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The Good Life (Billions - S1E5) recap & spoilers

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Axe orders his traders to unload their positions, and he unceremoniously disappears from Axe Capital, plunging the firm into chaos. As Axe questions his life choices and plans a trip on his new yacht, Wags and Wendy struggle to maintain order and morale. In response to Axe's disappearance, Chuck intensifies his investigation, which leads him to a farm in Iowa, where he discovers a key witness to a questionable trade. Armed with the damning evidence, Chuck sends the FBI into Axe Capital to make a surprising arrest..

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The Good Life - Billions S1E5 Reviews

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Season 2 ???Please post season 2 asap, tia !!! Btw, GREAT show !!!!!.Score: 5/5

Great acting, good directing, nice twists, sick plotline.Paul Giamatti kills it..Score: 5/5

Just so goodExcellent performance, made wanna go to street. Everybody should watch it..Score: 5/5

So Raw..Yet so real. Great cast, better story..Score: 5/5

AMAZING SHOW!Wow. Intelligent, fast paced, superb acting, Creative script. A must watch, I binged season 1 in two days over fourth of july holiday..Score: 5/5

RecommendI think the show is good, I recommend. Also glad to see Damien Lewis "Brody" isn't wasting his talent anymore with Homeland.Score: 5/5

This is a Fantastic Show!!!If you are a fan of movies like Wall Street or The Big Short you will love this show. I can not wait for Season 2..Score: 5/5

Best I've seen for yearsThis programme can compete with ANYthing I've seen in the last 5 years. Complex and fast moving with great acting from all the significant players! I only watched the first 3 episodes before checking to see if it's coming back - hopefully it will be around for a few years. Brilliant!.Score: 5/5

PilotCliche.Score: 2/5

Even betterRemember Brody from Showtimes Homeland? He returns with a powerful performance in a classic but strikingly original tale of economic Realism v. Idealism. I'd almost put this on par with The Night Manager in terms of stunning production and filming. The rest of the lead cast couldn't fit their roles better and deliver an amazing performance as well. I couldn't get enough of this show, the story keeps you wanting more. Brilliant..Score: 5/5

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Great show5 stars.Score: 5/5

Intelligent, well acted, and surprising.I enjoyed this IMMENSELY. If you like good dramas and convoluted twists and turns and the BIG impacts and shows between VERY capable individuals, this will do it for you. Cannot wait for season 2. Hoping there is one! In fact, now that it is May 2017, and the show is several shows in, WHERE is the season 2 pass?.Score: 5/5

A Must have Series!!! 👍👍👍👍👍Outstanding cast! Mesmerizing characters! Enthralling screenwriters! Never a dull moment and very addictive!! Definitely one of my favourite shows of all time!! Five Bright bright stars 🌟🌟🌟🌟🌟.Score: 5/5

What a stunnerI really loved this. Tight, fraught with anxiety, keeps you guessing the whole season. Cannot wait for season II..Score: 5/5

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Just buy it worth itSo worth it amazing script amazing cast just done perfectly bravo bravo i am now a addict.... roll on season 2.Score: 5/5

Highly addictiveHave watched them all. Not one episode was boring! NOT ONE. Damien Lewis is simply brilliant, it's witty and fast moving..Score: 5/5

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FantasticSimply fantastic. Can't wait for season 2!.Score: 5/5

Up there with the bestWest Wing, Sopranos, Boardwalk Empire…Billions is up there with the very best. Incredible script writing, brilliant plot twists and clever cliffhanger endings make you want more and more. All played out by one of the finest group of actors gathered together for a very long time..Score: 5/5

GRIPPING, and binge watching worthyYour alligence will shift time and time again, flashes of morality of the highest levels then monster within them rears its ugly head. outstanding performances by the leads and supporting cast. No heros, No clear cut balck and white. you ask yourself why chase him? why waste your time, then a twist another layer uncovered, but the method....... a roller coaster of emotions pure entertaiment, like a boxing match of champions, watching as a voyeur. outstandign stuff..Score: 5/5

Superficial and stereotypical, could have been much betterGiven the cast and subject matter, the plot could have been a bit less cheap thrills and a bit more subtle. A couple of levels down from The Big Short or Wall Street. Wasted opportunity.Score: 3/5

Good watchInteresting plot, great acting and well spent time and money..Score: 5/5

WOE IS MEI really like Damien Lewis but to see him suffer Inside this script is painful!.Score: 1/5

