Billions Creators Discuss Series Finale, Reflect on Character Development Over Seven Seasons

In the series finale of Billions, creators Brian Koppelman & David Levien revisit long-standing rivalries, orchestrate high-stakes financial twists and pay tribute to the show's complex characters, reinforcing the relentless ambitions of Bobby "Axe" Axelrod and Chuck Rhoades.

In the series finale of Billions, main characters Chuck Rhoades and Bobby Axelrod band together to topple self-righteous billionaire Mike Prince. However, the creators mention that this ending does not signify character growth and mirror the relentless ambitions of the main characters.
The creators wanted to reward loyal viewers with callbacks to previous seasons, highlighting the importance of character resolutions in the series finale. They mention some influential final episodes from other shows, such as Mad Men and the West Wing, as inspiration for their finale.
Despite the seemingly happy ending, the creators hint at the irony it holds. They wanted viewers to question if the ending is truly happy given that the characters fall back into their old ambitions and habits.
Old characters were brought back as part of the finale's design. The creators expressed their intention to provide closure for the characters as well as the overall plot, aiming to strike a balance between storytelling and meaningful goodbyes.
The creators denied creating a romantic relationship between main characters Wendy Rhoades and Bobby Axelrod. Instead, they explored different aspects of their relationship, excluding romantic involvement to avoid ending the series on their union.

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