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Westside
Overview
The story of legendary safe cracker and career criminal Ted West and his firecracker of a wife, Rita. Combining real events and the rich folklore of the West family and associates, this is rollicking history, and a tempestuous romance, set at a time of great social upheaval.
Status
Ended
Created By
James Griffin, Rachel Lang
Network
Three
Seasons & Episodes
Season 5
Episodes
Episode 1
While NZ is going crazy for the America's Cup, the Wests are busy stealing for a living and welcoming baby Pascalle.
Episode 2
Rita is dealing with trouble and strife both at home and abroad, as the repercussions from the two bungled robberies spead. Meanwhile, Ted isn’t safe in prison
Episode 3
As Ted lies in hospital, Rita calls the troops to see off those responsible – and many innocent letter-boxes may perish as a result.
Episode 4
Ted's gang head down country for their first job without their leader. Plus, Cheryl brings home a hippy, leading to a very uncomfortable visitation from the past for Rita.
Episode 5
The Wests celebrate Van and Jethro’s fourth birthday party. What could possibly to wrong? Apart from the appearance of a gang of angry clowns…
Episode 6
Ted wants payback for his suffering but doesn't believe in a truce or playing the long game. What plan will he come up with?
Episode 7
A plague has descended upon the West house and Rita must sort the mess out – including making a deal with the devil.
Episode 8
The West’s past secrets risk being exposed. Rita and Wolf go head-to-head in a game of mutually assured destruction.
Episode 9
The war that has been simmering under the surface, between Rita and Wolf, bursts into fruition as Wolf takes matters into his own hands.
Episode 10
October 1987. As the stock-market crashes around the West family and their associates an old dynasty crumbles and decays, while the next generation finds a home in which to forge the next one.
Top Cast
David de Lautour
Ted West
Antonia Prebble
Rita West
Dan Musgrove
Lefty Munroe
Esther Stephens
Ngaire Munroe
Todd Emerson
Bilkey van Heeder
Pana Hema-Taylor
Bert Thompson
Xavier Horan
Phineas O'Driscoll
Sophie Hambleton
Carol O'Driscoll
Jessica Grace Smith
Cheryl West
Patrick Tafa
Falani
Jordan Mooney
Eric Grady
