TV series
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.
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Westside premiered May 31, 2015. We don't have a confirmed streaming, rental or purchase option yet.
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.
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Episode 1
Ted West is reunited with his true love, Rita. But she has a secret and he has a lot to prove if he’s to get back on top of his gang and his game...
Directed by Mark BeesleyWritten by Rachel LangGuest stars Jarred Blakiston, Angelina Cottrell, Reon Bell, Jordan Mauger
Episode 2
Ted confronts his great white whale, as Rita battles boredom. And a war with the Dallies turns up unexpected opportunities.
Directed by Mark BeesleyWritten by James GriffinGuest stars Reon Bell, Eve Gordon, Jordan Mauger, Jamaica Vaughan, Tatiana Hotere, Glen Levy, Luke Carroll
Episode 3
Ted and Rita both champion good causes: a disco dancing overstayer and a mouse who needs to roar.
Directed by Murray KeaneWritten by Rachel LangGuest stars Liam Ferguson, Patrick Tafa, Teuila Blakely, Josephine Davison, David Fane
Episode 4
The matter of the poisoned lamington splits the house of West and leads Ted and Rita to sex, drugs and rock & roll.
Directed by Murray KeaneWritten by James GriffinGuest stars Liam Ferguson, Patrick Tafa, Jamie Irvine, Elliot Wrightson, Gabriel McArtney, Joel Tobeck
Episode 5
The biggest job yet has explosive consequences for the Wests. Oh, and Wolf has a girlfriend.
Directed by Simon BennettWritten by Rachel LangGuest stars Liam Ferguson, Patrick Tafa, Caleb Wells, John Leigh, Jaime McDermott, John Rawls, Aaron Jackson
Episode 6
Ted and Rita realise they have raised a problem child. But how to do deal with him? They both have the answer...
Directed by Simon BennettWritten by Rachel LangGuest stars Liam Ferguson, Patrick Tafa, Caleb Wells, Jordan Mooney, Aaron Jackson, Natalie Welch, Cole Jenkins
Episode information updated Sep 3, 2026
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