How many episodes are in High Stakes?

High Stakes has 6 episodes in this listed season.

When does High Stakes premiere?

High Stakes premieres on 2025-09-05.

Is High Stakes a new series?

High Stakes is a new series (Season 1).

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High Stakes(2025)

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12+6 eps

S01

Drama

Out of financial need, 25-year-old Ayla, a highly gifted astrophysics student and devout Muslim, takes up poker. Fascinated by the game and influenced by former pro Vincent, she risks everything.

Feels like

high-stakes pokeranalytical obsessiondesperate choicesfaith under pressure

ON AIR: SEP 5Season 1Archived listing

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