'Billions’ Season 5 drops early on Showtime, here's how you can live stream Episode 1 on the app
'Billions' is back with politics, mind games and the power struggle between Bobby Axelrod (Damian Lewis) and Chuck Rhoades Jr (Paul Giamatti).
In a major surprise, the show was dropped earlier than usual, and viewers can't express their delight. The first episode starts where the season four finale ended.
Titled 'The New Decas', the official summary reads: "Bobby Axelrod reaches a major milestone. Chuck struggles to get his bearings, and he and Wendy navigate a new normal. Tensions are high at Axe Cap now that Taylor Mason is back. Axe faces off against new rival Mike Prince. Taylor wrestles with a decision."
Showrunner Brian Koppelman tweeted, "Also, if you have showtime or showtime anytime, you can watch the first episode of season 5 tonight, at 12:00 AM."
Actor Delaney Williams posted, "Sorry, I can't watch #Billions right now...I have to #watch at least 2 at a sitting..so I’ll have to wait ‘til I have a few in the DVR bank.. Also, I’d appreciate it if nobody puts anything online about it for a couple of weeks until I catch up.. #NoSpoilers pls.. #Thx, #Internet."
The original air date was supposed to be May 3, 2020, at 9 pm ET on Showtime, but dropped earlier than usual and started a Twitter frenzy. "It is already premiering in India and I love it :) watching now," one fan said.
Another posted, "Oh wow..it is here already?? Awesome!!" Another viewer wondered, "Please @SHO_Billions can someone out the USA watch the premiere ?"
Fans can stream it on the Showtime app now, and one fan said, "I love being able to stream early on Showtime. Billions fix accomplished. #Billions." Another said, "We going to watch #Billions season 5 episode one on Showtime teehee. I’ll definitely watch live with everyone tomorrow as well. Exciting."
One said, "Amen for @Showtime releasing new episodes of shows on their app the night before they air on TV. Time to watch the @SHO_Billions," and another posted, "So instead of having a quality Sunday night with Last Dance and Billions, you’re gonna ruin it."
Get set to watch the new 'Billions' episode now or wait till 9 pm ET.