WESTSIDE is a sweeping historical tale of crime and passion set in 1970s New Zealand.
From Rachel Lang and James Griffin, the award-winning creators of Outrageous Fortune, WESTSIDE will take the West family’s large and loyal fan-base on a journey back to where it all began. This series tells the story of legendary safe cracker and career criminal, Ted West and his fire cracker 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.
WESTSIDE is a prequel to Outrageous Fortune. Over six seasons between 2005 and 2010, Outrageous Fortune established itself as New Zealand's most successful television drama series. A consistent ratings winner, the show achieved cult status and critical acclaim at home and abroad and to date has won more than 50 awards.
- From the multi award winning creators of Outrageous Fortune
Starring:
- Antonia Prebble (Outrageous Fortune, The Blue Rose)
- David de Latour (The Kick, Don’t Blink)
- Dan Musgrove (Underbelly NZ, Beyond the Edge)
- Esther Stephens (Go Girls, When We Go To War)
- Pana Hema Taylor (The Dead Lands, Boy)
- Xavier Horan (The Dark Horse, The Dead Lands)
- Glen Levy (Auckland Daze, Find Me a Maori Bride)