAIMER: This recap of Poker FaceSeason 1 Episode 7, “The Future of the Sport,” contains spoilers.
