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It feels like any new episodes of scripted television nowadays should come with a disclaimer.
Therefore, the behavior ofBillions main characters may come off as even more solipsistic than usual.
Think of it as a reflection of recent, but not current, history.
And the start of a debate over whether or notrage roomswill still be a thing post-pandemic.
Seven episodesof season five were filmed before the coronavirus forced a production shutdown.
Hes also attempting self-improvement, but to paraphrase his soon-to-be ex-wife, Wendy Rhoades, M.D.
(Maggie Siff), I believe he believes he can change.
This is a long-overdue creative decision, but its much welcomed.
Its extraordinary to watch Ellen dolefully explain to Wendy that shes in attendance because this is her family.
Soldier forth, thats what Charles always told me, Ellen says.
Remember thePancake Eaterstory from last season?
Not sure what took you so long, Wendy, but Ill take it.
That is, until hes invited to do aVanity Faircover shoot celebrating the newest deca-billionaires.
At least now Axe has a new fight to focus his energies on.
Step one: Get close to bring him down.
But its not just Mike Prince whos on the receiving end of the age-old keep your enemies closer strategy.
Chuck offers to make it a civil, rather than a criminal case, but nothing more.
If anything, Axes latest move revealed his hand to Chuck.
And just like Axe, Chuck intends to keep his elusive enemy close to the vest.
Loose Change
How much has COVID-19 saturated our thinking?
Im curious if Senior actually divorced Ellen or is pulling aDollar Bill(Kelly AuCoin) here.
