Sorry guys, that was a misclick. Billy started out fine, but his family issues shifted him into the person we see in S2 and S3. He really did make Max miserable, even after he died.
^^ I agree. Although he was abused by Neil at a young age, it does not and should not excuse Billy’s behavior. His final sacrifice didn’t make up for a lifetime of sins, in my opinion. He only had a “change of heart” when he knew there was no hope of survival for him.