Home > Billions > Season 1 « TV Series Page Billions: Season 1 (2016) SEASON: Season 1 Season 1 Season 2 Season 3 Season 4 Season 5 + WANT TO SEE Episode List Season 1 Billions Critics Consensus Despite a lack of likable characters, Billions' soapy melodrama and larger-than-life canvas offer plenty of repeat viewing potential. 77% TOMATOMETER Critic Ratings: 54 88% Audience Score User Ratings: 780 NEW More Info × Close ADD YOUR RATING Share on Facebook Post Want to See Add Rating My Rating × Want to See Post Share on Facebook Episodes 1 71% Pilot Air date: Jan 17, 2016 The world of high finance is explored by tracking the approaching collision between a savvy U.S. Attorney and a billionaire hedge-fund manager. In the opener, an inside tip sparks a high-level game of cat and mouse. More 2 75% Naming Rights Air date: Jan 24, 2016 Chuck's probe is temporarily derailed; Axe makes an aggressive move. More 3 71% YumTime Air date: Jan 31, 2016 Axe makes an activist play in a move that reverberates back to Chuck. More 4 100% Short Squeeze Air date: Feb 7, 2016 Axe deals with a betrayal; Chuck learns the inner workings of Axe Capital. More 5 71% The Good Life Air date: Feb 14, 2016 Axe unceremoniously disappears; Chuck intensifies his investigation. More 6 71% The Deal Air date: Feb 21, 2016 Wendy facilitates a deal that hinges on a meeting between Chuck and Axe. More 7 67% The Punch Air date: Mar 6, 2016 The pressure starts to affect Axe; Chuck uses the past to his advantage. More 8 100% Boasts and Rails Air date: Mar 13, 2016 A tip throws the case into jeopardy; secrets surface from Axe's past. More 9 67% Where the F. Is Donnie? Air date: Mar 20, 2016 A sudden and mysterious disappearance sends both Axe and Chuck spinning. More 10 100% Quality of Life Air date: Mar 27, 2016 Axe and Wendy do some soul searching; Chuck suffers a devastating setback. More Show More Episodes Billions: Season 1 Videos 0:31 Billions: Season 1 "Power, Justice, Influence, Respect" Teaser 0:33 Billions: Season 1 "It's Not About the Money" Teaser 0:32 Billions: Season 1 "Stop at Nothing" Teaser 0:33 Billions: Season 1 "Are You Threatening Me?" Teaser 0:32 Billions: Season 1 "Nothing Speaks Louder than Power" Teaser 1:00 BIllions: Season 1 "Follow the Money" Teaser 2:20 Billions: Season 1 Trailer 0:32 Billions: Season 1 Episode 10 Trailer 0:31 Billions: Season 1 Episode 2 Trailer 0:32 Billions: Season 1 Episode 9 Trailer View All Videos (19) Billions: Season 1 Photos View All Photos (120) Tv Season Info Paul Giamatti portrays ruthless U.S. Attorney Chuck Rhodes, who goes head to head with Damian Lewis' powerful but corrupt hedge-fund manager Bobby "Axe" Axelrod. As Rhodes investigates Axelrod in an attempt to bring his crimes to justice, a high-stakes battle between these two influential and ambitious men plays out in the world of New York politics and high finance. Also starring Maggie Siff, Malin Akerman and Toby Leonard Moore. Genre: Drama Network: Showtime Premiere Date: Jan 17, 2016 Exec. Producers: Brian Koppelman, David Levien, Andrew Ross Sorkin Cast Paul Giamatti as Chuck Rhoades Damian Lewis as Bobby 'Axe' Axelrod Malin Akerman as Lara Axelrod Condola Rashad as Kate David Costabile as Mike 'Wags' Wagner Maggie Siff as Wendy Rhoades Toby Leonard Moore as Bryan Connerty Show More Cast News & Interviews for Billions: Season 1 10 TV Shows You Should Binge-Watch This March Which Movie Star Fared Best on TV? Julia Roberts in Homecoming and More Small-Screen Debuts 10 TV Shows You Should Binge-Watch This March View All Billions: Season 1 News Episodes 1 71% Pilot Air date: Jan 17, 2016 The world of high finance is explored by tracking the approaching collision between a savvy U.S. Attorney and a billionaire hedge-fund manager. In the opener, an inside tip sparks a high-level game of cat and mouse. More 2 75% Naming Rights Air date: Jan 24, 2016 Chuck's probe is temporarily derailed; Axe makes an aggressive move. More 3 71% YumTime Air date: Jan 31, 2016 Axe makes an activist play in a move that reverberates back to Chuck. More 4 100% Short Squeeze Air date: Feb 7, 2016 Axe deals with a betrayal; Chuck learns the inner workings of Axe Capital. More 5 71% The Good Life Air date: Feb 14, 2016 Axe unceremoniously disappears; Chuck intensifies his investigation. More 6 71% The Deal Air date: Feb 21, 2016 Wendy facilitates a deal that hinges on a meeting between Chuck and Axe. More 7 67% The Punch Air date: Mar 6, 2016 The pressure starts to affect Axe; Chuck uses the past to his advantage. More 8 100% Boasts and Rails Air date: Mar 13, 2016 A tip throws the case into jeopardy; secrets surface from Axe's past. More 9 67% Where the F. Is Donnie? Air date: Mar 20, 2016 A sudden and mysterious disappearance sends both Axe and Chuck spinning. More 10 100% Quality