How 'Billions' Season 6 hits reset after Damian Lewis exit

King Kong versus Godzilla. The actor, who also starred in Showtime’s “Homeland,” left “Billions” at the end of last season, fulfilling his long-standing plan to spend more time with his family in England. So we’re already at a place where it’s personal by nature — they’re two alphas going for the same patch of turf.” For fans wondering whether “Billions” will be able to maintain its momentum without Lewis, who played Axelrod with an aggressive, sharp edge that was also compelling and charismatic, Koppelman pointed to another popular show that lost one of its original stars after just two seasons: “NYPD Blue.” “I thought I would never watch ‘NYPD Blue’ again after David Caruso left,” he said. Mike is more enigmatic than Axe.” As for his approach to working with Stoll as opposed to Lewis, “It’s less jarring than you would think,” Giamatti said. Mike saves that for when it really counts, when he really needs it.” Television Paul Giamatti has a plan to save ‘Lodge 49’ AMC canceled the acclaimed, offbeat “Lodge 49” after two low-rated seasons.