However complicated things seem to get for the masters of the universe who populate the world of high finance in real life, there’s very little that can compare to the exploits of hedge fund honcho Bobby Axelrod on the Showtime series Billions. Here’s what we know so far about the upcoming fourth season.



The First Trailer is here.

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The teaser sets up the dramatic intrigue of the upcoming season, which finds former friends—like Damian Lewis’s Axelrod and his protégé Taylor Mason (Asia Kate Dillon)—in fierce competition, and former enemies (Axelrod and his on-and-off nemesis, Paul Giamatti’s Chuck Rhodes) making strange alliances.

In a statement, Showtime says, “When everyone is out for revenge, no one is safe. This is never more true than in season four of Billions… Ambition and betrayal have long been at the heart of Billions, and this season all the characters find out exactly how high a price they'll have to pay to satisfy those needs.”

Who’s in the Cast?

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Fan favorites like Damian Lewis as Axelrod, Paul Giamatti as Rhodes, Malin Akerman as Lara Axelrod, and Maggie Siff as Wendy Rhodes, Chuck's wife and Axelrod's confidant, return, and guest stars including John Malkovich round out the cast.

Are They Based on Real People?

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The show’s creators, including Andrew Ross Sorkin and executive producers and showrunners Brian Koppelman and David Levien, never name names when it comes to inspiration for their characters. Eagle-eyed viewers, however, have noticed traits in Axelrod that make it clear he’s cut from a similar cloth as big-deal bankers like Steven Cohen and Bill Ackman. Real-life notables who’ve appeared on the show include Maria Sharapova, David Chang, and Daniel Boulud.

When will it premiere?

The fourth season of Billions will premiere at 9 p.m. EST on Sunday, March 17 on Showtime.

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