In my opinion, American screenwriters are a group worthy of worship, and all kinds of whimsy often make people exclaim. Of course, they also have one of the biggest vices: they like to dig holes without filling them. For the sake of ratings, you can dig a hole almost at any time, but few people fill it responsibly. The worst one is J.J. abrams, who loves to dig holes and never fills them. He is simply the eau de cologne of American drama. His hit dramas "The Edge of Crisis" and "Suspect Tracking" are full of huge pits. The former is a parallel world+terminator, and the latter is a war of artificial intelligence. Both of them are very good stories, and their interpretations are also wonderful. But when you look back, no, you were cheated by this goods again! There are so many such experiences that I am amazed by billions. How wonderful is this play? Let's just say, regardless of how awesome the plot is. It's just that the screenwriter has a pit to be asked, even if every subtle plot will be taken care of, so the spirit of starting and ending has to kneel! So, I think it's not enough just to recommend plays. I must take some time to write a drama review without spoilers to express my admiration like a raging river!

Billions, translated as Billions or War of Wealth in China, tells the story of a struggle between a Wall Street tycoon and a federal prosecutor. There are many similar film and television themes, among which there are many classics, such as The Wall Street series and The Big Short. It is difficult to surpass the classics, but hundreds of millions seem to have done it effortlessly. Generally speaking, the plot of this play is as stated in the title. It is a story about all kinds of intrigues on Wall Street, that is, intrigues between hedge funds and feuds between billionaires and prosecutors. Everyone may be designed by others at any time, or they may dig holes for their opponents at any time, waiting for them to take the bait. From the beginning of the first episode to the end of the second season, each episode is full of endless strange scenes, with fierce drama conflicts and rapid changes in plot rhythm, which is amazing. It is an exaggeration to say that it is information-intensive. Basically, one episode is equivalent to three seasons of Korean dramas.

Another thing worth recommending is the portrayal of the characters in the play. The performances of the two leading actors are wonderful, and the roles cannot be simply distinguished by good or bad. Let's just say that the two sides played too well. As the plot changes, perhaps the audience's feelings about the protagonist will also change. For example, in the first season, I admire axelrod, the richest man, but in the second season, I admire Chuck, the prosecutor, for his indomitable ability to make a comeback in a desperate situation. Relatively speaking, Demi Lewis, who plays a billionaire, is more famous. Personally, I think he is more comfortable in this play and far more likable than in Homeland. And almost all the supporting roles in the play are also very brilliant, which can be said to be flesh and blood. Although the behavior is often incredible, it is quite rational.

After watching the play, I felt a lot. The strongest point is that the rules of American society are really perfect. Even in places like Wall Street, there are the strictest rules. No matter who you are, you must abide by the rules of the game. This is the bottom line for everyone to move. It is precisely because of this that Wall Street and even the United States can grow to today's scale. In contrast, China's financial sector is simply a jungle society, and it will probably take another century to reach the level of civilization like Laomi. Secondly, rules are not omnipotent, nor are they shields. Even if B's hedge fund is not illegal, it does not mean that it can be unconstrained and unpunished. Many times, public opinion has the right to decide to a large extent. This is also the reason for the United States. The reason why lawyers are so awesome is that they often represent the people, hold huge power and resources, and have strong enterprising spirit, so they dare to wrestle with billionaires. Finally, Americans really like preaching. Chicken soup lines are everywhere in the play. Interestingly, before each sermon, a short story is told. The typical preacher's preaching skills are easy to understand. This kind of communication is quite good, I like it.

The score of the play on Douban is 9.3, which is definitely the high score in American TV series. But this is not the point, because the various financial skills and legal knowledge involved in the play alone are worth seeing. What interests me most is that the best film reviews I have ever seen are almost all from Zhihu. The highly professional Wall Street story in the play obviously attracted many comments from people in the industry. And the praise from professionals, in my opinion, is the most awesome place in this series. Of course, for a layman like me, the most enjoyable thing is the intensive confrontation between two protagonists with different personalities in the play. As for the two leading men, please allow me to quote a comment by Su Shi as the end of this article:

There are brave people in the world, but you are not surprised when you face them. Add without anger; This is a big hostage, and its ambition is far away!