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.
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.
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.
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.
The show frequently portrays characters who nominally identify as Christian, such as Chuck Rhoades Sr., whose actions are consistently depicted as morally corrupt, hypocritical, and driven by self-interest, contrasting sharply with traditional Christian virtues. The narrative uses these affiliations to highlight the moral failings and hypocrisy of its powerful adherents.
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.
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