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- CreatorBrian KoppelmanDavid LevienAndrew Ross SorkinStarsPaul GiamattiDamian LewisMaggie SiffNew money means no mercy as Mike Prince takes the Axe Capital throne. 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.Series Overall ★ 8.6 ★
Season 1: ★★★½
Season 2: ★★★★½
Season 3: ★★★★
Season 4: ★★★½
Season 5: ★★★½
Best Episode: "Golden Frog Time" (S2, E11) - DirectorNeil BurgerStarsPaul GiamattiDamian LewisMaggie SiffU.S. Attorney Chuck Rhoades is tipped to a case of insider trading with links to billionaire hedge fund king Bobby "Axe" Axelrod, setting off a cat and mouse game where the stakes are high and intensely personal.Rating: 9.0
- DirectorNeil BurgerStarsPaul GiamattiDamian LewisMaggie SiffChuck's probe is temporarily derailed when he has to divert resources to a case against an Axe rival, billionaire Steven Birch. Axe makes an aggressive move under the guise of a charitable contribution to settle an old score.Rating: 8.4
- DirectorScott HornbacherStarsPaul GiamattiDamian LewisMaggie SiffChuck discovers that a rival has made inroads in the Axe case and that he needs to get it back. Meanwhile, Axe makes an activist play for a family owned bakery corporation in a move that reverberates back to Chuck.Rating: 8.4
- DirectorJames FoleyStarsPaul GiamattiDamian LewisMaggie SiffAxe must fend off a short squeeze led by Chuck's father. Chuck learns about the inner workings of Axe Capital, but must also take action against his father for stock manipulation. Axe reckons with a betrayal.Rating: 8.4
- DirectorNeil LaButeStarsPaul GiamattiDamian LewisMaggie SiffAxe orders his traders to unload their positions, before he unceremoniously disappears. Wags and Wendy struggle to maintain morale. Meanwhile, Chuck intensifies his investigation and sends the FBI to make a surprising arrest.Rating: 8.8
- DirectorJames FoleyStarsPaul GiamattiDamian LewisMaggie SiffWendy facilitates a deal that hinges on a meeting between Chuck and Axe.Rating: 8.9
- DirectorStephen GyllenhaalStarsPaul GiamattiDamian LewisMaggie SiffThe pressure from the US Attorney starts to affect Axe. Chuck uses the past to get the upper hand. And the case against Axe Capital gains a powerful weapon when Connerty turns a member of Axe's inner circle into an informant.Rating: 8.6
- DirectorJohn DahlStarsPaul GiamattiDamian LewisMaggie SiffAxe receives a tip that throws the US Attorney's case into jeopardy. Connerty faces a dilemma in how to respond, leading to conflict with Chuck. As the investigation intrudes on Lara's private life, a secret from Axe's past surfaces.Rating: 8.7
- DirectorSusanna WhiteStarsPaul GiamattiDamian LewisMaggie SiffThe repercussions of the revelations come home to roost. A sudden and mysterious disappearance sends both Axe and Chuck spinning. Connerty, Chuck and the FBI go into manhunt mode. Lara makes a painful sacrifice.Rating: 8.5
- DirectorKaryn KusamaStarsPaul GiamattiDamian LewisMaggie SiffA death forces both Axe and Wendy to do some soul searching, while creating a devastating setback for Chuck. In a brilliant counter move, Chuck enlists Lonnie Watley to expose a corrupt judge and grease the wheels for a future move.Rating: 8.5
- DirectorAnna BodenRyan FleckStarsPaul GiamattiDamian LewisMaggie SiffAxe loses big on a bad trade and turns to Wendy for help. Lu takes Lara back to the old neighborhood to remind her of their roots. Sacker and Connerty close the investigation just as Chuck finds evidence that could salvage the case.Rating: 8.8
- DirectorMichael CuestaStarsPaul GiamattiDamian LewisMaggie SiffAs Lara plans for the family to flee the country, Axe accuses Wendy of leaking the info that could land him in prison. A defiant Wendy threatens to expose Chuck, who goes in search of Axe and an explosive confrontation.Rating: 9.3
- DirectorReed MoranoStarsPaul GiamattiDamian LewisMaggie SiffChuck faces scrutiny within his office and from the Attorney General. Axe refortifies and weighs his options for retaliation. Wendy considers an offer from a rival hedge fund. Lara intervenes at her children's school.Rating: 8.6
- DirectorAnna BodenRyan FleckStarsPaul GiamattiDamian LewisMaggie SiffWith the help of a talented intern, Axe initiates a new financial play. Chuck deploys his team to find a high-profile case that might save his sinking status. Wendy navigates a minefield of questioning that could result in disaster.Rating: 8.5
