Watch the trailer for ‘The Altruists,’ Netflix’s show about the FTX scandal
Netflix is releasing a new television show titled "The Altruists" about the FTX cryptocurrency exchange scandal. The series explores the downfall of figures Sam Bankman-Fried and Caroline Ellison, who both landed in prison following the collapse of FTX.
Netflix is releasing a new television show titled "The Altruists" about the FTX cryptocurrency exchange scandal. The series explores the downfall of figures Sam Bankman-Fried and Caroline Ellison, who both landed in prison following the collapse of FTX. The drama debuts on November 19. The trailer stars Anthony Boyle as Bankman-Fried and Julia Garner as Ellison.
Co-showrunner Graham Moore stated in a summer interview with Netflix that he was fascinated by the real stories of both central figures, describing their real-life personas as characters he could never have invented. The series brings Hollywood attention to the ethical disconnects behind the effective altruism movement that underpinned the crypto firm.
The production examines the strange real-world events surrounding the financial collapse. Viewers can watch the newly released trailer ahead of the show's November premiere date. Netflix aims to capture the messy drama of the tech scandal just in time for the holiday season.
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Original publication: 9 October 2026 00:00