Billions season 4 episode 12 Recap and FAQ
Episode Summary
Axe, feeling betrayed by Rebecca's deal with Taylor, takes over Saler's, leading to their breakup. Chuck, pressured by Jock Jeffcoat, sets a trap for Bryan Connerty using a fake conversation about illegal activities, resulting in Bryan's arrest and Jock's dismissal. Wendy, facing charges against her medical license, unknowingly benefits from Axe's influence and retains her license. Taylor's firm faces ruin, forcing Taylor to return to Axe Capital under duress, while secretly planning with Chuck to take down Axe. The episode highlights the costs of power and revenge, as relationships and ethics are sacrificed.
Full Episode S04E12 Recap
Frequently Asked Questions
Why does Axe feel betrayed by Rebecca?
Axe feels betrayed because Rebecca made a deal with Taylor, his rival, which he perceives as disloyal.
What is Chuck's strategy against Jock Jeffcoat?
Chuck uses a fake conversation with his father to trap Bryan Connerty into illegal wiretapping, undermining Jock Jeffcoat's position.
What are the charges against Wendy Rhoades?
Wendy faces charges that threaten her medical license due to unethical conduct.
How does Axe take control of Saler's?
Axe manipulates events to take control of Saler's, liquidating the company and ousting Rebecca.
What leads to the breakup between Axe and Rebecca?
Rebecca discovers Axe's betrayal in manipulating Saler's, leading to their breakup.
How does Chuck orchestrate Bryan's downfall?
Chuck orchestrates a fake conversation about illegal activities, leading Bryan to illegally wiretap and incriminate himself.
What happens to Bryan Connerty?
Bryan Connerty is arrested for illegal wiretapping based on Chuck's scheme.
How does Wendy retain her medical license?
Wendy retains her license thanks to Axe's influence and a significant donation, receiving only a verbal warning.
Why does Taylor return to Axe Capital?
Taylor returns to Axe Capital under duress, facing financial ruin, and forms a secret alliance with Chuck against Axe.
What is the secret alliance between Taylor and Chuck?
Taylor agrees to help Chuck take down Axe from within Axe Capital.
What are the consequences of Axe's actions on Saler's?
Axe's actions lead to the liquidation of Saler's, massive layoffs, and the betrayal of Rebecca.
How does Jock Jeffcoat respond to the events?
Jock Jeffcoat is dismissed from his position after being implicated in the illegal wiretapping scheme.
What is the status of Wendy's relationship with Axe?
Wendy remains loyal to Axe, unaware of his role in resolving her medical license issue.
How does the episode end?
The episode ends with Axe and Chuck consolidating their power, but at the expense of personal relationships and ethics.
What is the main theme of the episode?
The main theme is the cost of power and revenge, as characters compromise relationships and ethics to gain the upper hand.