- DirectorAlex GibneyStarsPaul GiamattiDamian LewisMaggie SiffAxe considers buying an NFL franchise, and finds an ally. Chuck begins a last ditch case by developing a low-level informant. Meanwhile, Wendy accompanies Axe's competitor to a charity poker tournament. Lara launches her new business.Rating: 8.8
- DirectorNoah EmmerichStarsPaul GiamattiDamian LewisMaggie SiffChuck develops a new strategy. Wendy assesses a candidate for a tech billionaire. Axe considers a major charitable pledge. Lara faces a rival. Meanwhile, Axe and Chuck find themselves together for the first time since their face off.Rating: 8.5
- DirectorSteph GreenStarsPaul GiamattiDamian LewisMaggie SiffChuck must rely on an anxious insider who's willing to wear a wire. Meanwhile, Axe scouts ideas for a quick play with a huge payoff. Wendy rediscovers her passion for her former job. Lara's business starts to affect her marriage.Rating: 8.7
- DirectorAdam ArkinStarsPaul GiamattiDamian LewisMaggie SiffAxe negotiates with a reluctant seller. Wendy makes a professional decision. Chuck's office faces the uncertainty of jury selection after a deal with a high profile defendant fails. Tensions between Lara and Axe escalate.Rating: 9.3
- DirectorJohn SingletonStarsPaul GiamattiDamian LewisMaggie SiffAxe assembles a war room and seeks counsel on how best to recoup his losses following a disastrous setback in Sandicot for Axe Capital. Chuck capitalizes on a high profile victory, but alienates Wendy in the process.Rating: 8.3
- DirectorOliver HirschbiegelStarsPaul GiamattiDamian LewisMaggie SiffAxe investigates the breakdown in his Sandicot dealings but faces formidable opposition. Chuck digs up dirt on a political rival. Lara makes a PR trip to Sandicot. Wendy helps Taylor solve a problem at Axe Capital.Rating: 8.7
- DirectorColin BuckseyStarsPaul GiamattiDamian LewisMaggie SiffAxe is offered inside information from a former employee. Chuck faces external pressure to drop an investigation. Lara plans a lavish birthday celebration for Axe only to discover he's lied to her about his relationship with Wendy.Rating: 8.5
- DirectorEd BianchiStarsPaul GiamattiDamian LewisMaggie SiffAxe deals with a disturbance involving Lara and the kids. Chuck considers the pitfalls of his personal life while being vetted for political advancement. At an impromptu dinner Chuck and Wendy open up to each other.Rating: 8.8
- DirectorKaryn KusamaStarsPaul GiamattiDamian LewisMaggie SiffChuck finds he has much at stake in the success of a new business venture; Axe takes out a massive short and takes steps to insure its failure. Wendy wrestles with a familiar and uncomfortable position: caught between Axe and Chuck.Rating: 9.8
- DirectorAnna BodenRyan FleckStarsPaul GiamattiDamian LewisMaggie SiffAxe receives news that he's in the cross-hairs of law enforcement. Chuck arranges the last pieces of his long game. Lara marshals resources to protect what's hers. Wendy and Chuck make a decision about their marriage.Rating: 9.3
- DirectorColin BuckseyStarsPaul GiamattiDamian LewisMaggie SiffChuck gets a mandate from a new boss. Axe braves a difficult choice following his indictment. Taylor generates a monster strategy. Lara threatens to pull her money from Axe Capital. Sacker strives to prove herself.Rating: 8.7
- DirectorNoah EmmerichStarsPaul GiamattiDamian LewisMaggie SiffChuck tries to cash in a favor owed to him by an honorable judge. Axe orchestrates creative new avenues for conducting trades. Wendy helps Taylor weather their first major crisis. Connerty continues chasing down Ice Juice leads.Rating: 8.4
- DirectorColin BuckseyStarsPaul GiamattiDamian LewisMaggie SiffChuck is given a perverse directive. Axe expands upon a secret venture. Taylor and Wags interview a different type of Axe Capital employee. Connerty and Dake close in on key witnesses in the Ice Juice sabotage.Rating: 8.8
- DirectorJohn DahlStarsPaul GiamattiDamian LewisMaggie SiffAxe explores the new arena of venture philanthropy and looks to neutralize old accomplices. Connerty's scrutiny of Chuck intensifies. Chuck tries to reconcile with his father. Wags pursues an intensely personal real estate acquisition.Rating: 8.7
- DirectorMatt ShakmanStarsPaul GiamattiDamian LewisMaggie SiffAxe and Chuck fight for the loyalty of the same witness. Taylor travels to Silicon Valley to explore new business opportunities. Dollar Bill plans a big short position on a pharmaceutical company stock.Rating: 8.5
