Billions [Showtime] [ Spoilers ]

GreeBo · 26-01-2022 1:12pm

The constant talking in references by everybody is getting old now, I find it distracting and un natural.

Chuck has shed some amount of weight over teh last few episodes!

Cartman78 · 26-01-2022 1:25pm

I recently zipped through the last few episodes of the last series.....it's very lightweight imho, easy on the eye and probably not worth examining in too much detail.

There was one scene in particular with Prince and an investor which I found very grating....the investor was going to pull his funds and Prince basically ranted at and insulted him for about 5 mins....and yer man goes "Sure ok...I'll hang on" 😂

I mentioned on the thread last year I think about character allegiances and motivations - there's been so many shifts and switches now that I genuinely don't know who's doing what and why (but maybe I'm not paying enough attention).

If I remember correctly this show started out as a somewhat edgy satire (?)....not sure what it's trying to be now tbh... there's an occasional look and feel of Succession but then it reverts back to parody mode.

Having said all that I'll watch the new series....it's something of a guilty pleasure at this stage

GreeBo · 26-01-2022 1:28pm

I dont think it was ever meant to be satire, but perhaps I'm wrong.

I guess I have no real frame of reference for how billionaires act, but based on what I see from Bezos and friends I dont think Axe is too far off the mark.

Cartman78 · 26-01-2022 2:23pm

Maybe satire is the wrong word...from memory it was more light-hearted and didn't take itself so seriously.

I wouldn't have a lot of insight into billionaires either...I'd imagine they get to a point where money doesn't matter anymore and it's all about ego and d1ck measuring.

Will be interested to see where the new season goes anyway

GoldFour4 · 26-01-2022 4:31pm

It was loosely based on SAC capital in the US with Axe based on the founder of that fund. Basically they were all over insider information etc and were eventually caught by the SEC.

In reality though it's difficult to make that premise into a whole series and hence it drifted away after the first season or so. I stopped watching after series 4. I think I'll give it a go getting back into it though.

JP Liz V1 · 16-02-2022 12:26am

Billions renewed for season 7 at Showtime

Liberty_Bear · 16-02-2022 12:33am

https://www.boards.ie/discussion/comment/118638270#Comment_118638270

It has some of the sharpest writing Ive seen in ages. 'Ill roll over you like a tank through Tiannemen f*cking Square' was a stand out quote for me from Season 5 or 6 I think it was. That competitive edge they constantly wanted to get over each other. Characters were so deeply flawed but you could not help but be fond of them.

antimatterx · 16-02-2022 12:34am

https://www.boards.ie/discussion/comment/118638270#Comment_118638270

I did not see that coming.

yabadabado · 16-02-2022 3:12am

Put a fork in it they're done

Effects · 16-02-2022 4:50pm

I've found this season better than expected. But not a lot going on really.

I've already forgotten why chuck has such an issue with Prince. He doesn't seem so bad.

Clareman · 16-02-2022 4:58pm

https://www.boards.ie/discussion/comment/118641786#Comment_118641786

Chuck has a problem with Prince because he backstabbed him to get to Axel and now Chuck has a bee in his bonnet over the whole Billionaire Class.

OmegaGene · 16-02-2022 9:31pm

i was not expecting much from this series after axe left but it seems to have made it more interesting again having prince around leading the ship

Effects · 17-02-2022 8:45pm

https://www.boards.ie/discussion/comment/118641828#Comment_118641828

Ah yeah, I forgot about Prince doing that. And obviously it lead to Axe being able to escape to Europe. Overall though, Prince doesn't seem too bad. Not as much of a bad guy compared to Axe anyway. And Chuck looks like a bit of a dick for trying to stop the Olympics coming to New York.

Clareman · 17-02-2022 10:02pm

https://www.boards.ie/discussion/comment/118648967#Comment_118648967

Chuck has ran his course but with yerone jumping ship it should freshen things up a bit, it's not a bad watch but not as good as it used to be.

Effects · 18-02-2022 3:33pm

Yeah, it was a good move for her. I was getting a bit bored with her just standing at chucks side.

