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- SHOWTIME
- Mar 17, 2019
- SHOWTIME
- Mar 17, 2019
Summary Hedge fund king Bobby ‘Axe’ Axelrod (Damian Lewis) comes under investigation by U.S. Attorney Chuck Rhoades (Paul Giamatti). It’s a high stakes war set in the fast-paced, ego-driven world of high finance where both men are forced to answer the question: What is power worth?
Created By: Brian Koppelman, David Levien, Andrew Ross Sorkin
- SHOWTIME
- Mar 17, 2019
- SHOWTIME
- Mar 17, 2019
Summary Hedge fund king Bobby ‘Axe’ Axelrod (Damian Lewis) comes under investigation by U.S. Attorney Chuck Rhoades (Paul Giamatti). It’s a high stakes war set in the fast-paced, ego-driven world of high finance where both men are forced to answer the question: What is power worth?
Created By: Brian Koppelman, David Levien, Andrew Ross Sorkin
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Universal Acclaim
Based on 4 Critic Reviews
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Metascore
Universal Acclaim
Based on 4 Critic Reviews
87
100% Positive
4 Reviews
4 Reviews
0% Mixed
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0% Negative
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The series itself came into existence prior to Donald Trump’s ascendance to the presidency, and its piggish swagger felt like almost too much. Now it is the perfect pleasure, encapsulating all that we loathe about the hyper-wealthy and the ruthless calculations they make to consolidate power while allowing us to appreciate the brazen, strutting might and certainty with which these titans operate.
User Score
Generally Favorable
Based on 28 User Ratings
7.1
68% Positive
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19 Ratings
18% Mixed
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14% Negative
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4 Ratings
User Score
Generally Favorable
Based on 28 User Ratings
7.1
68% Positive
19 Ratings
19 Ratings
18% Mixed
5 Ratings
5 Ratings
14% Negative
4 Ratings
4 Ratings
By far the best thing on at the moment. It has its flaws, complexity of plot, then over simplification. How many TV progs, make you feel tension and excitement, watching the story/plot build? Excellent acting, suspension of disbelief works and works well.
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SEASON 4
Season four of Billions charts a middle path, shifting around enough of its usual architecture to feel fresh, while also continuing to follow most of its original characters and stories. ... It’s fun to keep the game board mostly the same while swapping all the usual allegiances. It’s especially satisfying to watch Chuck and Bobby scheme together.
Whatever else the series has to say about the current times and national mood, Billions works because the focus remains steadfastly on the characters. Occasionally funny and frequently profane, it provides commentary without being heavy-handed, and escapism by gliding through the serialized jockeying for power and advantage against a decadent backdrop of the lifestyles of the .001-percent bracket.
Season 4 was very good but not great like prior seasons. There were some noticeable plausibility issues that hadn't surfaced before. Some plot elements were rushed, like Chuck regaining power/influence as NY AG in the span of one or two eps. And the Musketeer-esque dialogue that characterized "Wags" has now spread to Ari Spyros who utilizes Shakespearan lingo more to comedic than dramatic effect. Sometimes the dialogue seems like it's from 1700's euro-military. And our crew continues their banter peppered with pop culture references, mainly from film. One element that I do still like in this show is that bad things still happen to our primary characters, they're not immune from problems, both petty and large, so that helps to "keep it real". The season finale made for a good launching point into next season which has been confirmed, just have to wait another freakin year, ugh.
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SEASON 4
Still fun after these few years, until John Malkovich arrives to chew scenery and deliver the worst Russian accent heard since...John Malkovich in Rounders. The season is somewhat dented by the lack of chemistry between Damian Lewis and Nina Arianda but elevated by the subtle and complex father-child relationship of Taylor and their Dad.
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SEASON 4
The first season was OK, but this show has succumbed to “series preservation syndrome”, in which the writers decide to write not to create a compelling story arc, but to create a rationale for yet another season. Plus, the writing is God-awful and pompous and almost all of the characters are insufferable.
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