Richie is a drug addict, a killer, a bad businessman and a bully. I have zero empathy for him. Many of the scenes are poorly written and poorly acted, so bad they are almost a parody of a decent period piece. I had high hopes for this show but it has been a major disappointment so far, other than the music.

I don't agree with Joshua's review of this episode or this series. I find Billions compelling because these characters are amoral, evil, selfish, greedy, powerful and corrupt. All of them. It is a show that encourages the viewer to despise them. There is no love for any of them. I like this show, it interests me…