At Biden Summit, Other Countries Promised Billions to Support the Epidemic

There were famous elephants in the room: China’s ongoing Covid crisis and the war in Ukraine were not discussed. But J. Stephen Morrison, global health expert at the Center for Strategic and International Studies, said the 7-nation group’s commitments reflect the strengthening of ties between allied nations against Russia in the Ukraine war. These words …

‘Billions’ Season 6, Episode 11: I Like Mike

Season 6, Episode 11: ‘Succession’ “Michael [expletive] The prince is running for president.” Here it is, as Chuck summed up in his usual verbally flamboyant demeanor. After a season filled with indirect references and high-pitched cues, Mike Prince’s grand plan beyond all other big plans is revealed with a bumper sticker that reads “LIKE MIKE …

‘Billions’ Season 6, Episode 11: I Like Mike

Season 6, Episode 11: ‘Succession’ “Michael [expletive] The prince is running for president.” Here it is, as Chuck summed up in his usual verbally flamboyant demeanor. After a season filled with indirect references and high-pitched cues, Mike Prince’s grand plan beyond all other big plans is revealed with a bumper sticker that reads “LIKE MIKE …

‘Billions’ Season 6 Episode 9 Summary: Distract and Conquer

Season 6 Episode 9 “Hindenburg” “We need Chuck dead, not hurt and angry.” Wise words from Governor Bob Sweeney. When Chuck withdrew the Olympic Games without dealing the killing blow from Mike Prince, he sensed something that Chuck himself had failed to achieve. In retrospect, it was clear that a wounded, angry Prince would reciprocate, …

‘Billions’ Season 6 Episode 7 Summary: Let The Games Begin

It even fitted well with the sub-event where Chuck and his ex-wife-amateur domme Wendy briefly rekindled their old friendship but bailed out when professional concerns intervened. At their son’s high school carnival, Chuck won a private dinner for two with Michelin-starred chef Daniel Boulud and invited Wendy for old times’ sake. But poor Boulud, playing …

‘Billions’ Season 6 Episode 6 Summary: I’ll Be Watching You

Season 6 Episode 6 ‘Hostis Humani Generis’ There are few things I enjoy more than a good “Billions” trick on TV. It comes from the gorgeous Season 2 episode “Golden Frog Time,” in which Chuck Rhoades, who at first seemed to be sobbing, actually laughs hysterically as his plan to weaken his nemesis Bobby Axelrod …

‘Billions’ Season 6 Episode 5 Summary: All in the Family

Chuck’s family problems literally hit him where he lives: his father Charles moves into Chuck’s house after he is kicked out by his wife because of some illicit texts exchanged with a woman with romantic plans for years. (Charles hums the theme song of “The Odd Couple”, announcing his intention to stay at Chuck’s house …

‘Billions’ Season 6 Episode 4 Summary: Hungry Like the Wolf

Season 6 Episode 4: ‘Burn Rate’ Six hundred dollars for coffee with Kate Sacker; $46,863 for Wendy Rhoades’ wardrobe; $162,500 for a night in a Covid-free brothel with Wags; $300 million for Mike Prince’s new yacht, plus an extra $300 million to neutralize his carbon footprint. We’ve said before in this area the belief of …

‘Billions’ Season 6 Episode 4 Summary: Hungry Like the Wolf

Season 6 Episode 4: ‘Burn Rate’ Six hundred dollars for coffee with Kate Sacker; $46,863 for Wendy Rhoades’ wardrobe; $162,500 for a night in a Covid-free brothel with Wags; $300 million for Mike Prince’s new yacht, plus an extra $300 million to neutralize his carbon footprint. We’ve said before in this area the belief of …