Billions Test

The IDRLabs Billions Test is inspired by psychometric methodology and based on research into the characters of the series. The test provides feedback such as the following:

Kate Sacker

Kate Sacker is a calculated, high-achieving political strategist who navigates the cutthroat worlds of law and finance with relentless precision. She possesses a rare ability to shift allegiances and institutions to serve her long-term trajectory toward the presidency. While she maintains a polished, public-facing image of dedicated service, she is fundamentally driven by a cold, pragmatic ambition that allows her to discard old loyalties when they no longer provide leverage. She views every professional interaction as a necessary step in a larger, carefully managed climb. Kate remains a master of the facade, balancing her genuine intellect against a ruthless, opportunistic hunger for power.

Chuck Rhoades

Chuck Rhoades is a brilliant, high-ranking prosecutor who balances a crusading belief in the law with a deep-seated need for personal validation. Driven by a desire to dismantle systemic corruption, he often finds his professional mission entangled with his own ego and a volatile relationship with his powerful, judgmental father. He is a master of the power play, frequently bending the very rules he claims to defend to settle scores or secure his political future. While he projects an image of moral authority, his private life reveals a man who thrives on intense, unconventional power dynamics, constantly struggling to reconcile his public idealism with his private, often ruthless, ambition.

Mike Wagner

Mike Wagner is the hedonistic, foul-mouthed COO of Axe Capital who serves as the firm’s primary enforcer and Bobby Axelrod’s most devoted lieutenant. He thrives on excess, luxury, and the high-stakes adrenaline of the hedge-fund world, yet he possesses a surprising capacity for introspection regarding his personal failures as a father. Wags operates as a loyal attack dog, executing cruel schemes without moral hesitation to protect his boss and maintain order. Despite his vulgarity and commitment to a life of wild experiences, he remains deeply self-aware, often wrestling with the consequences of his rapid lifestyle and the lingering damage to his family relationships.

Mike Prince

Mike Prince is a self-made billionaire and visionary entrepreneur who positions himself as a moral alternative to the ruthless hedge-fund titans of New York. He projects an image of enlightened leadership, consistently framing his pursuit of power as a necessary vehicle for global philanthropy and social progress. Beneath this polished, altruistic exterior lies a deep-seated narcissism and an unwavering belief in his own infallibility. He struggles to accept dissent, often viewing his personal ambitions as synonymous with the greater good. Ultimately, he is a man who rationalizes his most manipulative moves as acts of service, blinded by the conviction that he is destined to save the world.

Wendy Rhoades

Wendy Rhoades is a Yale-educated psychiatrist and the indispensable performance coach at Axe Capital. She possesses an uncanny ability to read human nature, using her deep psychological insights to steer powerful men through their moral crises and professional impasses. She thrives in high-stakes environments, acting as the ethical and emotional pivot between the worlds of law and finance. Her central contradiction lies in her dual identity as both a healer and an enabler; while she understands the corrosive toll of extreme wealth, she remains addicted to the proximity of power. She is a master of soft influence, constantly choosing the thrill of shaping titans over safer, more conventional paths.

Bobby Axelrod

Bobby Axelrod is an ambitious, self-made billionaire hedge-fund manager who views the world as a high-stakes game of winners and losers. Driven by a scrappy, blue-collar origin story and a deep-seated need for total control, he operates with a near-infallible instinct for market movements and strategic leverage. While he projects an image of meritocratic success and philanthropy, he frequently relies on insider information to maintain his edge. His fatal flaw is a pathological inability to tolerate disloyalty, often leading him into vindictive, scorched-earth campaigns against rivals. He remains a fierce protector of his inner circle, constantly balancing his ruthless professional drive with a desperate desire to be the ultimate cause of winning.

Taylor Mason

Taylor Mason is a brilliant, analytical strategist who views the world as a series of complex systems to be optimized. As a high-performing CIO, they rely on rigorous data and objective logic to navigate the hyper-competitive environment of high finance. Their core strength lies in their ability to see patterns others miss, yet they frequently struggle with the messy, unpredictable nature of human emotion and loyalty. While they strive for pure, rational decision-making, they are often caught in the crossfire of power plays and betrayals. Taylor represents the tension between a commitment to intellectual truth and the painful reality of surviving in a world driven by ego.