Clareman · 20-03-2022 10:29pm

I thought last week was the end of the season and I thought it was a good way to finish it to setup Chuck vs Prince, the next episode is even better and sets up a few very interesting potential storylines.

OmegaGene · 20-03-2022 11:55pm

https://www.boards.ie/discussion/comment/118811683#Comment_118811683

Good to see Chuck being spun on his arse, his speech went on a bit too long for my liking and I was tempted to fast forward it

Clareman · 21-03-2022 1:15pm

An amazing speech to have ready with no preparation, having him up freed up to take the fight to Prince should make for some good TV.

antimatterx · 22-03-2022 12:02am

That was a brilliant episode. I reckon it will be Chuck V Sweeney for Governor next season

Clareman · 22-03-2022 11:24am

I didn't even think of Chuck running for Governor, that'd be a great storyline.

yabadabado · 22-03-2022 12:43pm

This has been a better season than I expected but surely it's has to come to an end soon?

antimatterx · 22-03-2022 1:37pm

https://www.boards.ie/discussion/comment/118818232#Comment_118818232

Renewed for another season anyway.

Clareman · 22-03-2022 1:47pm

https://www.boards.ie/discussion/comment/118818232#Comment_118818232

It has potential to keep going, Dollar Bill/Mafy haven't been used much so there's a lot of potential there, a new Chuck has to come in, Chuck is still in play, a couple of new Billionaire's have been brought it, I like the direction it's going and removing the whole Axe/Chuck is making it even better.

OmegaGene · 22-03-2022 1:50pm

https://www.boards.ie/discussion/comment/118818232#Comment_118818232

They have just reinvented it by replacing ax with Mike Prince

Effects · 22-03-2022 3:09pm

Yeah, it's just been the same formula really. Last night proved it, with Prince just setting up Chuck and Dave outside the park, paying off the participants.

I can see Taylor leaving and setting up with Scooters nephew. Can't remember his name! Possibly taking Tuk and Ben along.

Pentecost · 22-03-2022 3:58pm

Wags was a bit of a spare part this season. Very little of his usual escapades. Patrick is the nephew's name as far as I can recall.

magic_murph · 23-03-2022 10:50am

Far too many movie and sporting quotes / references. Nobody speaks like that and can come across as lazy write as in fills the gaps where real dialogue should be.

It's an enjoyable show but very samey and has been for a while - you take a swing at me - I take a swing at you. Tune in next week to see how swings being taken.

Its just lots the magic that was the early seasons.

I would like to see Axe back in the mix, highly unlikely.

Either team up with Prince to get rid of chuck for good or team up with chuck to get revenge on price but that has kinda happened before/

Effects · 23-03-2022 11:28am

No chance he'll come back. He knows the show is creatively all washed up.

Possibly a small cameo type roll in the final season or something.

OmegaGene · 23-03-2022 2:57pm

https://www.boards.ie/discussion/comment/118822596#Comment_118822596

do you know him personally ?

Effects · 23-03-2022 6:34pm

https://www.boards.ie/discussion/comment/118823698#Comment_118823698

Yeah, we've met a few times alright.

antimatterx · 27-03-2022 9:06pm

I thought last week was the finale. 3 more episodes to go.

OmegaGene · 27-03-2022 9:20pm

Episode 10 was a bit meh after 9 last week but the clip of episode 11 looks very interesting indeed

doesn’t look like Chuck is going anywhere sadly, he’s getting boring now

27-03-2022 10:19pm

The script writing has gone all West Wing with rapid responses and too much introspection. It just looks naff now, I think it lost cred a few episodes ago where for some stupid reason they were listing the cost of all the clothes/jewellery they were wearing in each scene.

el diablo · 29-03-2022 3:01am

https://www.boards.ie/discussion/comment/118844500#Comment_118844500

Yeah, what the **** was that all about?

Not sure why I'm still watching but I'll stick it out till the end. Sunken cost fallacy...or something. 🤤

magic_murph · 29-03-2022 9:41am

It's just rinse and repeat.

Chucks new revenge plan is just like that last plan against axe. Make him fight a battle that he thinks he can win but can't.

Its the same story line with just a new character.

Watchable but if this season was the first season I wouldn't make it past the first couple of episodes.

