Series Finale of 'Billions' Marks End of Seven-Season Run

The final episode, titled 'Admiral's Fund', concluded the rivalry between main characters Bobby Axelrod and Chuck Rhoades.
The series finale was met with mixed reviews from critics and viewers.
The television series 'Billions' aired its series finale on October 27, 2023.

The popular television series 'Billions' aired its series finale on October 27, 2023. The episode, titled 'Admiral's Fund', marked the end of the show's seven-season run. The finale saw the culmination of the long-standing rivalry between the show's main characters, Bobby Axelrod (played by Damian Lewis) and Chuck Rhoades (played by Paul Giamatti).

In the final episode, the creators of the show, Brian Koppelman and David Levien, took a surprising turn with the narrative. The creators, in interviews with various media outlets, expressed their satisfaction with the conclusion of the series. They stated that they had always envisioned a dramatic end to the rivalry between Axelrod and Rhoades.

The series finale was met with mixed reviews from critics and viewers alike. Some praised the unexpected plot twist, while others felt that the ending was abrupt and left several loose ends. Despite the mixed reactions, 'Billions' has been lauded for its portrayal of the high-stakes world of finance and politics, and its complex characters.

The series, which premiered on Showtime in 2016, has been a critical and commercial success. It has been praised for its sharp writing, strong performances, and its exploration of power dynamics in the world of finance and law. The show's impact on popular culture, particularly its depiction of the world of high finance, has been significant.

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  • Some reviews and reactions to the series finale were mixed, and it's possible that not all viewers interpreted the ending in the same way.

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‘Billions’ Creators Break Down the ‘Admiral’s Fund’ Series Finale

Vulture Magazine Maria Elena Friday, 27 October 2023 00:00
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    • The creators discuss the decision to end the series with the Admiral's Fund storyline
    • Insights into the character development of Chuck and Axe in the final season
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    No Contradictions at Time Of Publication
  • Deception (100%)
    None Found At Time Of Publication
  • Fallacies (100%)
    None Found At Time Of Publication
  • Bias (100%)
    None Found At Time Of Publication
  • Site Conflicts Of Interest (80%)
    • Vulture is owned by Vox Media, which has received investments from NBCUniversal, a company that also owns competing networks to Showtime, the network airing 'Billions'. This could potentially influence the site's coverage of the show.
    • Author Conflicts Of Interest (100%)
      None Found At Time Of Publication

    95%

    The overall score is a weighted number that takes into account conflict of interest, bias, deception and other practices that undermine the credibility of the source. It is calculated as:
    (Site Conflicts Of Interest + Author Conflicts Of Interest) / 2.0 * 0.2 + ArticleBiasScore * 0.20 + UniquePointsScore * 0.05 + DeceptionScore * 0.20 + ReadabilityScore * 0.05 + FallacyScore * 0.20

    A score that takes into consideration the content for flow, interruptions with ads, and overt search engine optimization techniques that makes the content hard to understand

    ‘Billions’ Series Finale Recap: The Admiral’s Fund

    The New York Times Scott Tobias Friday, 27 October 2023 00:00
    • Unique Points
      • Detailed recap of the series finale
      • Analysis of the character arcs throughout the series
    • Accuracy
      No Contradictions at Time Of Publication
    • Deception (100%)
      None Found At Time Of Publication
    • Fallacies (100%)
      None Found At Time Of Publication
    • Bias (100%)
      None Found At Time Of Publication
    • Site Conflicts Of Interest (85%)
      • The New York Times has a subscription-based model which could potentially influence their coverage to be more sensational to attract more subscribers.
      • Author Conflicts Of Interest (100%)
        None Found At Time Of Publication

      95%

      The overall score is a weighted number that takes into account conflict of interest, bias, deception and other practices that undermine the credibility of the source. It is calculated as:
      (Site Conflicts Of Interest + Author Conflicts Of Interest) / 2.0 * 0.2 + ArticleBiasScore * 0.20 + UniquePointsScore * 0.05 + DeceptionScore * 0.20 + ReadabilityScore * 0.05 + FallacyScore * 0.20

      A score that takes into consideration the content for flow, interruptions with ads, and overt search engine optimization techniques that makes the content hard to understand

      ‘Billions’ Finale: Damian Lewis, Paul Giamatti on the Admiral’s Fund

      Variety Media LLC Daniel D'Addario Friday, 27 October 2023 00:00
      • Unique Points
        • Interviews with Damian Lewis and Paul Giamatti about the series finale
        • Discussion on the impact of the Admiral's Fund on the series
      • Accuracy
        No Contradictions at Time Of Publication
      • Deception (100%)
        None Found At Time Of Publication
      • Fallacies (100%)
        None Found At Time Of Publication
      • Bias (100%)
        None Found At Time Of Publication
      • Site Conflicts Of Interest (80%)
        • Variety is owned by Penske Media Corporation, which also owns competing entertainment outlets. This could potentially influence Variety's coverage of 'Billions'.
        • Author Conflicts Of Interest (100%)
          None Found At Time Of Publication

        94%

        The overall score is a weighted number that takes into account conflict of interest, bias, deception and other practices that undermine the credibility of the source. It is calculated as:
        (Site Conflicts Of Interest + Author Conflicts Of Interest) / 2.0 * 0.2 + ArticleBiasScore * 0.20 + UniquePointsScore * 0.05 + DeceptionScore * 0.20 + ReadabilityScore * 0.05 + FallacyScore * 0.20

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        ‘Billions’ Season 7, Episode 12: Series Finale Recap – Admiral’s Fund

        Vulture Magazine Brian Tallerico Friday, 27 October 2023 00:00
        • Unique Points
          • Detailed recap of the final episode
          • Analysis of the impact of the Admiral's Fund on the series finale
        • Accuracy
          No Contradictions at Time Of Publication
        • Deception (100%)
          None Found At Time Of Publication
        • Fallacies (100%)
          None Found At Time Of Publication
        • Bias (100%)
          None Found At Time Of Publication
        • Site Conflicts Of Interest (80%)
          • Vulture is owned by Vox Media, which has received investments from NBCUniversal, a company that also owns competing networks to Showtime, the network airing 'Billions'. This could potentially influence the site's coverage of the show.
          • Author Conflicts Of Interest (100%)
            None Found At Time Of Publication

          95%

          The overall score is a weighted number that takes into account conflict of interest, bias, deception and other practices that undermine the credibility of the source. It is calculated as:
          (Site Conflicts Of Interest + Author Conflicts Of Interest) / 2.0 * 0.2 + ArticleBiasScore * 0.20 + UniquePointsScore * 0.05 + DeceptionScore * 0.20 + ReadabilityScore * 0.05 + FallacyScore * 0.20

          A score that takes into consideration the content for flow, interruptions with ads, and overt search engine optimization techniques that makes the content hard to understand

          ‘Billions’ Series Finale Recap: Showtime Creators Interview

          Deadline Hollywood Dominic Patten Friday, 27 October 2023 00:00
          • Unique Points
            • Interview with the creators of the show about the series finale
            • Discussion on the character development in the final season
          • Accuracy
            No Contradictions at Time Of Publication
          • Deception (100%)
            None Found At Time Of Publication
          • Fallacies (100%)
            None Found At Time Of Publication
          • Bias (100%)
            None Found At Time Of Publication
          • Site Conflicts Of Interest (80%)
            • Deadline is owned by Penske Media Corporation, which also owns competing entertainment outlets. This could potentially influence Deadline's coverage of 'Billions'.
            • Author Conflicts Of Interest (100%)
              None Found At Time Of Publication