- DirectorJohn DahlStarsPaul GiamattiDamian LewisMaggie SiffAxe tracks down a critical piece of evidence that could destroy him. Both Axe and Chuck reckon with how far they're willing to go to protect Wendy. The Ice Juice case comes to a head when a judge gives Connerty a difficult deadline.Rating: 9.2
- DirectorMichael MorrisStarsPaul GiamattiDamian LewisMaggie SiffAxe and Chuck face mounting evidence of their involvement in the Ice Juice sabotage. Taylor questions Wendy's authority and motivations at Axe Capital. Connerty makes his case in court but faces unexpected witness testimony.Rating: 9.1
- DirectorMike BinderStarsPaul GiamattiDamian LewisMaggie SiffAxe tries for a fresh start at Axe Capital. Chuck wrestles with whether to honor his word to a friend. Taylor asks for more independence. Lara and Axe negotiate a new arrangement regarding Lara's money.Rating: 9.0
- DirectorStacie PassonStarsPaul GiamattiDamian LewisMaggie SiffAxe makes a bold play to secure capital from a controversial source. Taylor chafes against Axe's recent moves. Chuck recruits the allies he needs to move forward with a new plan. Connerty seeks out a career opportunity.Rating: 8.8
- DirectorJake PolonskyStarsPaul GiamattiDamian LewisMaggie SiffAxe 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. Wendy advises an Axe Capper to make bold moves.Rating: 8.6
- DirectorJessica YuStarsPaul GiamattiDamian LewisMaggie SiffAxe determines his employees' worth at the year-end "comp" meetings. Chuck advances a dangerous plan, but is distracted by a friend in need of help. Taylor and Axe argue over Taylor's place and worth at the firm.Rating: 8.8
- DirectorColin BuckseyStarsPaul GiamattiDamian LewisMaggie SiffAxe dominates a capital raise event, but is soon challenged by a competitor. Chuck looks to strike the ultimate blow on an enemy. Wendy reckons with past decisions, and chooses a side. Taylor takes a big position.Rating: 9.4
- DirectorColin BuckseyStarsPaul GiamattiDamian LewisMaggie SiffSeason 4 begins with Axe closing ranks, determined to destroy Taylor. No longer U.S. Attorney, Chuck struggles to regain power. Taylor does what it takes to keep their new company afloat.Rating: 8.7
- DirectorAdam BernsteinStarsPaul GiamattiDamian LewisMaggie SiffAxe, still focused on wrecking Taylor and their new company, hits it off with a venture capitalist. Chuck sets his sights on a new position. Wendy asks Chuck to make a change.Rating: 8.4
- DirectorNeil BurgerStarsPaul GiamattiDamian LewisMaggie SiffAxe has to step in when a tip from Dollar Bill goes south quickly. Chuck faces a threat to his new career aspirations. Wendy and Axe develop a plan to derail Taylor's business. Taylor receives an important guest.Rating: 8.4
- DirectorClement VirgoStarsPaul GiamattiDamian LewisMaggie SiffAxe 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.Rating: 9.1
- DirectorMatthew McLootaStarsPaul GiamattiDamian LewisMaggie SiffChuck begins work in a new position. Axe is surprised by a visitor from his past. Wendy deals with the consequences of Chuck's actions. Taylor goes after an organization that has a history with Axe.Rating: 8.9
- DirectorJessica YuStarsPaul GiamattiDamian LewisMaggie SiffAxe discovers a trap set for him by Taylor. Chuck and Wendy navigate marital issues. Wendy rekindles an unlikely friendship. Taylor pursues a new business venture. Connerty formulates a plan to go after Chuck.Rating: 8.2
- DirectorLaurie CollyerStarsPaul GiamattiDamian LewisMaggie SiffAxe and Wendy plan a new attack against Taylor. A favor Chuck did turns out to be a liability. Taylor makes a difficult choice for the good of their company.Rating: 8.5
- DirectorColin BuckseyStarsPaul GiamattiDamian LewisMaggie SiffAxe helps Rebecca with a business venture. Chuck faces off with US Attorney General Jeffcoat. Taylor ignites a public battle with Axe. Wendy suffers a blow that could jeopardize her career.Rating: 8.3
- DirectorNaomi GeraghtyStarsPaul GiamattiDamian LewisMaggie SiffChuck makes a dramatic move to help Wendy and Senior. Taylor goes after Axe by trying to sabotage someone close to him. Axe contends with difficulties at Axe Capital. Chuck reveals his priorities.Rating: 8.3
- DirectorAdam BernsteinStarsPaul GiamattiDamian LewisMaggie SiffWendy and Taylor each prep for a big day. Wags gets in touch with his sensitive side. Axe and Wendy's bond solidifies as he recalls a pivotal moment. Connerty reconnects with a figure from his past.Rating: 8.0
