Billions
A high-stakes drama set in the world of New York high finance, focusing on the collision between two titan figures. Ruthless, blue-blooded U.S. Attorney Chuck Rhoades and brilliant, self-made hedge fund king Bobby "Axe" Axelrod engage in a complex game of cat-and-mouse as they use their vast power, influence, and legal maneuvering to destroy each other.
Released: 2016-01-17
Creators:
Brian Koppelman
David Levien
Andrew Ross Sorkin
Network: Showtime
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Characters
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Bobby Axelrod
Damian Lewis
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Chuck Rhoades
Paul Giamatti
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Wendy Rhoades
Maggie Siff
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Mike "Wags" Wagner
David Costabile
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Lara Axelrod
Malin Åkerman
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Bryan Connerty
Toby Leonard Moore
Episodes
Pilot
Chuck Rhoades is tipped off to an insider trading case involving Axe Capital and must decide whether to pursue it.
Director:
Neil Burger
Writers:
Brian Koppelman
David Levien
Andrew Ross Sorkin
Released: 2016-01-17
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Naming Rights
Axe installs strict compliance measures to protect the firm while Chuck's investigation is derailed.
Director:
Neil Burger
Writers:
Brian Koppelman
David Levien
Released: 2016-01-24
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YumTime
Axe makes an activist play for a bakery corporation, which hits close to home for Chuck.
Director:
Scott Hornbacher
Writer:
Willie Reale
Released: 2016-01-31
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Short Squeeze
Axe takes a trip to see Metallica with friends while his firm faces a short squeeze.
Director:
James Foley
Writer:
Young Il Kim
Released: 2016-02-07
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The Good Life
Axe disappears on his yacht, leading to rumors that he is quitting the business.
Director:
Neil LaBute
Writer:
Heidi Schreck
Released: 2016-02-14
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The Deal
Wendy facilitates a meeting between Chuck and Axe to negotiate a settlement.
Director:
James Foley
Writers:
Brian Koppelman
David Levien
Released: 2016-02-21
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The Punch
Axe's aggressive behavior leads to a public altercation that threatens his image.
Director:
Stephen Gyllenhaal
Writers:
Brian Koppelman
David Levien
Released: 2016-03-06
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Boasts and Rails
A mole is discovered within the U.S. Attorney's office, causing a scramble to identify the source.
Director:
John Dahl
Writer:
Wes Jones
Released: 2016-03-13
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Where the Fuck Is Donnie?
Axe's key trader goes missing just as he is about to be subpoenaed by Chuck's team.
Directors:
Anna Boden
Ryan Fleck
Writer:
Peter Blake
Released: 2016-03-20
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Quality of Life
Following a death in the Axe Capital family, Axe and Wendy's relationship is tested.
Director:
Karyn Kusama
Writer:
Willie Reale
Released: 2016-03-27
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Magical Thinking
Axe suffers a massive loss on a trade and turns to Wendy for psychological help.
Directors:
Anna Boden
Ryan Fleck
Writers:
Brian Koppelman
David Levien
Released: 2016-04-03
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The Conversation
Chuck and Axe finally have an explosive face-to-face confrontation in the ruins of Axe's office.
Director:
Michael Cuesta
Writers:
Brian Koppelman
David Levien
Andrew Ross Sorkin
Released: 2016-04-10
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