‘Billions’ season 6 episode 5 arrives next week with Prince continuing to sail ahead while steering the ship from the throne of Axe Capital. The last episode saw Prince take the queen from Chuck in the 3D chess they’ve been playing for so long. Chuck is losing his allies rapidly while Prince continues to bag wins after wins. What will Chuck do now, and what will the next big phase of this battle entail? That’s the pertinent question right now. Prince has his aim set on his goals, and Chuck has taken a major blow. It’s interesting to speculate what Chuck has learned from this loss and if he sees it as a mere loss in a game between him and Prince or a mistake in his practice of maintaining and respecting relationships and his trusted friends.
Season 6 of ‘Billions’ follows Prince and his efforts at chasing his altruistic ambitions. The season sees him and Chuck engage in an all-out battle. Can Prince live up to his altruism, or Chuck will catch him in financial misdeeds? That’s the prime plotline this season navigates through. Meanwhile, the season also follows other Axe Capital employees adapting and collaborating with their new boss. Let’s now delve into all that episode 5 of ‘Billions’ season 6 might entail. Spoilers ahead!
‘Billions’ Season 6 Episode 4 Recap
Episode 4 opens with Kate telling Chuck that she’s been offered a job. She says she is not interested, but Chuck sees this as a perfect opportunity. The one who has been offered the job is none other than Prince. Chuck tells Kate to go to the meeting and gather intel for him to use against Prince. While Chuck continues to view and use Kate as his pawn, Kate has already started to stray away from his mentorship that is no longer productive or fruitful for her.
Kate has her own plans that she has, time and again, asked Chuck to help her on her way forward. However, Chuck hasn’t paid much heed to Kate’s ambition. She’s the best at what she does, and having her in his arsenal makes things super easy. However, the ease and convenience that Kate provides have made Chuck lose track of treating her as more than just a subordinate.
A Short-sighted Chuck & an Ambitious Kate
Unaware that she’s seriously considering Prince’s offer, Chuck sends her to the meeting. Kate does what Chuck told her to do. After returning from the meeting, she tells Chuck about this new free WiFi plan that Prince is eying at using to turn the opinions on the Olympics stadium. Chuck uses this information to get one up on Prince immediately. He heads over to the telecom companies and buries the idea before it amounts to anything.
Meanwhile, he’s also trying to get Ira to audition for Prince’s legal counsel gig. His mole inside Prince’s camp will do wonders for his battle. However, Prince does manage to make the WiFi initiative work. He partners up with big telecom companies to realize the plan. Taylor, who came up with the idea, is a tad bit let down. Her plan included African regions getting the benefits too. Under this partnership, that part has taken a back foot.
Prince’s Offer
Meanwhile, Prince aims for the bigger prize. He wants Kate to be on his team. Kate is the best legal counsel aid he can have in New York. For his plans to come to fruition, he needs someone who knows how to dodge, leap, and maneuver through the bureaucracy and legal web of New York. There’s nobody as good at it as Kate. So Prince makes his move. He meets her pitches her offer. Kate finds it not just enticing but something that she’s always wanted from Chuck. Prince wants her as an equal, a stark contrast from the subordinate-like treatment from Chuck. However, perhaps the biggest selling point of Prince’s offer is that he will help her through the next steps on her career ladder.
Kate Switches Sides
Prince offers her a campaign office and staff for her congressional run in the future. Not only that, but he’ll also help her financially. That’s all Kate has ever wanted, but Chuck could never deliver or even pay heed to. Additionally, Wendy agrees to talk with Kate and persuade her to join Prince’s team. It works, and Kate has officially decided to switch. Later, she goes to bid Chuck goodbye. Chuck asks her why she decided to switch. Kate tells him that she’s ready to become his peer, his equal, instead of his disciple. The realization has certainly dawned on Chuck that he’s lost the way. He’s lost his best man, and it’s only going to get rough for him.
‘Billions’ Season 6 Episode 5 Release Date & Preview
‘Billions’ Season 6 Episode 5 will release on February 20, 2022. The official synopsis sheds some light on what’s to come in the next episode. According to the synopsis, Mike Prince will take the throne of the Axe Capital. He has his eyes set on changing the game. The official promo also sheds some light on how Prince is moving ahead with his plans. There seems to be some tension between Prince and Taylor. It will be interesting to see what Chuck’s next steps will be after losing his queen — Kate. So far, Prince has been winning the three-dimensional chess, but can he keep the streak going?
Watch ‘Billions’ Season 6 Episode 5 Online — Streaming Details
‘Billions’ season 6 episode 5 will premiere at 9:00 p.m. ET Sunday on Showtime. If cable TV isn’t an option, you can opt for online alternatives. You can watch the show online on Showtime’s official website. Sho.com and YouTube also serve as online alternatives to stream the show on. Apart from their streaming platforms, ‘Billions’ season 6 is also available on-demand and Showtime partner platforms like Amazon Prime Video.
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