The Altruists

The Altruists is a drama series that chronicles the rise and fall of FTX co-founder Sam Bankman-Fried and his relationship with Caroline Ellison, CEO of Alameda Research. Driven by a stated mission to revolutionize finance and maximize wealth for charitable giving, the couple's ambitions unravel into one of the largest fraud schemes in modern history. As their empire crumbles, the series explores how idealism and unchecked ambition masked a $36 billion collapse that devastated investors and employees alike. The show examines the personal dynamics and business decisions that led to their downfall, offering an intimate look at the scandal that shocked the financial world and sparked widespread investigations.