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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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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
Pregnant and alone, Cheryl struggles with Wolf behind bars. Phineas pursues extra-marital affairs and McCarthy swoops in to help the Wests out of a sticky situation.
Directed by Murray KeaneWritten by James GriffinGuest stars Nick Bell-Booth, Andrew Grainger, Ingrid Park, Anastasiya Kozyryeva, Phoebe McKellar, Jodie Dorday, Lily Powell, Elizabeth Dowden
Episode 2
Despite Ted's misgivings, the gang plan a job during the silly season. Ngaire returns with a surprise and Cheryl's Christmas cheer comes to a devastating end.
Directed by Murray KeaneWritten by Kate McDermottGuest stars Nicole Whippy, Pepper Reihana, Aruna Po-Ching, Rachel Nicholls, Morgan Albrecht, Jessie Lawrence, Jodie Dorday, Lily Powell
Episode 3
Wolf and Cheryl grieve at Tutaekuri Bay, while Rita suffocates in a full house and seeks help from an unlikely source. Ted gambles with his future.
Directed by Murray KeaneWritten by Shoshana McCallumGuest stars Mark Clare, Matthew Cutts, Anastasiya Kozyryeva, Phoebe McKellar, Peter Tait, Rima Te Wiata, Toni Potter, Renee Sheridan
Episode 4
Rita rebels against Cheryl's plan to go straight, Wolf struggles to leave his life of crime behind, and Ted faces a mountain of debt when his winning streak ends.
Directed by Murray KeaneWritten by Dan MusgroveGuest stars Grant Kereama, Claire Dougan, Phoebe McKellar, William Walker, Rima Te Wiata, Pierre Beasley
Episode 5
Passion boils over as Ngaire and Lefty cross paths, Eric follows his heart to the Dire Straits concert, and Ted's bad attitude could spell the end for his marriage.
Directed by Aidee WalkerWritten by Shoshana McCallumGuest stars Joe Dekkers-Reihana, David Capstick, Rima Te Wiata, Elizabeth Dowden, Jason Hodzelmans, Laura McGoldrick, Salomé Grace Neely, Ella Shirtcliffe
Episode 6
Rita finds comfort in the arms of someone else, Cheryl goes in search of her dream wedding dress, and Riana returns to stir up trouble for the Wests.
Directed by Michael Hurst, Aidee WalkerWritten by James GriffinGuest stars Tracy Lee Gray, Sam Snedden, Paul Harrop, Rima Te Wiata, Elizabeth Dowden, Laura McGoldrick, Kirsten Ibbetson, Shane Cortese
Episode 7
The boys compete for the job of Wolf's best man, Phineas fesses up to Carol, and Sparky plans to send the USS Texas up in flames in the name of love.
Directed by Caroline Bell-BoothWritten by Dan MusgroveGuest stars Edward Newborn, Anastasiya Kozyryeva, Jodie Dorday, Lily Powell, Elizabeth Dowden, Jason Hodzelmans, Ross Brannigan, Salomé Grace Neely
Episode 8
A grisly murder pits the gang against each other, Cheryl and Wolf are at each other's throats over wedding venues, and Rita gives Ted an ultimatum
Directed by Michael HurstWritten by Kate McDermottGuest stars Anastasiya Kozyryeva, Phoebe McKellar, William Walker, Lucy Wigmore, Richard Felix, Jodie Dorday, Lily Powell, Pierre Beasley
Episode 9
Ngaire encounters a familiar face at Cheryl's hen's party while Wolf is lead astray by an old flame at his stag do. Phineas and Bert fight for Carol.
Directed by Caroline Bell-BoothWritten by James Griffin, Nick WardGuest stars Morgan Albrecht, Paul Williams, Renee Sheridan, Rachale Davies, Jodie Dorday, Lily Powell, Jason Hodzelmans, Glen Levy
Episode 10
The Wests come together for Cheryl and Wolf's wedding but the groom has cold feet, and the cops threaten to derail the nuptials.
Directed by Michael HurstWritten by James GriffinGuest stars Peter Tait, Rima Te Wiata, Toni Potter, Renee Sheridan, Rachale Davies, Richard Lambeth, Ilona Rodgers, Jodie Dorday
Episode information updated Sep 3, 2026
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