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Billions (2016)

Billions is a drama series created for Showtime that follows hedge fund manager Bobby Axelrod's quest to accumulate power and wealth, often leading him to utilize unscrupulous tactics. The one man standing in his way is U.S. Attorney Chuck Rhoades - who will do what it takes to ensure Axelrod is brought to justice. The series is based on several real-world cases featuring dramatizations and embellishments for entertainment purposes.

Billions
Drama

Cast
Maggie Siff , Toby Leonard Moore , Frank Harts , Malin Akerman , Paul Giamatti , Melissa Joyce , David Costabile , Damian Lewis , Daniel K. Isaac
Release Date
January 17, 2016
Seasons
6
Network
Showtime
Writers
David Levien
Directors
David Levien
Showrunner
David Levien
Story By
david levien

Summary

U.S. attorney Chuck Rhoades (Giamatti) goes after hedge fund king Bobby Axelrod (Lewis) in a battle between two powerful New York figures.

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