Titans: The Rise of Wall Street - Season 1

In the mid 19th Century JP Morgan comes to Wall Street seeking to escape his father Junius’ shadow and make a name for himself in American banking. As the country takes up arms against each other in the Civil War JP’s impulsive nature almost costs him everything. But he refuses to back down.

As the turn of the century approaches JP Morgan’s dominance on Wall Street is unquestioned. But soon the rapid expansion of railroads gives a rival Jacob Schiff a chance to challenge him. As the two Titans battle for control of America’s greatest rail lines the stock market comes crashing down.

Having transformed America into an economic juggernaut JP Morgan hands control of his banking empire to his only son Jack. Confronted with the daunting task of building on his father’s legacy Jack also faces challenges from a new generation of bankers.

JP Morgan’s death leaves the Titans of Wall Street competing to fill the power vacuum. While Jack Morgan knows he must step up Henry Goldman and Samuel Sachs are moving to seize the future. To be continued.

The Roaring 20’s have seen America rise to become the world’s greatest superpower. The nation’s dominance is fueled by a historic bull run on Wall Street and the exploding stock market has drawn a new wave of would-be Titans to New York.

The Crash of 1929 has laid waste to Wall Street. Joe Kennedy is one of the few to survive unscathed and he bets that the devastation will only continue. As the Great Depression takes hold Kennedy becomes richer than ever while the rest of the nation struggles.

Decades pass and investors are forced to stand by while the economy begins to stall... but in 1980 Wall Street gets its swagger back. The world’s financial capital is caught up in a wave of corporate takeovers that changes the nation’s economic landscape...

With the 1980s in full swing Michael Milken and Ivan Boesky are making untold millions and driving the stock market to new heights. They’re hailed as the new Titans of Wall Street.