Billions

In the aftermath of their Season One confrontation, U.S. Attorney Chuck Rhoades and hedge fund king Bobby Axelrod are digging out of the wreckage.

With the help of a talented Axe Cap intern, Axe initiates a new financial play to hurt his competition. Chuck deploys his AUSAs to quickly find a high-profile case that might save his sinking status.

Axe considers buying an NFL franchise and develops a new ally. Chuck begins a last ditch case against a banking titan by developing a low-level informant.

Chuck's case seems to have stalled out. Under pressure to make progress, he develops a new strategy. Wendy helps a tech billionaire assess a candidate for a special project. Axe considers pledging half his net worth to charity.

Chuck, Connerty and Sacker must rely on an anxious insider who's willing to wear a wire. Meanwhile, Axe's numbers take a big hit and he's suddenly facing a down quarter. He scouts ideas for a quick financial play with a huge payoff.

Axe negotiates with a reluctant seller, who is key to the success of Axe's municipal bond play in Sandicot. Wendy makes a professional decision that adds further conflict to her relationship with Chuck.

Axe assembles a war room in the Hamptons following a disastrous setback in Sandicot for Axe Capital. The fate of the town hangs in the balance while Axe seeks counsel on how best to recoup his losses.

Axe investigates who was behind the breakdown in his dealings in Sandicot, but faces formidable opposition. Chuck digs up dirt on a political rival. Lara makes a PR trip to Sandicot ease the tension between the town and the Axelrods. Wendy helps Taylor solve a problem at Axe Capital, and invests in their well being. Chuck and Senior attend a white-tie affair to curry favor with a powerful ally.

Chuck faces external pressure to influence his office, and drop an ongoing investigation. Axe is offered inside information from a former Axe Cap employee and considers whether to use it. Lara plans a lavish birthday celebration for Axe, and Wendy deliberates her invitation. At Axe’s celebration, Lara discovers Axe has lied to her about his relationship with Wendy.

Axe deals with a major family disturbance involving Lara and the kids. Chuck considers the potential pitfalls of his personal life while being vetted for political advancement. Wendy tries to right a wrong she committed against Axe. Chuck and Wendy open up to each other at an impromptu dinner.

All eyes are on the rise or fall of Ice Juice’s IPO. Chuck finds he has much at stake in the success of the company. Meanwhile, Senior, too, is heavily invested. Axe takes a massive short out on Ice Juice and takes steps to insure its failure. Wendy wrestles with a familiar and uncomfortable position: caught between Axe and Chuck.

Axe receives news from an unexpected source that he’s in the crosshairs of law enforcement. While Axe moves quickly to safeguard his livelihood, Chuck arranges the last pieces of his long game to order to secure victory. Lara marshals her resources to protect what is hers. Wendy and Chuck make a momentous decision about the state of their marriage.