Warning: SPOILERS ahead for Poker Face season 2, episode 11!Poker Faceseason 2, episode 11 introduced a new antagonist called “The Iguana,” but the show may have already revealed who he is in past episodes.Poker Faceseason 2, episode 11 sawa mysterious assassin disguise himself for the wedding of Kirby Kowalczyk, Beatrix Hasp’s son, in order to kill him. He later framed Alex for the murder.
While the killer took on the likeness of Kirby’s old friend, Todd, in actuality,he was a professional hitman going by the codename “The Iguana.“WhilePoker Faceseason 2, episode 11saw him kill Kirby, his actual plan was revealed closer to the end of the episode. It also puts multiplePoker Facecharactersin grave danger.
The Iguana’s Plan Was Always To Follow Them To The Crime Boss
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The end of the episode sees Charlie and Alex successfully escape from the FBI, knowing law enforcement and the Five Families are now after them. Using Beatrix’s baking account on Instagram,they’re able to deduce where she’s hiding in witness protection. The episode ends with them on their way to her location to clear Alex’s name.
However, Luca deduces that, somehow,the Iguana knows Charlie and Alex will go to where Hasp is located, unknowingly leading the Iguana right to her. BreakingPoker Face’s formula, the episode ends on a cliffhanger. Given the Iguana’s plan, it hints he knows about Charlie’s connection to Hasp, implying he’s a character the show’s already featured.
Steve Buscemi’s Good Buddy Has Already Shown Signs Of Being The Iguana
Why Charlie’s Radio Friend Might Actually Be The Assassin
Steve Buscemi’s “Good Buddy” character has plenty of signs pointing to him being the Iguana. For one,he didn’t start contacting Charlie until after she’d made amends with Hasp. Given how friendly the pair became, she’s implied to have told him everything about her connection to the crime lord, indicating how the Iguana knows to use her.
This compelling circumstantial evidence points to Good Buddy being the Iguana.
He also allowed Charlie to stay in New York City,where she met Alex. However, the true purpose was likely to ensure he could keep track of her whereabouts more easily, since she would be in one place instead of traveling across the country like she usually does. This compelling circumstantial evidence points to Good Buddy being the Iguana.
No Matter Who He Is, The Assassin Will Be A Deadly Opponent
Whileit won’t be clear if the Iguana is Buscemi’s character or not until the finalepisodeofPoker Faceseason 2, the assassin will still pose a formidable threat to Charlie and Alex. He’s on their trail to Beatrix’s location, meaning when they finally get there, they’ll be facing even more danger than they’re already in.
It seems likely the Iguana and Good Buddy are one and the same, explaining why Charlie is so important for the assassin to keep alive. It would also give Buscemi’s character a larger role in the story asPoker Faceseason 2 comes to a close. For now, though, only the season finale can confirm who the hitman really is.
Poker Faceseason 2, episode 12, “The End of the Road,” arrives Thursday, July 10 on Peacock.
