The Billion Dollar Code

Season 1

TV-MA

98%

Two German computer pioneers who go to court in the fight against an apparently invincible opponent in order to be recognized as the inventor of the Google Earth algorithm. The series illuminates both the hacker scene in post-reunification Berlin in the 90s, as well as the idealistic world of early Silicon Valley and the harsh reality of a multi-million dollar process.

Where to Watch Season 1

4 Episodes

Episode 1
E1
Episode 1Juri and Carsten recount meeting in Berlin and securing Deutsche Telekom's investment in their completely unproven idea – with a hard one-year deadline.
Episode 2
E2
Episode 2After their success at the Kyoto conference and a trip to Silicon Valley, Carsten and Juri return to Berlin and start seeking investors for the company.
Episode 3
E3
Episode 3When Juri storms out of the deposition, Carsten flies to Budapest to convince him to rejoin the case while the lawyers debate pulling the plug.
Episode 4
E4
Episode 4The trial begins in Delaware, with an array of expert witnesses and consultants summoned to assist. On the last day, both Juri and Brian take the stand.