Westside

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.

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.

With all the mention of 1980's New Zealand References, plus over the top acting from Anotoinette Prebble (Rita West) its not really my thing, but either was Outragous Fortune, for viewing time, it fill in an hour or two just,

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.