Amazing TVWow! Gripped from start to finish.... Amazing to, can't wait to see S2.Score: 5/5

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Billions Season 1 Episode 5 (The Good Life) Images & Pictures

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Billions, Season 1 Other Episodes
1Pilot - Billions, Season 1 episode 1 spoilers, recap and reviews
Pilot17 Jan 2016$2.99

Chuck Rhoades, the powerful U.S. Attorney for the Southern District of New York, is tipped to a case of insider trading with links to Axe Capital and the billionaire hedge fund king Bobby "Axe" Axelrod. This sets Chuck on a collision course with one of the most powerful men on Wall Street. While it could be a career-defining case for Chuck, he must tread carefully, because his wife, Wendy Rhoades, is the in-house performance coach at Axe Capital and Axe's key confidante. But a costly purchase by Axe gives Chuck the opening he needs, setting off a cat and mouse game where the stakes are high and intensely personal.

2Naming Rights - Billions, Season 1 episode 2 spoilers, recap and reviews
Naming Rights24 Jan 2016$2.99

Axe installs rigorous compliance measures to gird the company against the investigation by Chuck and the US Attorney's office. When Wendy questions Axe's methods, he compels her to prove her loyalty to the firm. Chuck's investigation is temporarily derailed when he has to divert resources to a case against an Axe rival, billionaire Steven Birch. Axe's black bag man and fixer, Hall, develops a mole inside the US Attorney's office, while Axe makes an aggressive move under the guise of a charitable contribution to the symphony in order to settle an old score.

3YumTime - Billions, Season 1 episode 3 spoilers, recap and reviews
YumTime31 Jan 2016$2.99

Chuck discovers that while he pursued Steven Birch, the rival Eastern District has made inroads in the Axe case and that he needs to get it back. Chuck horse-trades to regain control of a key witness, Pete Decker, a hedge fund manager with ties to Axelrod. At the same time, Axe makes an activist play for YumTime, a family owned bakery corporation. This move reverberates back to Chuck by way of a very personal connection between his father and YumTime. Wendy is thrown into a moral dilemma when she discovers via a confidential session that one of the few female Portfolio Managers at Axe Capital is going to have her career sabotaged. And Lara Axelrod tries to protect Axe's reputation from a potentially damaging "tell all" book.

4Short Squeeze - Billions, Season 1 episode 4 spoilers, recap and reviews
Short Squeeze07 Feb 2016$2.99

After getting one of his Portfolio Managers out of trouble with the police, Axe takes a spontaneous trip to see Metallica in concert with his childhood friends. While there, he meets a free spirited young woman who makes him face the limits of his own freedom. He also must fend off a short squeeze--an attack on one of his important holdings--led by Chuck's father. Back in New York, Chuck has an epic day-long proffer session with Pete Decker, learning important facts about the inner workings of Axe Capital. But Chuck must also take action against his own father for his stock manipulation. Axe reckons with a cold betrayal by one of his old friends, and upon his return, Axe makes a momentous decision about the direction of his firm.

6The Deal - Billions, Season 1 episode 6 spoilers, recap and reviews
The Deal21 Feb 2016$2.99

The repercussions of the raid on Axe Capital ripple outward. Axe is spoiling for a fight, and plans a scorched-earth defense against this very public attack on his company-threatening his relationship with Wendy in the process. Chuck's interrogation of Dollar Bill does not go as planned and political pressure mounts for Chuck to recuse himself in the face of a protracted legal battle. Wendy, caught in the middle, engages in deft shuttle diplomacy to facilitate a deal in the best interests of both men. But everything hinges on a fraught face-to-face meeting between Chuck and Axe to finalize the agreement.

7The Punch - Billions, Season 1 episode 7 spoilers, recap and reviews
The Punch28 Feb 2016$2.99

The case against Axe Capital gains a powerful weapon when Connerty turns a member of Axe's inner circle into an informant. The pressure from the U.S. Attorney starts to affect Axe, who gets into a physical altercation with an acquaintance over an incident involving his kids. When a damning video of the confrontation surfaces, Axe is forced to defend his reputation. Lara worries that a coddled upbringing has made her sons soft and comes up with a plan to toughen them up. Wendy meets with an attractive headhunter to consider a career change, and more than just job opportunities surface. And at the US Attorney's office, Chuck continues to conceal his involvement with the Axe Capital case while using the past to get the upper hand on Spyros.

