Prince and Chuck start to feel each other out as their old rivalry re-emerges.

In a lot of ways, this week’s episode ofBillionssees a number of characters finding themselves again.

For awhile, Wags wallows in that feeling.

Paul Giamatti as Chuck Rhoades in BILLIONS, “Winston Dick Energy”.

Paul Giamatti.Credit: Christopher T. Saunders/SHOWTIME

He starts to wonder if his time has really come and gone.

Wendy’s arc is a little different.

While the setting is familiar, there’s a new problem that Ira identifies: Chuck is scared.

(L-R): Maggie Siff as Wendy Rhoades and Corey Stoll as Michael “Mike” Prince in BILLIONS, “Winston Dick Energy”.

Maggie Siff as Wendy Rhoades and Corey Stoll as Michael “Mike” Prince.Christopher T. Saunders/SHOWTIME

He’s afraid to pull the trigger and fail.

From theKareem Abdul-Jabbarcameo to the repetitive conversations, none of it really feels that urgent or propulsive.

Here’s hoping the rest of the season can build from this.