Billions is an American television drama series created by Brian Koppelman, David Levien, and Andrew Ross Sorkin. The show premiered on Showtime on January 17, 2016. The show is set in New York City and centers on the intense rivalry between billionaire hedge fund manager Bobby Axelrod (Damian Lewis) and U.S. Attorney for the Southern District of New York, Chuck Rhoades (Paul Giamatti). Both men use various schemes and tactics to outmaneuver each other as their battle for power and control in the world of high finance collides with politics, law enforcement, and the media. The show has attracted many well-known actors to its cast, including Maggie Siff, Malin Akerman, Toby Leonard Moore, David Costabile, Condola Rashad, Kelly AuCoin, Asia Kate Dillon, Jeffrey DeMunn, and Jeffrey Wright. It has also earned critical acclaim, with multiple nominations for Golden Globe, Primetime Emmy, and Critics Choice Awards. Billions is a gripping financial drama that has kept audiences hooked over its five-season run. Its gripping plotlines and compelling characters make it a must-see for anyone interested in high-stakes gambling, power plays, and moral dilemmas.