Effects · 29-03-2022 1:12pm

Yeah, we even learned in this episode that Chuck will never change. Nice to see Dave taking charge though, and having to tell Chuck she's the boss now, and cases don't concern him.

OmegaGene · 03-04-2022 9:32pm

I didn’t see that coming

I like Mike 2028 🤣

Effects · 04-04-2022 2:53pm

https://www.boards.ie/discussion/comment/118876126#Comment_118876126

I'm halfway through the episode and accidentally clicked on this thread!

OmegaGene · 04-04-2022 3:21pm

https://www.boards.ie/discussion/comment/118879009#Comment_118879009

You must be bored if you’re browsing boards while watching billions lol

shame they don’t put a spoilers warning in the title of the thread to save people accidentally clicking on it

Effects · 04-04-2022 3:45pm

It's one of those show that I feel has gone downhill. So I have it on an external monitor while I'm working. If there's anything that I need to concentrate on in an episode I can pause and pay attention to it. But I wouldn't dedicate any time to actually sit down and watch an episode of it.

magic_murph · 05-04-2022 2:10pm

https://www.boards.ie/discussion/comment/118876126#Comment_118876126

Fairly obvious move for a character that is hungry for absolute power.

Effects · 05-04-2022 2:40pm

Just a slightly different rehash of earlier seasons. It's gotten boring and predictable. I'll probably just give it until the end of this season and then drop it.

magic_murph · 05-04-2022 2:45pm

https://www.boards.ie/discussion/comment/118884002#Comment_118884002

agreed - it feels like its been the same for the last few seasons.

Still easy watching for a Monday evening. It's been renewed for a 7th so no doubt another round of the same back and forth battles that kinda go nowhere.

Effects · 05-04-2022 2:46pm

About time Chuck just retired. Spend some time looking after his kids before it's too late.

JoeA3 · 08-04-2022 10:40am

I enjoyed the latest episode... good fun, a few overdue funny scenes involving Wags!

One thing that bugs me when watching this that doesn't ring true is something that happens in almost every other scene. Two (or more) characters are having a conversation and almost mid-sentence or before the other person draws breath, the person speaking turns on their heels and walks away quickly! Mike Prince does it in almost every scene he's in. I've nearly made a drinking game out of it - there he goes, walking off stage again.

OmegaGene · 13-04-2022 9:31am

good episode, i didnt know which way it was going to go

i think chuck needs to go at this stage

Effects · 13-04-2022 10:27am

Chuck is just totally unsuitable in his position. Dave needs to rethink working with him.

Such lazy writing though, with the presigned warrant.

Is there another episode this season, or is it done?

Paddy@CIRL · 13-04-2022 11:00am

That was it, I think. Absolutely turgid season.

Effects · 13-04-2022 11:57am

Viewing figures show it's dropped about 60% since it started.

I won't be tuning in next season anyway.

OmegaGene · 13-04-2022 4:52pm

https://www.boards.ie/discussion/comment/118920282#Comment_118920282

fa from done according to this article in bustle

The Billions Season 7 Cast & Plot

Though Showtime has yet to make any official announcements, it’s likely that the Season 7 will see the return of many longtime Billions cast members, including Maggie Siff (Wendy Rhoades), David Costabile (Mike “Wags” Wagner), Condola Rashād (Kate Sacker), Asia Kate Dillon (Taylor Amber Mason), Jeffrey DeMunn (Charles Rhoades Sr.), and Giamatti. Some newer additions from Season 6 are also likely to reprise their roles for the upcoming season, such as Daniel Breaker (Scooter Dunbar) and Sakina Jaffrey (Daevisha “Dave” Mahar) in addition to Stoll.

Not much has been revealed about the potential plot of Billions Season 7, but co-creator Brian Koppelman did say that he’s confident they can continue the show for several more seasons. “We’re still really engaged,” Koppelman told the Los Angeles Times. “We love the way the season ends, and we feel it gives us plenty of runway moving forward.”

https://www.bustle.com/entertainment/billions-season-7-premiere-date-cast-trailer-plot

Billions [Showtime] [** Spoilers **]

Comments

The Billions Season 7 Cast & Plot

Billions [Showtime] [ Spoilers ]