❌ Some viewers found the entire cast—outside of Charlie—too abrasive to root for.
Critics gave it a "Fresh" rating but noted it felt "a little flat" compared to the high bar of earlier episodes. Mixed Poker Face - Season 1Eps7
✅ Tim Blake Nelson and Charles Melton are heavily praised for their intense, gritty performances as rival drivers. ❌ Some viewers found the entire cast—outside of
The story dives into the world of dirt track racing, following a bitter rivalry between a seasoned veteran, Keith Owens (Tim Blake Nelson), and a ruthless young upstart, Davis McDowell (Charles Melton). Keith Owens (Tim Blake Nelson)
Unlike most episodes, this one focuses on an attempted murder rather than a completed one, shifting the stakes toward psychological and career-ending consequences rather than a body count.