Scoop on Billions
by Gingersnap | damian-lewis.com | May 3, 2018
Source: Showtime
In a previous post, we reported 7 of the 12 episode titles. Now, according to IMDB, all 12 episodes of Billions season three have been titled and according to Showtime, all episodes now have a plot description. Here is what we know:
S3E1: Tie Goes to the Runner
S3E2: The Wrong Maria Gonzalez
S3E3: A Generation Too Late
S3E4: Hell of a Ride
S3E5: Flaw in the Death Star
S3E6: The Third Ortolan
S3E7: Not You, Mr. Dake
S3E8: All the Wilburys
S3E9: Icebreaker
S3E10: Redemption
S3E11: Kompenso
S3E12: Elmsley Count
Click ‘Continue Reading’ for the plot descriptions.
Plot Description S3E1 – Tie Goes to the Runner: Chuck receives a mandate from a new boss. Axe braves a difficult choice following his recent indictment. Taylor generates a monster strategy. Lara threatens to pull her money from Axe Capital. Sacker strives to prove herself as Chief of Crim. Season premiere.
Plot Description S3E2 – The Wrong Maria Gonzalez: Chuck tries to cash in a favor owed to him by an honorable judge. Axe orchestrates creative new avenues for conducting trades. Wendy helps Taylor weather their first major crisis. Connerty continues chasing down Ice Juice leads.
Plot Description S3E3 – A Generation Too Late: Chuck faces a dilemma when he’s given a perverse directive. Axe expands upon a secret venture. Taylor and Wags interview a different type of Axe Capital employee. Connerty and Dake close in on key witnesses in the Ice Juice sabotage. Axe and Lara consider an unexpected agreement.
Plot Description S3E4 – Hell of a Ride: Axe explores the new arena of venture philanthropy and looks to neutralize old accomplices. Connerty’s scrutiny of Chuck intensifies. Chuck tries to reconcile with his father. Wags pursues an intensely personal real estate acquisition.
Plot Description S3E5 – Flaw in the Death Star: Chuck trades favors with a co-conspirator. Axe and Chuck fight for the loyalty of the same witness. Connerty gets closer to the truth. Axe sends Taylor to Silicon Valley to explore new business opportunities. Dollar Bill plans a big short position on a pharmaceutical company stock, but not everyone at Axe Cap approves.
Plot Description S3E6 – The Third Ortolan: Axe tracks down a critical piece of evidence that could destroy him. Both Axe and Chuck reckon with just how far they’re willing to go to protect Wendy. The Ice Juice case comes to a head when a judge gives Connerty a difficult deadline.
Plot Description S3E7 – Not You Mr. Dake: Axe and Chuck face mounting evidence of their involvement in the Ice Juice sabotage. Taylor questions Wendy’s authority and motivations at Axe Capital. Connerty makes his case in court but comes up against unexpected witness testimony.
Plot Description S3E8 – All the Wilburys: Axe tries for a fresh start at Axe Capital. Chuck asserts his political autonomy—and wrestles with whether to honor his word to a friend. Taylor asks for more independence at Axe Capital. Lara and Axe negotiate a new arrangement regarding Lara’s money. Connerty adjusts to an uncomfortable situation.
Plot Description S3E9 – Icebreaker: Axe makes a bold play to secure capital from a controversial source. Taylor chafes against Axe’s recent moves. Chuck recruits the allies he needs to move forward with a new plan. Connerty seeks out a career opportunity.
Plot Description S3E10 – Redemption: Axe explores an unappealing investment at a desperate moment. Taylor makes a personal compromise for business. Chuck suspects a major foe may be on to his scheme. Sacker calls in a favor from the FBI. Wendy advises an Axe Capper to make bold moves.
Plot Description S3E11 – Kompenso: Axe determines his employees’ worth at the year-end “comp” meetings. Chuck advances a dangerous plan, but is distracted by a friend in need of help. Taylor and Axe argue over Taylor’s place and worth at the firm. Wendy seeks Lara’s aid with an internal Axe Cap problem. Connerty discovers a new, secret source of information.
Plot Description S3E12 – Elmsley Count: Axe dominates a capital raise event, but is soon challenged by an unexpected competitor. Chuck looks to strike the ultimate blow on an enemy. Wendy reckons with past decisions, and chooses a side. Connerty confronts Sacker about Chuck’s activities. Taylor takes a big position.
Primary Source: IMDB
Secondary Source: A look ahead at Showtime’s Schedule