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Oct 2021
44m 25s

‘Billions’ Season 5 Finale

The Ringer
About this episode

 Logan Murdock and Wosny Lambre recap the season finale of 'Billions,' “No Direction Home.” The two take a look back at Season 5, discuss the show’s relationship with wealth, and make some predictions for Season 6. 

Hosts: Logan Murdock, Wosny Lambre

Associate Producer: Lani Renaldo

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