Brash, bullish and testosterone fuelled; there has never been a show about finance like Billions. Ferociously intelligent and hugely entertaining; futures trading, capital gains and hedge funds have never been this thrilling.

Loosely based on the activities of crusading federal prosecutor of financial crimes Preet Bharara, the former U.S. Attorney for the Southern District of New York and his legal battles with hedge fund manager Steve Cohen of S.A.C. Capital Advisors, the series was created by Ocean’s Thirteen and Rounders co-writers Brian Koppelman and David Levien and The New York Times’ financial columnist Andrew Ross Sorkin, no relation to The West Wing’s Aaron Sorkin.

At the centre of the show is a cashed-up battle of wits between U.S. Attorney Chuck Rhoades (Paul Giamatti) who is trying to bring down hedge fund king Bobby "Axe" Axelrod (Damian Lewis). The war between the two powerful New York figures turns Wall Street into a battleground.

The two leads are astounding, delivering powerful career best performances. No mean feat considering that Giamatti has headlined the Golden Globe winning John Adams and was nominated for an Oscar for Cinderella Man and Lewis, who gained notoriety as the “is he? Isn’t he” terrorist in Homeland, has played Henry VIII in Wolf Hall and went to war in Band Of Brothers. When the pair face each other off it’s a chest-beating master class in hard stares and brutish banter.

The talent heavy cast also includes Maggie Siff (Mad Men, Sons Of Anarchy), Malin Akerman (Watchmen, The Comeback) and Toby Leonard Moore (Daredevil, John Wick) but Billions is always about the main protagonists and the financial feuding.

Billions is a binge-worthy, thought-provoking diatribe about money and what it does to people. In an era when greed is still good, the denizens of Wall Street still make for fascinating viewing.

Episodes

• S4 E1 Chucky Rhoades's Greatest Game

  • HD
  • CC
  • 5.1

  MA 15 Strong drug use, Coarse language

  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.

• S4 E2 Arousal Template

  • HD
  • CC
  • 5.1

  M Mature themes, Sex scenes, Coarse language

  Axe, 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.

• S4 E3 Chickentown

  • HD
  • CC
  • 5.1

  M Mature themes, Coarse language

  Axe 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.

• S4 E4 Overton Window

  • HD
  • CC
  • 5.1

  MA 15 Strong coarse language

  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.

• S4 E5 A Proper Sendoff

  • HD
  • CC
  • 5.1

  M Coarse language

  Chuck 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.

• S4 E6 Maximum Recreational Depth

  • HD
  • CC
  • 5.1

  M Coarse language, Mature themes

  Axe 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.

• S4 E7 Infinite Game

  • HD
  • CC
  • 5.1

  M Coarse language

  Axe 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.

• S4 E8 Fight Night

  • HD
  • CC
  • 5.1

  MA 15 Strong coarse language

  Axe helps Rebecca with a business venture. Chuck faces off with US Attorney General Jock Jeffcoat. Taylor ignites a public battle with Axe. Wendy suffers a blow that could jeopardize her career.

Cast

• Damian Lewis
• Paul Giamatti
• Maggie Siff
• Malin Åkerman
• Toby Leonard Moore
• David Costabile

Genres

• Drama

Features

• High Definition (HD)
• Closed Captions
• 5.1 Surround Sound
• Available to Download
• Chromecast Ready
• Airplay Ready