Westside

After watching many Ozzie shows over the last few years we thought that we'd try a Kiwi show. I haven't seen Outrageous Fortune so didn't realize that this was a prequil. It's an interesting concept but becomes repetitive. There are too many sex scenes and I am tired of hearing women moaning....meaningless filler.

I've never been to New Zealand so maybe the fashions of the time period are accurate (seems 10-15 behind US), but some of the late 1970s hair and clothes scream Liverpool 1965. Even in 1981 it appears some characters are stuck in the 1960s.

I don't like the political overtones....the last thing I want in a crime show is preachy leftist BS. Overall the show is okay, but not great, and suffers from all the maladays that modern shows are afflicted with: PC BS.

Editing to add: I bumped up the rating after finishing the show (Season 6 isn't available yet). Once the political stuff was over the show improved and actually became very good over the last 3 seasons.

Multiple complex interwoven plot lines, vivid characters, an exhibition of the various vices... what more could you ask for in a colourful Kiwi TV show? The occasional moment of duff acting doesn't put a dent in a very entertaining journey. Great work from writers, directors, actors and the rest.

I like this so much. Near history, '79-87 from down under perspective and great ensemble characters (Rita and Ted particularly). Easy to enjoy but you might bring up subtitles because of accents. 3 seasons now on Prime, 3 more to come. Terrific use of regional pop music. I think its better than Outrageous Fortune.

I absolutely love New Zealand tv shows! Antonia Prebble is a tremendous actress! Outrageous Fortune was fantastic and Westside knocks it out of the park. I wish American streaming services would give us more New Zealand and Australian shows, I just can't get enough of them. Peacock needs to get season 6 up for viewing.

Loved the series yet season 6 is not availabe ANYWHERE!

Dvds from the UK are PAL format and dvds from USA are North American region 1 format so I cannot even purchase DVD'S to play here in the US.

HELP!