of Life Air date: Mar 27, 2016 Axe and Wendy do some soul searching; Chuck suffers a devastating setback. More Show More Episodes Critic Reviews for Billions Season 1 All Critics (54) | Top Critics (23) | Fresh (41) | Rotten (13) Showtime calls this smart series an "examination" of profit, which seems just about the right word. Well-written, directed and acted, Billions is still badly in need of a more human touch. Jan 15, 2016 | Rating: B | Full Review… Verne Gay Newsday Top Critic There's enough talent in this Showtime drama - and plenty of soapy allures - to keep the candle burning throughout Season 1. Jan 15, 2016 | Rating: B- | Full Review… Ben Travers indieWire Top Critic Get Lewis, Giamatti, Siff, and Malin Akerman, who plays Axe's wife, on one show, start throwing around billions of dollars, mansions in the Hamptons, S&M, corporate takeovers, legal intrigue, and boldface names, and you've got something pretty enticing. Jan 15, 2016 | Full Review… Willa Paskin Slate Top Critic Paul Giamatti and Damian Lewis growl at each other like rabid bulldogs - really powerful ones - in Billions, a WWE bout set on Wall Street. But it's actresses Malin Akerman and Maggie Siff who stick out, each doing creative takes on Lady Macbeth. Jan 15, 2016 | Full Review… Neal Justin Minneapolis Star Tribune Top Critic Billions is full of itself in a good way, with Giamatti and Lewis dynamically leading the way while a solid supporting cast hangs in with them. Jan 15, 2016 | Rating: B+ | Full Review… Ed Bark Uncle Barky Top Critic Both actors are, as expected, very watchable - compelling, if not subtle. Jan 15, 2016 | Full Review… Matthew Gilbert Boston Globe Top Critic Extraordinary cast, extraordinary writing lead to a successful series. [Full Review in Spanish] Jul 10, 2018 | Full Review… Ángel S. Harguindey El Pais (Spain) An entertaining fantasy, Billions teaches you as much about the financial world as Empire teaches you about the music business or House of Cards does the road to the White House. Jan 15, 2016 | Full Review… John Powers NPR's Fresh Air But while the series, like its protagonists, has all the trappings of greatness, it never goes deep enough to justify how impressed it is with itself. Aug 28, 2017 | Full Review… Scott Meslow The Week It's a compelling, high-octane power-and-privilege romp -- essentially Gordon Gecko updated. Watch episode one and you'll want to watch them all. Aug 14, 2017 | Full Review… Bernice Harrison Irish Times View All Critic Reviews (54) Audience Reviews for Billions: Season 1 Apr 10, 2019 Great writing, great acting, and extremely entertaining. Brian S Mar 18, 2019 Fantastic show. Well written, well acted. Intense, on fire. The chemistry created between the various characters is on point. Christopher F Jan 12, 2019 Binge worthy series. Original, great acting. Rather make dominated but still enjoyable Jenny F Aug 23, 2018 best tv series so far Jul 08, 2018 The protagonist's name is AxelRod. Really? His first name includes a rod? Kinda over the top. There is not a single "good" character in the show. Every character is almost completely dark. The employees are bullied by the boss. I hated "Hardman" character in Suits and here he gets a lot more on screen time. You have to sit and watch through all his bull$hit. And I really mean that there isn't a single good character in this show. AxelRod buys a building just for a small humiliation in his childhood. Hardman's "ass-to-mouth" speech was when I quit the show. It's way too unrealistic as it goes on. Mugen H Jun 20, 2018 Paul Giamatti and Damian Lewiss ferocious rivalry is the single factor that keeps the show standing, without them the series would simply be unwatchable. Though the plot is compelling and its bigger-than-life display entertaining, it suffers from annoying characters and major plot holes. Steve%20 N Jun 20, 2018 Paul Giamatti AND DAMIAN LEWIS IS THE ONLY FACTOR THAT keepS THE SHOW AlIVE, WITHOUT THEM THE series SIMPLY COULDNT STAND ON ITS OWN. THOUGH THE PLOT IS COMPELLING AND IT'S BIGGER-THAN-LIFE display is entertaining, it suffers from anoying characters and major plot holes. Stav N Jun 12, 2018 one of my favorite shows. The two leads - (Giamatti and Lewis) are great kim u Oct 30, 2017 Criminally underrated. Surprisingly engaging and witty. Brilliant use of soundtrack and camerawork. And a huge respect for introducing the first non-binary character. Kinga E Oct 10, 2017 THE BEST SHOW ON ALL OF CABLE AND TV! PAUL GIAMATTI IS FANTASTIC THE WRITING AND ALL THE ACTORS ARE GREAT! ADDICTED! maria%20 g See all Audience reviews News & Features 150 Erotic Movies Ranked worst to best! 2019's Most Anticipated 63 movies coming up this year 200 Essential Movies Chosen by RT staff! 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