Lara Axelrod is a fictional character portrayed by Malin Akerman in the TV series Billions.
In the first episode they appeared in, titled Pilot (season 1), they were 37 years old.
They appear in 37 episodes out of a total of 84 aired and have accumulated 4350 positive votes.
The character of Lara Axelrod is mainly associated with Bobby Axelrod, Wendy Rhoades and Chuck Rhoades.
Episodes37
Pilot
episode S1.E1 january 2016U.S. Attorney Chuck Rhoades is tipped to a case of insider trading with links to billionaire hedge fund king Bobby "Axe" Axelrod, setting off a cat and mouse game where the stakes are high and intensely personal.
Naming Rights
episode S1.E2 january 2016Chuck's probe is temporarily derailed when he has to divert resources to a case against an Axe rival, billionaire Steven Birch. Axe makes an aggressive move under the guise of a charitable contribution to settle an old score.
YumTime
episode S1.E3 january 2016Chuck discovers that a rival has made inroads in the Axe case and that he needs to get it back. Meanwhile, Axe makes an activist play for a family owned bakery corporation in a move that reverberates back to Chuck.
Short Squeeze
episode S1.E4 february 2016Axe must fend off a short squeeze led by Chuck's father. Chuck learns about the inner workings of Axe Capital, but must also take action against his father for stock manipulation. Axe reckons with a betrayal.
The Good Life
episode S1.E5 february 2016Axe orders his traders to unload their positions, before he unceremoniously disappears. Wags and Wendy struggle to maintain morale. Meanwhile, Chuck intensifies his investigation and sends the FBI to make a surprising arrest.
The Deal
episode S1.E6 february 2016Wendy facilitates a deal that hinges on a meeting between Chuck and Axe.
The Punch
episode S1.E7 march 2016The pressure from the US Attorney starts to affect Axe. Chuck uses the past to get the upper hand. And the case against Axe Capital gains a powerful weapon when Connerty turns a member of Axe's inner circle into an informant.
Boasts and Rails
episode S1.E8 march 2016Axe receives a tip that throws the US Attorney's case into jeopardy. Connerty faces a dilemma in how to respond, leading to conflict with Chuck. As the investigation intrudes on Lara's private life, a secret from Axe's past surfaces.
Where the F*ck Is Donnie?
episode S1.E9 march 2016The repercussions of the revelations come home to roost. A sudden and mysterious disappearance sends both Axe and Chuck spinning. Connerty, Chuck and the FBI go into manhunt mode. Lara makes a painful sacrifice.
Quality of Life
episode S1.E10 march 2016A death forces both Axe and Wendy to do some soul searching, while creating a devastating setback for Chuck. In a brilliant counter move, Chuck enlists Lonnie Watley to expose a corrupt judge and grease the wheels for a future move.
Magical Thinking
episode S1.E11 april 2016Axe loses big on a bad trade and turns to Wendy for help. Lu takes Lara back to the old neighborhood to remind her of their roots. Sacker and Connerty close the investigation just as Chuck finds evidence that could salvage the case.
The Conversation
episode S1.E12 april 2016As Lara plans for the family to flee the country, Axe accuses Wendy of leaking the info that could land him in prison. A defiant Wendy threatens to expose Chuck, who goes in search of Axe and an explosive confrontation.
Risk Management
episode S2.E1 february 2017Chuck faces scrutiny within his office and from the Attorney General. Axe refortifies and weighs his options for retaliation. Wendy considers an offer from a rival hedge fund. Lara intervenes at her children's school.
Dead Cat Bounce
episode S2.E2 february 2017With the help of a talented intern, Axe initiates a new financial play. Chuck deploys his team to find a high-profile case that might save his sinking status. Wendy navigates a minefield of questioning that could result in disaster.
Optimal Play
episode S2.E3 march 2017Axe considers buying an NFL franchise, and finds an ally. Chuck begins a last ditch case by developing a low-level informant. Meanwhile, Wendy accompanies Axe's competitor to a charity poker tournament. Lara launches her new business.
The Oath
episode S2.E4 march 2017Chuck develops a new strategy. Wendy assesses a candidate for a tech billionaire. Axe considers a major charitable pledge. Lara faces a rival. Meanwhile, Axe and Chuck find themselves together for the first time since their face off.
