Billions

2016
4.7
388 reviews
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Season 2 episodes (16)

1 Risk Management
2/19/17
Investigator Oliver Dake looks into Chuck Rhoades' misconduct regarding his case on Bobby Axelrod. Meanwhile, Bobby and his new Chief of Staff put in place security measures to ensure the safety of Axe Capital. Desperate to bring Wendy back to his hedge fund, Axe makes a surprise visit to her office after Wendy takes a job at Todd Krakow Capital. Oliver Dake continues to sweat Chuck's confidants and finds some revealing information about their loyalty. Axelrod, fearing for his company, enlists help from a friend to take down Rhoades once and for all.
2 Dead Cat Bounce
2/26/17
Axe turns his attention away from the lawsuit against Rhoades and instead goes to war with his new enemy Todd Krakow, but taking him down isn't as easy as he thought. Investigator Oliver Dake uses blackmail to prove that Chuck did not recuse himself from the Bobby Axelrod case.With Washington trying to destroy his career, Chuck Rhoades is determined to find his way out of bankruptcy and buy time.
3 Optimal Play
3/5/17
Axe takes an interest in the New York Giants and wants to make a bid. Chuck leads a sting on Lawrence Boyd and collects dirt that'll disgrace his name. Meanwhile, the Alpha Cup poker tournament is in full swing with Krakow and Axe facing off, and Wendy in Todd's corner. Axe fights through his feelings and recruits Taylor to bring home the gold.
4 The Oath
3/12/17
Chuck's case seems to have stalled out. Under pressure to make progress, he develops a new strategy. Wendy helps a tech billionaire assess a candidate for a special project. Axe considers pledging half his net worth to charity. Lara's business faces a rival. Meanwhile, Axe and Chuck find themselves in a room together for the first time since they faced off at end of Season One.
5 Currency
3/19/17
Chuck, Connerty and Sacker must rely on an anxious insider who's willing to wear a wire. Meanwhile, Axe's numbers take a big hit and he's suddenly facing a down quarter. He scouts ideas for a quick financial play with a huge payoff. Wendy rediscovers her passion for her former job at Axe Capital as she works with an old colleague. The realities of expanding Lara's business come between her and Axe.
6 Indian Four
3/26/17
Axe negotiates with a reluctant seller, who is key to the success of Axe's municipal bond play in Sandicot. Wendy makes a professional decision that adds further conflict to her relationship with Chuck. When attempts to negotiate a deal with a high profile defendant fail, Chuck's office faces the uncertainty of jury selection. Tensions between Lara and Axe escalate during a dinner date.
7 Victory Lap
4/2/17
Axe assembles a war room in the Hamptons following a disastrous setback in Sandicot for Axe Capital. The fate of the town hangs in the balance while Axe seeks counsel on how best to recoup his losses. Chuck capitalizes on a high profile victory, but alienates Wendy in the process, causing the couple to change the status of their separation.
8 The Kingmaker
4/9/17
Axe investigates who was behind the breakdown in his dealings in Sandicot, but faces formidable opposition. Chuck digs up dirt on a political rival. Lara makes a PR trip to Sandicot ease the tension between the town and the Axelrods. Wendy helps Taylor solve a problem at Axe Capital, and invests in their well being. Chuck and Senior attend a white-tie affair to curry favor with a powerful ally.
9 Sic Transit Imperium
4/16/17
Chuck faces external pressure to influence his office, and drop an ongoing investigation. Axe is offered inside information from a former Axe Cap employee and considers whether to use it. Lara plans a lavish birthday celebration for Axe, and Wendy deliberates her invitation. At Axe's celebration, Lara discovers Axe has lied to her about his relationship with Wendy. Chuck is willing to support Ira and Senior's investment in a juice company that is on the verge of going public.
10 With or Without You
4/23/17
Axe deals with a major family disturbance involving Lara and the kids. Chuck considers the potential pitfalls of his personal life while being vetted for political advancement. Wendy tries to right a wrong she committed against Axe. Chuck and Wendy open up to each other at an impromptu dinner.
11 Golden Frog Time
4/30/17
All eyes are on the rise or fall of Ice Juice's IPO. Chuck finds he has much at stake in the success of the company. Meanwhile, Senior, too, is heavily invested. Axe takes a massive short out on Ice Juice and takes steps to insure its failure. Wendy wrestles with a familiar and uncomfortable position: caught between Axe and Chuck.
12 Ball in Hand
5/7/17
Axe receives news from an unexpected source that he's in the crosshairs of law enforcement. While Axe moves quickly to safeguard his livelihood, Chuck arranges the last pieces of his long game to order to secure victory. Lara marshals her resources to protect what is hers. Wendy and Chuck make a momentous decision about the state of their marriage.
101 About Billions Season 2
6/19/17
The power struggle continues in a new season of the hit Showtime Original Series ‘Billions.' Paul Giamatti and Damian Lewis take us inside the high stakes, high finance drama about two titanic figures on a collision course.
102 Character Profile: Taylor
6/19/17
Season-only
Meet Taylor Mason, the brilliant new analyst and budding protégé of hedge fund king Bobby Axelrod in ‘Billions,' the hit Showtime Original Series.
103 Character Profile: Wags
6/26/17
Season-only
David Costabile returns as Mike ‘Wags' Wagner in ‘Billions,' the hit Showtime Original Series about the high stakes world of New York finance.
104 Character Profile: Kate
7/3/17
Season-only
Condola Rashad returns as Kate Sacker in the Showtime Original Series about power politics in the world of New York high finance, Billions.

