Rather than following through on his initial threats, Sterling wants to hire Charlie for a job. That is not what we get, though, and it’s where the episode starts to fall apart.
The beginning of “The Hook” makes viewers believe that it will focus on Charlie’s efforts to escape the wrath of her former boss. After getting viewers caught up with Cliff, the episode picks up where Poker Face Season 1 Episode 9, “Escape From Shit Mountain,” leaves off immediately dashing Charlie’s hope that she is in the clear. Most importantly, it shows Cliff’s growing frustration with his task and his boss. POKER FACE - “The Hook” Episode 110 - Pictured: Benjamin Bratt as Cliff Legrand - (Photo by: Peacock) The episode returns to where Poker Face Season 1 Episode 1, “Dead Man’s Hand,” ends, showing viewers the year plus that Charlie was on the run from Cliff’s perspective. Poker Face Season 1 concludes with the somewhat lackluster Poker Face Season 1 Episode 10, “The Hook.”
