Billions: 101: Pilot (2016) — Screenplay
A driven U.S. Attorney targets a cunning hedge fund mogul, sparking a high-stakes battle of wits and power over billions.
- Written by
- Brian Koppelman, David Levien, Andrew Ross Sorkin
- Genre
- Drama
- Studio
- Showtime
- Length
- 94 pages
This pilot is a masterclass in establishing two formidable protagonists through sharp, economical dialogue and contrasting power dynamics. Study how it uses parallel scenes and location to build a world of wealth and law, setting up a compelling cat-and-mouse structure that drives the series.
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