A good matador doesn't kill a fresh bull

The first season of Billions. The greatest surprises are the gifts you least expect. Like this one. On a table, say, mere synopsis concerned this series is about head-to-head rivalry between U.S. attorney and hedge fund businessman. Boring. I should not care less. But in truth, it's done with so much vigour, intelligence and sense of excitement that it grabs you for a ride of total entertainment. Damian Lewis and Paul Giamatti lead an absolutely stellar cast and writing turns insignificant and far-off subjects into one of the most interesting things we've ever followed.