I understand you had to say it because of pet peeve.
Chuck though would see him as "good and great" and see himself with that as a possible destiny. Chuck the tragic figure!

good point. I was thinking 45 or 50.

They were there.
Remember the convo she had with Axe where he advised her she could have it all. Fly private and go to party too.

Also, I caught that too. Typically, Wendy would have not elaborated. She is usually circumspect about not violating a private agreement. Maybe because Axe is not officially counseled by her, or maybe because she is not liking being at Axe, or maybe it's that lingering question about just how Wendy feels about Axe.…

I see Lara and Axe's relationship built on honesty, and as rich and powerful as he is, he honors her with equal esteem. that is what she is signed up for. She refuses to be reduced to being part of someone else. When he lies, he is manipulating her and for her, this is a loss of esteem. She does not want to be second…

same here. Giamatti, stepping backward was so good. That entire scene was maybe the best thing I have seen on television.
And is it just me or does Axe sometimes speak in monologues that are vaguely Shakesperean?

I am on the same page. I am fascinated by these characters. I thought that line from the lawyer friend was priceless. The guy had come across as a nice guy, a true and loyal friend, but there he is ready to jump right into the game. And then in the last episode, ready for what he earned.
And I really enjoy the…

This show is awesome. It's flipping Shakespearean at times. The dialogue is fun at the least. the acting is soooo good. The show is about the very rich and about ruthlessness and obsession and wanting to win. love it.