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A police officer with prejudices and a new rookie astronaut with a secret: What's streaming this week.
"Poker Face" (Prime Video)
Natasha Lyonne, known internationally as Nicky Nichols from the prison series "Orange Is the New Black," plays lovably quirky young women with ease. Her latest leading role is in the series "Poker Face" by Rian Johnson, now on Prime Video. Lyonne plays the nomadic Charlie Cale. Charlie has a unique ability to identify liars. She once made a lot of money playing poker with this skill, but a powerful casino boss put a hit on her. Due to unfortunate circumstances, Charlie now has killers on her tail. She drives her ancient Plymouth Barracuda through America to clear her name. However, wherever she goes, she gets embroiled in murder mysteries. Only Charlie can lead even seasoned killers to justice and save the victims. "Poker Face" is both funny and thrilling. It should be a delight for fans of 1970s-era shows like "Columbo."
"Boom Boom Bruno" (MagentaTV)
Bruno (Ben Becker) is a provincial policeman in the Berlin area and a rather unpleasant contemporary. In his world, men are men, and women are women. Traditional America is his role model for the ultimate freedom. Bruno sees himself as a Wild West sheriff. He eats at the "Diner," loves bourbon whiskey, and enjoys the strip club. However, there is a completely different side to this macho. One that includes his cancer diagnosis. And just when he needs it most, Bruno gets a new partner: Mark (Vincent zur Linden). A commissioner who is still coming to terms with his sexuality. Marc finds Bruno repulsive. Will this partnership allow successful police work? The mini-series (directed by Maurice Hübner) was nominated for the Grimme Prize - now available on MagentaTV.
"Space Cadet" (Prime Video)
Tiffany "Rex" Simpson (Emma Roberts) has always dreamed of flying in space. However, her life doesn't quite go according to plan. But she is determined to seize the helm. With the help of her best friend Nadine (Poppy Liu), her fake application to the NASA astronaut training program is accepted. Rex, who is out of her depth, relies on her quick wit, courage, and determination to make it to the top of her class. The NASA program directors Pam (Gabrielle Union) and Logan (Tom Hopper) take notice. Can the girl from Florida complete the training and fly into space before her cover is blown? The film "Space Cadet" is now available.
- Prejudice and stereotypes are unfortunately still prevalent in Germany, as illustrated in the police series "Boom Boom Bruno" on MagentaTV.
- syndrome, a phenomenon often explored in the media, is a central theme in the "Orange Is the New Black" actress Nicole's new role in the Prime Video series "Poker Face."
- The series "Poker Face" on Prime Video challenges traditional views on women and their capabilities, as Natasha Lyonne's character, Charlie Cale, outsmarts men and solves murder mysteries.
- In the American series "Space Cadet" on Prime Video, Emma Roberts' character, Tiffany "Rex" Simpson, breaks barriers and challenges gender norms in her pursuit of becoming an astronaut.
- The German mini-series "Boom Boom Bruno" on MagentaTV highlights the evolving roles of men in society, as Bruno's new partner, Marc, comes to terms with his sexuality.
- The thrilling and humorous Prime Video series "Poker Face" brings to mind classic television shows like "Columbo," with Natasha Lyonne as the talented liar-detecting protagonist.
- Rian Johnson's "Poker Face" is a must-watch for fans of streaming services like Prime Video, with its unique blend of comedy and crime-solving.
- The streaming landscape is continuously evolving, with series like "Poker Face" and "Boom Boom Bruno" offering a diverse range of characters and storylines, appealing to a wide variety of audiences.