Currency
episode S2.E5 march 2017Chuck must rely on an anxious insider who's willing to wear a wire. Meanwhile, Axe scouts ideas for a quick play with a huge payoff. Wendy rediscovers her passion for her former job. Lara's business starts to affect her marriage.
Indian Four
episode S2.E6 march 2017Axe negotiates with a reluctant seller. Wendy makes a professional decision. Chuck's office faces the uncertainty of jury selection after a deal with a high profile defendant fails. Tensions between Lara and Axe escalate.
Victory Lap
episode S2.E7 april 2017Axe assembles a war room and seeks counsel on how best to recoup his losses following a disastrous setback in Sandicot for Axe Capital. Chuck capitalizes on a high profile victory, but alienates Wendy in the process.
The Kingmaker
episode S2.E8 april 2017Axe investigates the breakdown in his Sandicot dealings but faces formidable opposition. Chuck digs up dirt on a political rival. Lara makes a PR trip to Sandicot. Wendy helps Taylor solve a problem at Axe Capital.
Sic Transit Imperium
episode S2.E9 april 2017Axe is offered inside information from a former employee. Chuck faces external pressure to drop an investigation. Lara plans a lavish birthday celebration for Axe only to discover he's lied to her about his relationship with Wendy.
With or Without You
episode S2.E10 april 2017Axe deals with a disturbance involving Lara and the kids. Chuck considers the pitfalls of his personal life while being vetted for political advancement. At an impromptu dinner Chuck and Wendy open up to each other.
Golden Frog Time
episode S2.E11 april 2017Chuck finds he has much at stake in the success of a new business venture; Axe takes out a massive short and takes steps to insure its failure. Wendy wrestles with a familiar and uncomfortable position: caught between Axe and Chuck.
Ball in Hand
episode S2.E12 may 2017Axe receives news that he's in the cross-hairs of law enforcement. Chuck arranges the last pieces of his long game. Lara marshals resources to protect what's hers. Wendy and Chuck make a decision about their marriage.
Tie Goes to the Runner
episode S3.E1 march 2018Chuck gets a mandate from a new boss. Axe braves a difficult choice following his indictment. Taylor generates a monster strategy. Lara threatens to pull her money from Axe Capital. Sacker strives to prove herself.
The Wrong Maria Gonzalez
episode S3.E2 april 2018Chuck tries to cash in a favor owed to him by an honorable judge. Axe orchestrates creative new avenues for conducting trades. Wendy helps Taylor weather their first major crisis. Connerty continues chasing down Ice Juice leads.
A Generation Too Late
episode S3.E3 april 2018Chuck is given a perverse directive. Axe expands upon a secret venture. Taylor and Wags interview a different type of Axe Capital employee. Connerty and Dake close in on key witnesses in the Ice Juice sabotage.
Hell of a Ride
episode S3.E4 april 2018Axe explores the new arena of venture philanthropy and looks to neutralize old accomplices. Connerty's scrutiny of Chuck intensifies. Chuck tries to reconcile with his father. Wags pursues an intensely personal real estate acquisition.
Flaw in the Death Star
episode S3.E5 april 2018Axe and Chuck fight for the loyalty of the same witness. Taylor travels to Silicon Valley to explore new business opportunities. Dollar Bill plans a big short position on a pharmaceutical company stock.
The Third Ortolan
episode S3.E6 april 2018Axe tracks down a critical piece of evidence that could destroy him. Both Axe and Chuck reckon with how far they're willing to go to protect Wendy. The Ice Juice case comes to a head when a judge gives Connerty a difficult deadline.
Not You, Mr. Dake.
episode S3.E7 may 2018Axe and Chuck face mounting evidence of their involvement in the Ice Juice sabotage. Taylor questions Wendy's authority and motivations at Axe Capital. Connerty makes his case in court but faces unexpected witness testimony.
All the Wilburys
episode S3.E8 may 2018Axe tries for a fresh start at Axe Capital. Chuck wrestles with whether to honor his word to a friend. Taylor asks for more independence. Lara and Axe negotiate a new arrangement regarding Lara's money.
