Devils follows Massimo Ruggero, a ruthless head of trading at a major investment bank (NYL), and his complex, adversarial relationship with his mentor, Dominic Morgan. The show is acclaimed for blending fictional character drama with real-world geopolitical events.
The premiere reintroduces the characters four years after the events of the first season. Key plot points include: Diavoli 2x1
It is London in 2016, and the world is on the brink of the Brexit referendum . Devils follows Massimo Ruggero, a ruthless head of
Critics often highlight the series for its cynical, atmospheric take on the financial world, comparing its visual style to an "Obi-Wan Kenobi vs. Luke Skywalker" dynamic set in the world of stock speculation. Reviewers on platforms like Rotten Tomatoes and Metacritic note that the second season effectively escalates the stakes from local bank politics to international cyber-warfare. Key plot points include: It is London in
Massimo is now the CEO of NYL and has successfully brought Chinese investors onto the board, working closely with his new head of trading, Wu Zhi.