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Billions

Go for broke.

7.8IMDb1K votesStrongly recommended
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2016 – 20237 seasons · 84 episodesTV-MAEnded
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TV DNA

How Billions actually feels to watch, measured on the traits our editors track across every series.

Signature profile

Billions reads strongest on Character Depth, Emotional Weight and Bingeability.

Character DepthVery strong8.4

How fully written and psychologically layered the ensemble is.

Emotional WeightStrong6.8

How much the series is designed to affect you.

BingeabilityStrong5.6

How hard it is to stop after one episode.

SerializedStrong5.5

How much each hour depends on the one before it.

Cliffhanger IntensityPresent4.0

How often an episode ends on a hook you can't ignore.

TensionPresent4.0

The sustained pressure the series keeps you under.

SpectacleLight3.5

Visual ambition — scale, craft and set-piece filmmaking.

World BuildingLight3.5

The scale, internal logic and texture of the world.

HumourLight2.5

How often the series is genuinely funny, by design.

The story

What it's about

Shrewd, savvy U.S. Attorney Chuck Rhoades and the brilliant, ambitious hedge fund king Bobby "Axe" Axelrod are on an explosive collision course, with each using all of his considerable smarts, power and influence to outmaneuver the other. The stakes are in the billions in this timely, provocative series.

The run

Seasons

7 seasons · 84 episodes.

  • Official poster for Specials

    Season 0 · Complete

    Specials

    20169 episodes

  • Official poster for Season 1

    Season 1 · Complete

    Season 1

    201612 episodes

    7.7IMDb

    What happens when two voracious power players at the top of their fields go head to head? Brilliant hedge fund titan Bobby "Axe" Axelrod and brash U.S. District Attorney Chuck Rhoades play a dangerous, winner-take-all game of cat and mouse where the stakes run into ten figures. Both are ultimately forced to answer the question: what is power worth?

    Best episode · S01E12 The Conversation

  • Official poster for Season 2

    Season 2 · Complete

    Season 2

    201712 episodes

    7.5IMDb

    In season two, Bobby 'Axe' Axelrod uses his considerable resources to exact revenge on U.S. Attorney Chuck Rhoades. Axe's move sends Chuck reeling as he finds himself under investigation, forced to scramble to hang on to his office and his family.

    Best episode · S02E08 The Kingmaker

  • Official poster for Season 3

    Season 3 · Complete

    Season 3

    201812 episodes

    7.5IMDb

    Season three finds Chuck Rhoades and Bobby Axelrod in a world that has shifted on its axis. Both men are still determined to destroy the other, but must also battle for their own survival amid new forces and powerful enemies. Wendy Rhoades—Chuck's wife and Axe's performance coach—is all in for both of them, an uneasy and dangerous position for her, and one that ultimately puts her to a decision that could alter the direction of her life irrevocably.

    Best episode · S03E12 Elmsley Count

  • Official poster for Season 4

    Season 4 · Complete

    Season 4

    201912 episodes

    7.7IMDb

    Former enemies Bobby Axelrod and Chuck Rhoades, and Wendy Rhoades, the chief counselor to each, have come together to form an uneasy but highly effective alliance aimed at the eradication of all their rivals, including Taylor Mason and Bryan Connerty.

    Best episode · S04E04 Overton Window

  • Official poster for Season 5

    Season 5 · Complete

    Season 5

    202012 episodes

    7.2IMDb

    In season five, Bobby Axelrod and Chuck Rhoades see their vicious rivalry reignited, while new enemies rise and take aim. Social impact pioneer Mike Prince poses a true threat to Axe’s dominance, and Chuck feuds with a formidable district attorney. Taylor Mason is forced back to Axe Capital, where they must fight to protect their employees and their assets. Wendy Rhoades reevaluates her loyalties and forges surprising new alliances that put her at odds with both Chuck and Axe.

    Best episode · S05E12 No Direction Home

  • Official poster for Season 6

    Season 6 · Complete

    Season 6

    202212 episodes

    5.3IMDb

    New money means no mercy as Mike Prince takes the Axe Capital throne. Meanwhile, Chuck Rhoades is convinced no one should have that much wealth – or power. As all the players seek out new alliances only one thing’s for certain… wealth means war.

    Best episode · S06E01 Cannonade

  • Official poster for Season 7

    Season 7 · Complete

    Season 7

    202312 episodes

    6.5IMDb

    It takes one to break one in a final season like no other. Bobby Axelrod and Chuck Rhodes have been adversaries and they’ve been allies but when the stakes escalate beyond Wall Street their game of one-upmanship threatens to topple empires as Axe returns with a score to settle. It’ll be a triumph for some, and a tumble for others.

    Best episode · S07E12 Admirals Fund

Where the series peaks

Best Episodes

The hours that define the show, ranked by audience response and editorial signal.

Still from The Deal

S01E06

The Deal

8.4IMDb17 votes

Wendy facilitates a deal that hinges on a meeting between Chuck and Axe.

21 Feb 201659 min
Still from Elmsley Count

S03E12

Elmsley Count

8.3IMDb13 votes

Axe dominates a capital raise event, but is soon challenged by an unexpected competitor. Chuck looks to strike the ultimate blow on an enemy. Wendy reckons with past decisions, and chooses a side. Connerty confronts Sacker about Chuck's activities. Taylor takes a big position.

10 Jun 201856 min
Still from Overton Window

S04E04

Overton Window

8.3IMDb14 votes

Axe Cap suffers an attack at a crucial moment. Taylor considers going into business with an unexpected partner. Axe asks for Chuck's help. Chuck makes a bold move to advance his own career.

7 Apr 201960 min
Still from Redemption

S03E10

Redemption

8.2IMDb12 votes

Axe explores an unappealing investment at a desperate moment. Taylor makes a personal compromise for business. Chuck suspects a major foe may be on to his scheme. Sacker calls in a favor from the FBI. Wendy advises an Axe Capper to make bold moves.

27 May 201859 min
Still from Extreme Sandbox

S04E12

Extreme Sandbox

8.2IMDb12 votes

Axe makes a big decision. Connerty gets closer to the truth. Tensions rise, and dynamics shift. Season Finale

9 Jun 201960 min

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