New Netflix Drama Chronicles FTX’s Rise and Collapse
A trailer has arrived for Netflix’s eight-part series The Altruists, scheduled to debut on November 19, 2026. The show dramatizes the ascent and downfall of crypto exchange FTX, with Anthony Boyle portraying Sam Bankman-Fried and Julia Garner as Caroline Ellison. FTX’s 2022 failure left an estimated $8 billion shortfall and remains a major event for the crypto sector.
Netflix’s eight-episode series, The Altruists, arrives November 19, 2026. Anthony Boyle portrays Sam Bankman-Fried, while Julia Garner plays Caroline Ellison. The drama examines their relationship, ambitions, and the events surrounding an estimated $8 billion shortfall.
FTX once reached a roughly $32 billion valuation before bankruptcy in late 2022. Investigators found customer deposits were diverted to Alameda Research for high-risk trades, ventures, property, and political donations. Bankman-Fried received 25 years in prison in 2024; Ellison pleaded guilty and cooperated.
The series could reintroduce FTX’s failure to mainstream audiences, potentially affecting how retail crypto users judge exchange safety and custody practices. Former customers and investors may see renewed attention to their losses, while financial firms could revisit due diligence and counterparty-risk lessons. Public discussion may also touch on regulation, though the drama’s cultural impact remains uncertain.