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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
While NZ is going crazy for the America's Cup, the Wests are busy stealing for a living and welcoming baby Pascalle.
Directed by Caroline Bell-BoothWritten by James GriffinGuest stars Chelsea Belle, Taylor Hall, Will Wallace, Michelle Langstone, Hugo Searson, Hugo Searson, Emily McKenzie, Peter Elliott
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
Directed by Caroline Bell-BoothWritten by Kate McDermottGuest stars Taylor Hall, Michelle Langstone, Hugo Searson, Hugo Searson, Emily McKenzie, Peter Elliott, Jaime McDermott
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.
Directed by David de LautourWritten by James Griffin, Dan MusgroveGuest stars Taylor Hall, Will Wallace, Levi Holley, Michelle Langstone, Hugo Searson, Hugo Searson, Emily McKenzie, Peter Elliott
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.
Directed by David de LautourWritten by Shoshana McCallumGuest stars Will Wallace, Daniel Watterson, Hugo Searson, Hugo Searson, Kip Chapman, Lucy Currey, John Leigh, Jaime McDermott
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…
Directed by Michael HurstWritten by Kate McDermottGuest stars Roz Turnbull, Daniel Watterson, Paul Ballard, Andrew Ford, Michelle Langstone, Hugo Searson, Hugo Searson, Peter Elliott
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?
Directed by Michael HurstWritten by James GriffinGuest stars Michelle Langstone, Hugo Searson, Hugo Searson, Peter Elliott, Kip Chapman, Anastasiya Kozyryeva, Kirsten Ibbetson, Jaime McDermott
Episode 7
A plague has descended upon the West house and Rita must sort the mess out – including making a deal with the devil.
Directed by Aidee WalkerWritten by James GriffinGuest stars Taine Rutherford, Simon Mead, Lily Powell, Jason Wu, Lynn Waldegrave, Kirsten Ibbetson, John Leigh, Jaime McDermott
Episode 8
The West’s past secrets risk being exposed. Rita and Wolf go head-to-head in a game of mutually assured destruction.
Directed by Aidee WalkerWritten by James Griffin, Shoshana McCallumGuest stars Levi Holley, Michelle Langstone, Hugo Searson, Hugo Searson, Emily McKenzie, Peter Elliott, Simon Mead, Lily Powell
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.
Directed by Michael HurstWritten by James Griffin, Dan MusgroveGuest stars Miranda Wilson, Michelle Langstone, Renee Lyons, Hugo Searson, Hugo Searson, Emily McKenzie, Peter Elliott, Kip Chapman
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.
Directed by Michael HurstWritten by James Griffin, Kate McDermottGuest stars Michelle Langstone, John Glass, Renee Lyons, Hugo Searson, Hugo Searson, Emily McKenzie, Peter Elliott, Kip Chapman
Episode information updated Sep 3, 2026
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