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Season 5 – Billions

2020

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Wealth, influence and corruption collide in this drama set in New York. Shrewd U.S. attorney Chuck Rhoades is embroiled in a high-stakes game of predator vs. prey with Bobby Axelrod, an ambitious hedge-fund king. To date, Rhoades has never lost an insider trading case -- he's 81-0 -- but when criminal evidence turns up against Axelrod, he proceeds cautiously in building the case against Axelrod, who employs Rhoades' wife, psychiatrist Wendy, as a performance coach for his company. Wendy, who has been in her position longer than Chuck has been in his, refuses to give up her career for her husband's legal crusade against Axelrod. Both men use their intelligence, power and influence to outmaneuver the other in this battle over billions. The high-profile cast is led by Emmy winner Paul Giamatti ("John Adams") as Chuck Rhoades.

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Critics Consensus

The machinations of the rich and infamous continue to enthrall in Billions' fifth season, with Corey Stoll proving a worthy addition to this arena of financial chicanery.

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Kelly Lawler

USA Today

Darkly comedic and full of delicious twists and turns, the series is a juicy melodrama that delights in poking fun at the lifestyles of the rich and famous.

Jan 12, 2022

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Brad Newsome

Sydney Morning Herald

The enduring brilliance of Giamatti and the goodwill that he and the likes of Lewis, Maggie Siff and David Costabile have earned elsewhere give the self-aware melodrama a watchability lacking in other series set in the soulless world of high finance.

Sep 9, 2021

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Jude Dry

indieWire

No doubt he will start making moves soon, but who has time to wait and see? Time is money, people. "Billions" should know that.

Rated: C-

May 18, 2020

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Leah Sydney

Showbiz 411

BILLIONS gleefully begins without missing a conniving step! BILLIONS is addictive, sleek and cunning, one of the best series ever on TV!

Sep 8, 2021

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James Croot

Stuff.co.nz

While perhaps the show's sometimes breathless action, endless twists and frequent table-turning are starting to show signs of wear, Billions still offers one of the most entertaining hours on television.

Sep 7, 2021

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Dan Jackson

Thrillist

Hopefully, the rage room provided some clarity. They clearly smell blood in the water -- better keep swimming.

May 6, 2020

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Mark P

I like Billions, this season starting the get stale. Still enjoyed it but seemed to drag on.

Rated 3 out of 5 stars

07/03/24

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Marcus L

Still a very good show

Rated 5 out of 5 stars

02/19/24

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Husky S

Wendy Rhoades is the one, the rest...

Rated 0.5 out of 5 stars

02/18/23

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Audience Member

What happened? Season 4 was not great, but at least was watchable. Just couldnt finish this season, it was a disservice to the legacy of the first seasons.

Rated 0.5 out of 5 stars

01/09/23

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Audience Member

The back and forth with Chuck and Axe is getting a bit old.

Rated 3.5 out of 5 stars

01/09/23

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Brian F

I understand they had to orchestrate an exit for Axe because the actor was leaving (best actor on the show), but they fell short on the trap. It was like believing that a grandmaster chess player would fall for an intermediate trap. So, that was my big problem with the season. Putting that aside, I loved letting Axe escape at the end. It was like the end of the Firm letting the main character skip town with money to a somewhat happy ending. I wish I could afford to live in Switzerland!

Rated 3.5 out of 5 stars

05/21/22

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Damian Lewis

Bobby "Axe" Axelrod

Paul Giamatti

Chuck Rhoades

Maggie Siff

Wendy Rhoades

Toby Leonard Moore

Bryan Connerty

David Costabile

Mike "Wags" Wagner

Dola Rashad

Kate Sacker

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Episode 1

Aired May 3, 2020

The New Decas

Bobby 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.

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Episode 2

Aired May 10, 2020

The Chris Rock Test

Axe 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.

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Episode 3

Aired May 17, 2020

Beg, Bribe, Bully

Chuck 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.

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Episode 4

Aired May 24, 2020

Opportunity Zone

Axe'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 on an interesting new client.

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Episode 5

Aired May 31, 2020

Contract

Axe 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.

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Episode 6

Aired Jun 7, 2020

The Nordic Model

Axe'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.

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Episode 7

Aired Jun 14, 2020

The Limitless S...

Axe 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.

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Episode 8

Aired Sep 5, 2021

Copenhagen

Axe sends Wags to dig up dirt on Prince, discovering one of his weaknesses; a visit to Axe Cap puts Wendy and Tanner at odds; Chuck looks for alternative methods to save his father, but an old mistake threatens to sidetrack him.

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Episode 9

Aired Sep 12, 2021

Implosion

As 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.

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Episode 10

Aired Sep 19, 2021

Liberty

As 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; Axe rings an unexpected ally to get intel on Chuck.

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Episode 11

Aired Sep 26, 2021

Victory Smoke

With 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.

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Episode 12

Aired Oct 3, 2021

No Direction Home

Chuck, Axe and Prince maneuver to outsmart each other; Taylor is stuck at a crossroads while Wendy struggles to sort out her personal life; shifting alliances lead the future of Axe Capital down an unexpected path.

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