8Boasts and Rails - Billions, Season 1 episode 8 spoilers, recap and reviews
Boasts and Rails06 Mar 2016$2.99

Axe receives a tip about a mole inside his company, throwing the US Attorneys' case into jeopardy. Connerty faces a moral dilemma in how to respond, leading to a conflict with Chuck. Frustrated with Connerty and beset on all sides, Chuck finds himself reconsidering his position, as both he and Wendy look toward a future without Axe Capital looming between them. The investigation begins to encroach on Lara's private life, causing tension with her husband. Amidst it all, a secret from Axe's past surfaces, threatening everything he has built.

9Where the Fuck Is Donnie? - Billions, Season 1 episode 9 spoilers, recap and reviews
Where the Fuck Is Donnie?13 Mar 2016$2.99

The repercussions of the revelations come home to roost. Axe is under siege. There are public demonstrations, inside insurrection, and fleeing investors. A sudden and mysterious disappearance sends both Axe and Chuck spinning. Chuck, Connerty and the FBI go into manhunt mode as they try to track down this critical individual. Lara has to contend with her family and with the brotherhood of firefighters who are furious about Axe's behavior. In an effort to circle the wagons, Lara makes a painful sacrifice.

10Quality of Life - Billions, Season 1 episode 10 spoilers, recap and reviews
Quality of Life20 Mar 2016$2.99

The death of a cherished member of the Axe Capital family forces both Axe and Wendy to do some soul searching, while creating a devastating setback for Chuck in his pursuit of Axe Capital. Much to the dismay of the Southern District, they take another loss when an insider trading case is dismissed by a corrupt judge. In a brilliant counter move, Chuck enlists Lonnie Watley to expose the judge, while greasing the rails for a future move against Axe Capital. Axe gets revenge on some defecting Axe Capital employees.

11Magical Thinking - Billions, Season 1 episode 11 spoilers, recap and reviews
Magical Thinking27 Mar 2016$2.99

Axe loses hundreds of millions of dollars on a bad trading decision and turns to Wendy for help. Chuck sets out on an odyssey to secure powerful allies in the fight against Axe. Lara enlists Lu to become the new chef at Axe Capital but Lu balks at working for the rich and takes her sister back to the old neighborhood to remind her of their roots. Sacker and Connerty close down the Axe Capital investigation and decide to do something risky. Chuck finds evidence - right in his own home - that could salvage the case.

12The Conversation - Billions, Season 1 episode 12 spoilers, recap and reviews
The Conversation03 Apr 2016$2.99

Hall informs Axe that Chuck has new evidence against him that could land him in prison. As Lara makes plans for the Axelrod family to flee the country, Axe accuses Wendy of leaking the info to Chuck. A defiant Wendy realizes how far Chuck has gone in his pursuit of Axe and threatens to expose him. With his marriage and career in peril, Chuck is forced to take actions that further his rift with Connerty. Having sacrificed so much to this case - including possibly his marriage - Chuck finds Axe for an explosive confrontation.

About - Billions, Season 1 episode 101 spoilers, recap and reviews
About16 May 2016Bonus

Paul Giamatti and Damian Lewis take us inside the new original series about two titanic figures on a collision course in the high-stakes world of New York finance, Billions.

Character Profile: Axe - Billions, Season 1 episode 102 spoilers, recap and reviews
Character Profile: Axe16 May 2016Bonus

Damian Lewis stars as the ambitious hedge fund king, Bobby Axelrod, in a new series about power politics in the world of New York high finance, Billions.

Character Profile: Chuck - Billions, Season 1 episode 103 spoilers, recap and reviews
Character Profile: Chuck23 May 2016Bonus

Paul Giamatti is the hard charging US Attorney, Chuck Rhoades, in a new series about power politics in the world of New York high finance, Billions.

Character Profile: Wendy - Billions, Season 1 episode 104 spoilers, recap and reviews
Character Profile: Wendy30 May 2016Bonus

Maggie Siff is Wendy Rhoades; the in house performance coach at Axe Capital, in a new series about power politics in the world of New York high finance, Billions.

Character Profile: Lara - Billions, Season 1 episode 105 spoilers, recap and reviews
Character Profile: Lara06 Jun 2016Bonus

Malin Akerman stars as Lara Axelrod; the smart and loyal better half' to the hedge fund king, in a new series about power politics in the world of New York high finance, Billions.

