Author: Gingersnap

Bad for Business by Sarene Leeds | Vulture | June 2, 2019 I welcome Billions’s confounding nature if it means a satisfying payoff, and if this entire season is any indication, I have a feeling that’s what awaits us. “Lamster” is riddled with ambiguity, which is exactly why it’s so enthralling. Major plot points are left…

Trader, Taylor, Lawyer, Spy by Sean T. Collins | New York Times | June 2, 2019 Chuck Rhoades has issued his own mission statement. “I myself will be doing my usual boogie,” he tells the gaggle of favor-trading power brokers he’s assembled to help him take down Jock Jeffcoat. “Inducing mistakes through temptation, misdirection, obfuscation…

The Sun God by Damianista | Fan Fun with Damian Lewis | June 2, 2019 I admit I have looked up the dictionary for this week’s episode title Lamster. And as I was thinking that the lamster is probably Bryan’s brother Jackie, it turns out to be Chuck Senior of all people! Chuck Senior, whose…

It’s All Work And No Play On ‘New Year’s Day’ by Dana Feldman | Forbes | May 27, 2019 In the world of Billions, it may be “New Year’s Day” but vacations are cut short and everyone is back at work. As they say, there’s no rest for the wicked. Especially when there are intricate plots, secretive cases…

The Moment by Sarene Leeds | Vulture | May 26, 2019 At first listen, the use of U2’s classic 1983 track “New Year’s Day” to open this episode seems like a cross between laziness and eagerness to once again show off Billions’ music budget. But the energetic bassline and corresponding piano riff actually provide the right amount…

New Year’s Irresolution by Sean T. Collins | New York Times | May 26, 2019 Season 4, Episode 10: ‘New Year’s Day’ “All is quiet on New Year’s Day.” Fat chance, Bono. U2’s wintry hit “New Year’s Day” may kick off the “Billions” episode it shares a title with, but Bono’s opening line certainly doesn’t…