The Epic Showdown: Billions Wraps Up with a Mind-Blowing Series Finale

The series finale of "Billions," titled "Admirals Fund," successfully concludes the seven-season run of the show. With numerous plot twists and betrayals, the finale charmingly brings together the main characters and allows them to have their individual moments of recognition. Despite its intense and combative tone, the finale surprisingly embraces a sentimental atmosphere, which resonates positively with the audience.

In the final season, the stakes were raised beyond the world of high finance when billionaire Mike Prince decided to run for president. However, Prince's bid was met with opposition from within his inner circle, as they discovered problematic qualities and questionable beliefs in him. Determined to stop him, they turned against him and attempted to thwart his campaign.

Although it seemed that Prince had successfully outsmarted and defeated his adversaries in the penultimate episode, the finale packed an intense amount of action and flashbacks into a single episode, revealing that Prince had actually been outmaneuvered. As a result, his political campaign crumbled, and his net worth, which had previously been in the billions, was abruptly reduced to a mere million.

The return of Damian Lewis as Bobby "Axe" Axelrod in this season of "Billions" brought immense benefits. Not only did it create a formidable opponent for Prince, but it also gave Axe the opportunity for retaliation after being forced into exile by Prince. Additionally, the coalition formed to stop Prince brought Axe and Chuck Rhoades (Paul Giamatti) back together. Their transformation from mortal enemies to reluctant allies in previous seasons solidified "Billions" as one of the most captivating dramas on television. However, it seemed that the show lost its momentum, as hinted by its inclination towards sports metaphors and pop-culture references.

Damian Lewis in "Billions."

Chuck's father (played by Jeffrey DeMunn) aptly pointed out that by partnering with someone he had been in conflict with for close to ten years, Chuck had cleverly achieved his goals. Although it was not exactly the sentimental father-son moment from "Field of Dreams," the essence of the message remained unchanged.

Written by Brian Koppelman and David Levien, the season finale of the show brilliantly depicted the complex storyline of a billionaire's pursuit of the presidency. In a satisfying turn of events, Prince received his much-deserved downfall, ultimately saving the country and allowing the main characters to achieve financial success. Bobby, during their final confrontation, aptly remarked, "This is what it feels like to lose, Mike."

Even Wendy, who often found herself caught between Axe and Chuck, managed to find her own balance in the finale. She made the decision to strike out on her own, and later shared a quiet, heartfelt moment with Chuck and their often overlooked children.

Axes lieutenant, Mike "Wags" Wagner (played by David Costabile), skillfully conveyed the universal struggle faced by all series finales in today's era of quick judgments and instant analysis. He succinctly stated to his colleague, "Endings are challenging. There's always someone left unsatisfied."

As "Billions" concluded with the fitting sound of Steve Miller Band's "Take the Money and Run," the show triumphantly met the expectations. It rewarded loyal viewers who invested their time in the Showtime series for seven seasons with a satisfying and worthwhile conclusion.

The "Billions" finale is playing on Paramount+ and will premiere October 29 on Showtime.