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Billions

2016·Show
84Episodes in7Seasons·TV-MA
IMDb8.3Metacritic717.0Rotten Tomatoes87%68%
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PrimefuboTVParamount+The Roku

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Billions fingerprint

High energy, funny, light on feelings.

Energy

Nerve-racking and fast-paced

Fast from start to finish.

  • Tension9
  • Fast Pace7
  • Spectacle6

Heart

Emotionally reserved

  • Catharsis6
  • Family Dynamics6
  • Romance4

Humor

Plenty of sharp wit and satire

  • Wit & Wordplay9
  • Satire & Parody7
  • Dark Humor6

World

Class and money, everyday modern life, and society

Lived-in and easy to get lost in.

  • Dialogue Centrality9
  • World Immersion8
  • Rewatchability7

Craft

Standout performances, dialogue, and characters

Layered plot that rewards full attention.

  • Acting9
  • Dialogue Quality9
  • Character Depth9

Style

Standout editing

  • Editing8
  • Cinematography7
  • Music Composition7

Who it's for

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Episode ratings

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About

Go for broke.

Shrewd, savvy U.S. Attorney Chuck Rhoades and the brilliant, ambitious hedge fund king Bobby "Axe" Axelrod are on an explosive collision course, with each using all of his considerable smarts, power and influence to outmaneuver the other. The stakes are in the billions in this timely, provocative series.
High-Stakes Financial ThrillerCat-and-Mouse Legal DramaSharp Witty DialogueMoral AmbiguityPower and Ego DynamicsSocietal Critique of WealthComplex Character StudiesNew York Elite Aesthetic

Crew

Directed by:
Neil Burger, Colin Bucksey, John Dahl
Written by:
David Levien, Brian Koppelman, Adam R. Perlman
Produced by:
Mike Harrop, Andrew Ross Sorkin, Adam R. Perlman
Composed by:
Brendan Angelides

Sequels and Prequels

No sequels or prequels available

Media

Questions about Billions

Quick answers from GoodWatch data.

Where can I stream Billions legally?

PrimefuboTVParamount+The Roku

Billions is included with a subscription to fuboTV and Paramount+ in the United States. You can watch it free with ads on Amazon Prime Video and Paramount+. You can also rent or buy it from Amazon Video, Apple TV Store, Google Play Movies, and Fandango At Home. All links in Where to Watch go to these licensed services.

Is Billions worth watching?

76
GreatGoodWatch score

Mostly. It's well received, with a GoodWatch score of 77/100 (IMDb 8.3, Rotten Tomatoes 87%, and Metacritic 71). The GoodWatch score combines critic and audience ratings.

What is Billions rated?

TV-MAStrong languageSexual contentNudityDrug use

It's rated TV-MA in the United States. Content advisories: strong language, sexual content, nudity, and drug use.

How many seasons does Billions have?

7 seasons

It has 7 seasons with 84 episodes of about 60 minutes each.

Do critics and audiences agree on Billions?

Critics79
Audiences74

Yes. Critics average 79 and audiences 74 out of 100, so both groups see Billions much the same way.

When did Billions air?

It ran from 2016 to 2023 and has ended.

What language is Billions in?

English

It was made in English. Produced in United States.

In how many countries can I watch Billions?

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GoodWatch finds legal streaming, rental, or purchase options for Billions in 103 countries. Pick any of them in Where to Watch to see the local services.

What tropes does Billions use?

Internal RevealFailed a Spot CheckCheese-Eating Surrender MonkeysBland-Name ProductContrived CoincidenceNo Celebrities Were HarmedDiplomatic ImpunityPlausible DeniabilityThe RevealBest Served ColdMirror CharacterThey Don't Make Them Like They Used Toand 195 more

TV Tropes lists 207 storytelling tropes for Billions, including Internal Reveal, Failed a Spot Check, Cheese-Eating Surrender Monkeys.