Icebreaker
episode S3.E9 may 2018Axe makes a bold play to secure capital from a controversial source. Taylor chafes against Axe's recent moves. Chuck recruits the allies he needs to move forward with a new plan. Connerty seeks out a career opportunity.
Redemption
episode S3.E10 may 2018Axe explores an unappealing investment at a desperate moment. Taylor makes a personal compromise for business. Chuck suspects a major foe may be on to his scheme. Wendy advises an Axe Capper to make bold moves.
Kompenso
episode S3.E11 june 2018Axe determines his employees' worth at the year-end "comp" meetings. Chuck advances a dangerous plan, but is distracted by a friend in need of help. Taylor and Axe argue over Taylor's place and worth at the firm.
Elmsley Count
episode S3.E12 june 2018Axe dominates a capital raise event, but is soon challenged by a competitor. Chuck looks to strike the ultimate blow on an enemy. Wendy reckons with past decisions, and chooses a side. Taylor takes a big position.
Maximum Recreational Depth
episode S4.E6 april 2019Axe discovers a trap set for him by Taylor. Chuck and Wendy navigate marital issues. Wendy rekindles an unlikely friendship. Taylor pursues a new business venture. Connerty formulates a plan to go after Chuck.
- Pilot
- Naming Rights
- YumTime
- Short Squeeze
- The Good Life
- The Deal
- The Punch
- Boasts and Rails
- Where the F*ck Is Donnie?
- Quality of Life
- Magical Thinking
- The Conversation
- Risk Management
- Dead Cat Bounce
- Optimal Play
- The Oath
- Currency
- Indian Four
- Victory Lap
- The Kingmaker
- Sic Transit Imperium
- With or Without You
- Golden Frog Time
- Ball in Hand
- Tie Goes to the Runner
- The Wrong Maria Gonzalez
- A Generation Too Late
- Hell of a Ride
- Flaw in the Death Star
- The Third Ortolan
- Not You, Mr. Dake.
- All the Wilburys
- Icebreaker
- Redemption
- Kompenso
- Elmsley Count
- Maximum Recreational Depth
Best moments10
- Chuck discovers that a rival has made inroads in the Axe case and that he needs to get it back. Meanwhile, Axe makes an activist play for a family owned bakery corporation in a move that reverberates back to Chuck.
- Axe assembles a war room and seeks counsel on how best to recoup his losses following a disastrous setback in Sandicot for Axe Capital. Chuck capitalizes on a high profile victory, but alienates Wendy in the process.
- The pressure from the US Attorney starts to affect Axe. Chuck uses the past to get the upper hand. And the case against Axe Capital gains a powerful weapon when Connerty turns a member of Axe's inner circle into an informant.
- The repercussions of the revelations come home to roost. A sudden and mysterious disappearance sends both Axe and Chuck spinning. Connerty, Chuck and the FBI go into manhunt mode. Lara makes a painful sacrifice.
- Axe is offered inside information from a former employee. Chuck faces external pressure to drop an investigation. Lara plans a lavish birthday celebration for Axe only to discover he's lied to her about his relationship with Wendy.
- Axe deals with a disturbance involving Lara and the kids. Chuck considers the pitfalls of his personal life while being vetted for political advancement. At an impromptu dinner Chuck and Wendy open up to each other.
- Axe orders his traders to unload their positions, before he unceremoniously disappears. Wags and Wendy struggle to maintain morale. Meanwhile, Chuck intensifies his investigation and sends the FBI to make a surprising arrest.
- Axe negotiates with a reluctant seller. Wendy makes a professional decision. Chuck's office faces the uncertainty of jury selection after a deal with a high profile defendant fails. Tensions between Lara and Axe escalate.
- Chuck develops a new strategy. Wendy assesses a candidate for a tech billionaire. Axe considers a major charitable pledge. Lara faces a rival. Meanwhile, Axe and Chuck find themselves together for the first time since their face off.
- Axe determines his employees' worth at the year-end "comp" meetings. Chuck advances a dangerous plan, but is distracted by a friend in need of help. Taylor and Axe argue over Taylor's place and worth at the firm.
- YumTime
- Victory Lap
- The Punch
- Where the F*ck Is Donnie?
- Sic Transit Imperium
- With or Without You
- The Good Life
- Indian Four
- The Oath
- Kompenso