About this show

What happens when voracious power players at the top of their fields go head-to-head? Brilliant hedge fund titans and a brash U.S. District Attorney play a dangerous, winner-take-all game of cat and mouse where the stakes run into ten figures. Ultimately forced to answer the question: what is power worth?

Ratings and reviews

4.7
388 reviews
ABCDEF
July 19, 2020
Completely engrossing, and essential viewing for anyone with a keen interest in both politics and Wall St. Unlike most Wall St movies, where all the leading roles are held by white men, Billions has a diverse cast of characters that reflect the reality of our contemporary world. One of the central characters is non-gender-binary, and the use of non-binary pronouns (them/they/their) is done effortlessly and without fanfare. There is good gender balance: several of the central characters are women (a doctor, a self-made billionaire, a prosecutor in the NY Southern District) as are many of the other important characters (the NY attorney general in season 1, a spunky analyst in series 5, etc). These women are smart, capable, engaged with their work and with the world, and have rich and complex characters. There are many people of colour (African, Asian, etc) in key roles (including a black female prosecutor who is outstanding); these people have interesting and important roles (prosecutor, attorney general, analyst, head of marketing, etc) and their colour is incidental to their roles. Sexual-preference diversity is also treated in a very uncomplicated and non-judgemental way. For instance, a number of the characters are gay or bisexual, but their sexuality is completely incidental to their roles in the movie. The "human element" is also hugely important. Indeed, this is more a story about how psychological factors - ego, anger, fear, etc - drive our actions. In short: just brilliant.
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MadisonT Madison
October 6, 2022
Billions is an entertaining show in my opinion. It also depends on the individual's mindset when watching the show. A person can become depressed due to the environment the show gives. The language is about money, millions, billions not 20 or 30 or 100 dollars Us average folks talk amongst each other. I like the show because of the possibilities I can achieve by staying focus, do right by myself as I do right by people in order to move through life and have a successful business.
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A Google user
April 30, 2018
IT WAS A HORRIBLE THAN ANYTHING I EVER WATCHED DO NOT WASTE YOUR MONEY JUST GET GAME CALLED GRANNY IF YOU LIKE SCARY THIS IS REAL SCARY AND IF YOU DONT LIKE SCARY STUFF THAN GET THE GAME IMMPOSABLE BOTTLE FLIP
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