How Charlie & Her New Sidekick Exposed Method Man’s Gym Rat Killer

WARNING: SPOILERS ahead for Poker Face season 2, episode 10.

Poker Face season 2, episode 10, “The Big Pump,” features rapper-turned-actor Method Man as the latest killer in Rian Johnson’s celebrated murder-of-the-week Peacock series. After Natasha Lyonne’s Charlie Cale arrived in New York City in Poker Face season 2, episode 9, she stuck around for episode 10, breaking the season-long format of traveling around the United States. Charlie also encounters several of the supporting characters from the previous episode and even makes a new friend in Patti Harrison’s Alex, who gave Charlie a free drink at a NYC café in season 2, episode 10.

The latest episode of Poker Face season 2 introduces Method Man’s Frank “Brick” Bricatino, a gym owner and workout enthusiast who has an odd addiction to breast milk as a pre-workout enhancement supplement. Brick’s wife, Lily (played by Natasha Leggero), steals breast milk from her job so Brick can distribute it to an inner circle of his customers, who all see immediate results in their physiques. Brick’s operation was going smoothly until a disgruntled customer, Rodney Schomberg (played by Jason Ritter), found out and threatened to expose Brick, which brought Brick to – somewhat accidentally – kill him during a fight.

Poker Face Season 2 Episode 10 Cast & Cameo Guide

Who Stars In “The Big Pump”

Poker Face season 2, episode 10, is the first episode of Poker Face season 2 that features a handful of returning supporting characters alongside series protagonist Charlie Cale, played by Natasha Lyonne. Patti Harrison returns as Alex, who gets caught up in Charlie’s investigation into Brick and is part of the end-of-episode showdown. Myra Lucretia Taylor returns as Noreen, a tenant at the apartment complex where Charlie is crashing. Kareem Rahma also briefly returns as Ted, the wealthy guy who purchased Anne Saint Marie’s rent-controlled apartment in Poker Face season 2, episode 9.

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Natasha Lyonne as Charlie Cale: Lyonne is best known for her roles in the TV series Russian Doll and Orange is the New Black, and feature films like His Three Daughters and American Pie.

Method Man as Frank “Brick” Bricatino: Method Man is best known as an original member of the legendary hip-hop group Wu-Tang Clan. Born Clifford Smith, Jr., Method Man began acting in the late 1990s and has appeared on TV shows such as Oz and The Wire as well as films such as Garden State and How High. Recently, he played Davis in Power Book II: Ghost and Sam in Godfather of Harlem.

Patti Harrison as Alex: Harrison is best known for her roles in Together Together, The Lost City, and I Think You Should Leave. She has recently appeared in The Electric State, Trolls Band Together, and The Great North.

Natasha Leggero as Lily Bricatino: Leggero is best known for her roles in films such as He’s Just Not That Into You, Let’s Be Cops, and The Do-Over. She’s also appeared in TV shows such as Another Period, Hacks, American Dad!, and The Midnight Gospel.

Jason Ritter as Rodney Schomberg: Ritter is best known for his roles in Matlock, Accused, and A Million Little Things. He has recently appeared in Raising Dion, Gen V, and Frozen II.

Myra Lucretia Taylor as Noreen: Taylor is best known for her roles in The Big Sick, American Fiction, and Unfaithful. She has recently appeared in Agent Stoker, Blue Bloods, and Atlanta.

Kareem Rahma as Ted: Rahma is best known for his roles in Or Something, Out of Order, and Keep the Meter Running. He’s recently appeared in After Midnight and The Vibes.

Laith Wallschleger as Kevin: Wallschleger is best known for his roles in Paradise, NCIS, and American Sports Story.

Katario Dupreè Young as Satish: Young is best known for his roles in Days of Our Lives, Nashville, and S.W.A.T.

Andrea Gallo as Bessie: Gallo is best known for her roles in Goosebumps, City on a Hill, and Law & Order: SVU.

Tyler Brooks as Mitch: Brooks is best known for his roles in Power Book II: Ghost, Blue Bloods, and How Not to Date While Trans.

How Charlie Used A Fitness Tracker To Expose Brick & Save Her Life

Brick Trapped Her In The Sauna After She Found A Workout Linking Him To Rodney

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After initially thinking Brick was a nice guy and reluctantly signing up for a membership at his gym, Charlie became suspicious of Brick after catching him in a lie about why a customer named Kevin was upset. With Alex’s help, Charlie catches Brick in another lie about nobody being around to spot for Rodney during his apparently fatal lifting accident. Once Charlie’s lie-detecting alarms started to ring, she and Alex found a bunch of baby formulas in Brick’s office, which initially seemed normal considering Lily’s profession. Charlie tries to deter Alex from investigating further, knowing Brick might be a threat, but the two return to the gym that night.

With Alex’s help, Charlie catches Brick in another lie about nobody being around to spot for Rodney during his apparently fatal lifting accident.

After Charlie visits a café, she realizes that the clean-freak Rodney was a health and safety inspector, which enables her to piece together the clues connecting the baby formula, breast milk, and Kevin’s gross and distinct belching. She reapproaches Brick about the Rodney incident at the gym and discovers that he is lying, hiding in the sauna before Rodney traps her inside after she accidentally liked a workout on the gym’s shared fitness tracker linking him to Rodney’s death. Charlie did a bunch of workout movies that would send notifications to Alex on her fitness watch, which is how she was able to signal to Alex she was in danger.

Why Brick Didn’t Kill Charlie & Alex After Lily Showed Up

Brick’s Inner Manchild Comes Out In Full Form

Alex rescues Charlie from the sauna at Brick’s gym, only to be confronted by Brick, who won’t let them leave. Brick childishly throws dumbbells and threatens to kill Charlie and Alex, but the sudden appearance of Lily, who speaks to Brick in a maternal tone, stops Brick in his tracks.

Like a kid getting caught stealing, Brick breaks down and cries like a baby, admitting his wrongdoing and his guilt over killing Rodney. Like a true child, Brick was only upset that he had gotten caught and really didn’t care about Rodney one way or another. Lily gives Brick some fresh breast milk, which he chugs like an animal, but tells Charlie and Alex to call the police.

What Charlie & Alex’s Friendship Means For Poker Face Season 2

Charlie Has Been Riding Solo Up Until This Point

Charlie and Alex in a sauna in Poker Face

With only two episodes left to go in Poker Face season 2, Charlie may be riding it out in her new NYC setting, which means she may have a new sidekick for the remainder of the season. Charlie has befriended many acquaintances throughout both seasons of Poker Face, but has mostly been riding solo in Poker Face season 2, so the introduction of Alex as a sidekick would be a pleasant surprise. Poker Face season 2, episode 10 ends with Charlie telling Alex her whole backstory, which could suggest her new character is here to stay for the rest of the season, whether Charlie stays in New York or not.