Both Billions and Homeland Make the List
by Staff | Los Angeles Times | January 1, 2020
Television … now more than ever: To paraphrase the satirical film studio slogan of Robert Altman’s “The Player,†TV’s dominant mode these days is the avalanche, the deluge, the endless binge. But even amid the clutter of 500-some scripted and countless unscripted series, there’s plenty to be excited about, including originals from nascent (or still-to-be-launched) platforms like Apple TV+, HBO Max and Quibi. Let the Times TV team help you plan your viewing schedule with this list of our 20 most anticipated new and returning shows of 2020.
Billions
The searing drama about the high-stakes battle between federal government watchdog Charles Rhoades (Paul Giamatti) and cocky billionaire Bobby “Axe†Axelrod (Damian Lewis) incorporated a clever twist in its fourth season when Axe became consumed with destroying his former protégé, Taylor Mason (Asia Kate Dillion), who left him to form their own hedge fund firm. In a complicated scheme, Axe blackmailed Taylor and wiped them out, forcing them to return to Axe’s firm. Though Taylor is chastened, they vow to work from within to take down Axe and Rhoades, setting up another lethal war. Upping the ante are Julianna Margulies (“The Good Wifeâ€) and Corey Stoll (“House of Cardsâ€), who join the cast. (Showtime, TBA) —Greg Braxton
Homeland
The espionage drama starring Claire Danes and Mandy Patinkin returns to Showtime after nearly two years for its eighth and final season. The return of the series, which finds agent Carrie Mathison (Danes) recuperating from months of brutal confinement in a Russian gulag, was delayed due to “an ambitious production schedule,†according to network execs. While there have been some rocky seasons along the way, the drama has recovered nicely in its last few outings, and early word indicates that the show is going out on a high note. (Showtime, Feb. 9) —Greg Braxton
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