- DirectorMatthew McLootaStarsPaul GiamattiDamian LewisMaggie SiffWendy weighs her options. Senior makes a shocking discovery. Taylor offers an unlikely solution to help their business. Chuck launches an attack at an enemy. Axe contemplates a risky move.Rating: 8.3
- DirectorColin BuckseyStarsPaul GiamattiDamian LewisMaggie SiffAxe makes a big decision. Connerty gets closer to the truth. Tensions rise, and dynamics shift.Rating: 9.0
- DirectorMatthew McLootaStarsPaul GiamattiDamian LewisMaggie SiffBobby Axelrod reaches a major milestone. Chuck struggles to get his bearings, and he and Wendy navigate a new normal. Tensions are high at Axe Cap now that Taylor Mason is back. Axe faces off against new rival Mike Prince. Season premiereRating: 8.1
- DirectorLee TamahoriStarsPaul GiamattiDamian LewisMaggie SiffAxe chases a play at Mike Prince's conference. Chuck wrestles with his demons and chooses a new path. Wendy takes the lead as Axe Cap faces a threat. Taylor confronts a figure from their past.Rating: 7.7
- DirectorJohn DahlStarsPaul GiamattiDamian LewisMaggie SiffChuck returns to his alma mater to pursue an opportunity. Axe's big venture is sidelined by a family crisis. Taylor asserts independence with a risky play. Chuck puts Wendy in an awkward position.Rating: 8.4
- DirectorLaurie CollyerStarsPaul GiamattiDamian LewisMaggie SiffAxe's latest move takes him back to his roots but puts him in Mike Prince's line of fire. Chuck steps into a new role and meets an intriguing colleague. Taylor tries to salvage a missed opportunity. Wendy takes an interesting new client.Rating: 8.3
- DirectorAdam BernsteinStarsPaul GiamattiDamian LewisMaggie SiffAxe must reckon with his past to secure his future. Chuck plots against Axe with the help of some old associates. Chuck and Wendy both try to move on, but get forced together by an emergency. Wendy and Taylor embark on a new venture.Rating: 7.8
- DirectorShaz BennettStarsPaul GiamattiDamian LewisMaggie SiffAxe's plans are threatened when an old scheme resurfaces. Chuck wages war on a new front, but a dangerous gambit tests his budding relationship. Taylor looks to make an impact in an emerging field.Rating: 8.5
- DirectorDavid CostabileStarsPaul GiamattiDamian LewisMaggie SiffAxe makes big plays with an unconventional source of inspiration. Chuck goes to desperate lengths for family. Tensions rise in Wendy's relationships. Chuck and Sacker manipulate a past collaborator. Taylor steps up and takes charge.Rating: 7.6
- DirectorMatthew McLootaStarsPaul GiamattiDamian LewisMaggie SiffAxe dispatches Wags to dig up dirt on Prince, discovering a weakness that could wreck Prince's ambitions. A visit to Axe Cap puts Wendy and Tanner at odds. Chuck looks for alternative methods to save his father.8.2
- DirectorNeil BurgerStarsPaul GiamattiDamian LewisMaggie SiffAs Prince spirals in the wake of a scandal, Axe looks to take his attack to the next level, putting Taylor's business in the crossfire. Chuck reckons with his father's mortality. Wendy worries the money may be getting to Tanner.8.5
- DirectorNeil BurgerStarsPaul GiamattiDamian LewisMaggie SiffAs Axe Cap returns to the office, Axe makes a surprise announcement. Wendy's divorce becomes complicated when Chuck sticks his nose in the Mase Carb financials. Meanwhile, Axe rings an unexpected ally to get intel on Chuck.8.5
A solid Billions ep in which every character gets to show their charm - most particularly Wags. Wendy and Axe finally give into their true wants. - DirectorDaniel AttiasStarsPaul GiamattiDamian LewisMaggie SiffWith victory in sight for his bank, Axe plots to secure his deposits by poaching from Prince. Chuck, Prince and Sacker wrestle with the personal cost of their plan. Taylor looks to enlist an old foe. Wags prepares for a big day.8.8
The camera hold on Axe was chilling. He's finally been irreversibly outsmarted. - DirectorDaniel AttiasStarsPaul GiamattiDamian LewisMaggie SiffChuck, Axe and Prince maneuver to outsmart each other. Taylor finds themself at a crossroads while Wendy struggles to sort out her personal life. Shifting alliances lead the future of Axe Capital down an unexpected path. Season finale.9.0
It makes for a compelling end to his story - not a win, but an escape. Disappointing though it may be that he will leave the show - what will take his place remains of intrigue. I didn't expect to feel optimistic - but this end could reinvigorate the show.