Start Up, Fall Down: From Billionaire to Convict – Season 1 (2025)
A tech magnate named Julian crests the world stage, dominating the financial market with his disruptive health application. He controls billions, moving through exclusive circles of global power and influence. Julian’s empire quickly crumbles as journalists expose massive corporate fraud. The series tracks his immediate, spectacular descent from boardroom luxury to federal indictment and the fight to avoid a long prison sentence.
Length: 7h15m
Genre: Docu-drama, Crime, Financial Thriller
This Title is: Cautionary, Intense, True-crime
Stream Start Up, Fall Down: From Billionaire to Convict – Season 1 (2025) on:
Netflix Canada
Cast
James Norton, Rosamund Pike, Ben Mendelsohn, Jeremy Strong, Julianne Moore
Parental Guidance
Maturity Rating: TV-MA – Fraud, Strong Language, Sexual Content
Trivia
- The series is loosely inspired by a composite of recent corporate fraud cases across the tech and crypto industries.
- Director Nicola Prosatore previously produced several award-winning short films focused on Italian organized crime.
- Principal photography for the courtroom scenes took place in a meticulously recreated set modeled after the Federal Courthouse in the Southern District of New York.
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I found myself completely hooked on this high-stakes series. The writing maintains an incredible tension, drawing us into the pressurized world of finance and ego. Every episode masterfully portrays the psychological toll of ambition and greed. We watch Julian’s transformation from a charismatic figure to a desperate man, and the pacing never slows. The show successfully captures the dizzying heights of wealth and the chilling reality of its loss. I particularly appreciated the authentic atmosphere and meticulous attention to detail in the production design. The performances are universally strong; the lead actor gives a powerful depiction of a man facing the ultimate reckoning. This production offers a truly fascinating look at how quickly one’s entire reality can disintegrate. I highly recommend watching this one for its sheer entertainment value and its insightful character study.
