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Billions (2016)

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Billions (2016)

Overview

A complex drama about power politics in the world of New York high finance. 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.


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Rating & Dimensions

Bias Rating
Analyzing...
Leans Progressive

Political: Center
Diversity: Moderate
LGBTQ: Positive
Trans: Positive

Viewer Rating
8.0

Overview

A complex drama about power politics in the world of New York high finance. 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.


Starring Cast


Where to watch

Spectrum logoSpectrum
Paramount+ logoParamount+
Apple TV logoApple TV
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Detailed Bias Analysis

Analyzing...
Leans Progressive

Primary

Billions maintains a neutral stance by equally scrutinizing the excesses of unchecked capitalism and the overreach of government power, portraying all central characters as morally ambiguous and driven by self-interest.

The series 'Billions' showcases visible diversity within its ensemble cast, featuring characters from various backgrounds in significant roles. However, it does not explicitly recast traditionally white roles. The narrative, while often dissecting the complexities and flaws of its powerful, predominantly white male protagonists, does not frame these critiques through an explicit DEI lens.

Secondary

Billions offers a positive portrayal through Taylor Mason, a central non-binary character depicted with intelligence, complexity, and agency. The show consistently respects Taylor's identity, using correct pronouns and integrating their non-binary status naturally into the narrative, affirming their worth without making it a source of ridicule or primary conflict.

Billions features Taylor Mason, a prominent non-binary character depicted with intelligence, complexity, and agency. The show consistently respects Taylor's identity, using correct pronouns and portraying them as a highly capable and respected figure in the financial world. Their challenges are primarily professional, not stemming from their gender identity, which is affirmed throughout the narrative.

The movie does not contain any action or adventure elements.

Billions is an original drama series with characters created specifically for the show. There is no prior source material, historical basis, or legacy characters from which a gender swap could occur.

Billions is an original drama series featuring characters created specifically for the show. There is no prior source material, historical record, or previous installment from which characters' races could have been canonically established and subsequently changed.


Viewer Rating Breakdown

8.0

Viewer Rating

Combines user and critic ratings from four sources

User Ratings

IMDB logo
8.3
The Movie Database logo
7.8

Critic Ratings

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8.7
Metacritic logo
7.1

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