Chuck vs. Axe - Billions, Season 1 episode 106 spoilers, recap and reviews
Chuck vs. Axe13 Jun 2016Bonus

Unstoppable Force meets Immovable Object. Damian Lewis and Paul Giamatti introduce audiences to these two titanic figures and set the stage for the rivalry that is the driving force of the series.

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Billions, Season 1 watch, hd download
Billions, Season 117 Jan 201618 Episodes

What happens when two voracious power players at the top of their fields go head to head? Brilliant hedge fund titan Bobby "Axe" Axelrod and brash U.S. District Attorney Chuck Rhoades play a dangerous, winner-take-all game of cat and mouse where the stakes run into ten figures. Both are ultimately forced to answer the question: what is power worth?

Billions, Season 2 watch, hd download
Billions, Season 217 Feb 201716 Episodes

Bobby ‘Axe’ Axelrod uses his considerable resources to exact revenge on U.S. Attorney Chuck Rhoades. Axe’s move sends Chuck reeling as he finds himself under investigation, forced to scramble to hang on to his office and his family.

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Billions, Season 306 Mar 201814 Episodes

The war between hedge fund king Bobby ‘Axe’ Axelrod and ruthless U.S. Attorney Chuck Rhoades has gone nuclear and the fallout could be devastating. They’ve crossed too many lines, broken too many laws and ruined too many lives. Now, for both men – and everyone around them – self-preservation is the name of the game. With everything on the line, they’ll do anything to save themselves. But when loyalty is bought and sold, who can you trust?

Billions, Season 4 watch, hd download
Billions, Season 417 Mar 201915 Episodes

When everyone is out for revenge, no one is safe. Former enemies Bobby Axelrod and Chuck Rhoades, and Wendy Rhoades, the chief counselor to each, have come together to form an uneasy but highly effective alliance aimed at the eradication of all their rivals, including Grigor Andolov, Taylor Mason, Bryan Connerty and Waylon "Jock" Jeffcoat. All the characters find out exactly how high a price they'll have to pay to satisfy their ambition.

Billions, Season 5 watch, hd download
Billions, Season 503 May 202012 Episodes

Bobby Axelrod and Chuck Rhoades see their vicious rivalry reignited, while new enemies rise and take aim. Social impact pioneer Mike Prince poses a true threat to Axe’s dominance, and Chuck feuds with a formidable district attorney. Taylor Mason is forced back to Axe Capital, where Taylor must fight to protect their employees and their assets. Wendy Rhoades reevaluates her loyalties and forges surprising new alliances that put her at odds with both Chuck and Axe.

Billions, Season 6 watch, hd download
Billions, Season 623 Jan 202212 Episodes

As Mike Prince takes his place on the Axe Capital throne, he’s determined to change the game – and new money means no mercy. Meanwhile, Chuck Rhoades is convinced no one should have that much wealth or that much power. With Prince firmly in Chuck’s crosshairs, forces will be rallied and scores will be settled. And as all the players seek out new alliances, only one thing’s for certain… wealth means war.

Billions, Season 7 watch, hd download
Billions, Season 713 Aug 202314 Episodes

It takes one to break one in a final season like no other. Bobby Axelrod and Chuck Rhodes have been adversaries and they’ve been allies but when the stakes escalate beyond Wall Street their game of one-upmanship threatens to topple empires as Axe returns with a score to settle. It’ll be a triumph for some, and a tumble for others.

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Billions, Seasons 1-317 Jan 201644 Episodes

What happens when two voracious power players at the top of their fields go head to head? Brilliant hedge fund titan Bobby "Axe" Axelrod and brash U.S. District Attorney Chuck Rhoades play a dangerous, winner-take-all game of cat and mouse where the stakes run into ten figures. Both are ultimately forced to answer the question: what is power worth?

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Billions, Seasons 1-417 Jan 201658 Episodes

What happens when two voracious power players at the top of their fields go head to head? Brilliant hedge fund titan Bobby "Axe" Axelrod and brash U.S. District Attorney Chuck Rhoades play a dangerous, winner-take-all game of cat and mouse where the stakes run into ten figures. Both are ultimately forced to answer the question: what is power worth?

Billions, The Complete Series watch, hd download
Billions, The Complete Series17 Jan 201686 Episodes

What happens when voracious power players at the top of their fields go head-to-head? Brilliant hedge fund titans and a brash U.S. District Attorney play a dangerous, winner-take-all game of cat and mouse where the stakes run into ten figures. Ultimately forced to answer the question: what is power worth?

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