Netflix Announces 8-Episode FTX Drama "The Altruists"

Netflix says its eight-episode FTX drama about Sam Bankman-Fried and Caroline Ellison has wrapped filming, while no official release date has been confirmed for the Higher Ground-produced series.

Summary

Netflix announced "The Altruists," an eight-episode drama centered on FTX figures Sam Bankman-Fried and Caroline Ellison. The series is produced with Higher Ground Productions, began filming in Vancouver in July 2025, and wrapped in November 2025. Netflix has not confirmed a release date, although online speculation has suggested a possible debut in late 2026 or early 2027.

Terms & Concepts
  • FTX: A cryptocurrency exchange that became one of the industry’s most prominent platforms before its collapse.
  • Sam Bankman-Fried: The former FTX executive closely associated with the exchange’s rise and collapse.
  • Caroline Ellison: A former crypto industry executive linked to firms associated with FTX.