'Billions' Season 5 Episode 5 Preview: Axe or Nico Tanner, who will Wendy choose to be with?
Four episodes down and 'Billions' has ensured there's more to the complex finance drama than just revenge or raking in the moolah. For viewers who have caught up with the new season religiously, personal matters too, have taken the spotlight in the form of Chuck Rhoades (Paul Giamatti) and Wendy's (Maggie Siff) divorce. That said, the new episode's synopsis teases a massive move for the duo and speculations are rife about who Wendy will end up in a relationship with.
For now, most of the fans who have seen the chemistry between Robert 'Bobby' Axelrod (Damian Lewis) and Wendy have hoped it would be the two, but it does seem like there is a possibility of Frank Grillo's Nico Tanner also throwing his hat in the ring. After all, some sparks did fly between the two in their first encounter and that is hard to ignore. As far as Chuck goes, fans have already decided that Julianna Margulies will be in his life sooner or later and it is only a matter of time. With the pair off to an easy and light start, that's an easy call to make.
Coming to Axe, the move of vrooming off from his old house in Yonkers in the final minutes of the previous episode is sure to come with repercussions. With Mike Prince (Corey Stoll) taunting him, the rushing off may not have won him any fans or hearts from the community. In the promo for the upcoming episode, 'Contract', the focus goes back to Axe's banking plans. Except, his proposal is declined. Wendy and Taylor (Asia Kate Dillon) discuss a partnership where Wendy asks for an offer.
The final scene shows Axe screaming in anger about "helping someone" and this plot point can be connected to probably someone from his past as the synopsis says : "Axe must reckon with his past to secure his future. Chuck plots against Axe with the help of some old associates. Chuck and Wendy both try to move on, but get forced together by an emergency. Wendy and Taylor embark on a new venture."
What are your thoughts on the events that may unfold in 'Contract'?
'Billions' Season 5 airs Sundays 9 pm ET on Showtime.