What is the plot of The Westies series?

The Westies series is set in 1980s New York City and follows an Irish gang as they contend with the Italian Mafia over construction project profits.

Who are the main actors in The Westies?

J.K. Simmons, Titus Welliver, Tom Brittney, and Jessica Frances Duke star in The Westies.

Where will The Westies series be available?

The Westies will be available in the U.S., UK, Germany, Italy, Spain, Netherlands, Belgium, Brazil, Mexico, Chile, and Colombia, with global distribution by Fifth Season.

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NYC Irish Gangs & Mafia Clash in 1980s Thriller

2 Dec, 2025

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Summary

The Westies, an Irish gang drama, is set in 1980s New York.
It features a confrontation between the Westies and the Italian Mafia.
J.K. Simmons stars in the upcoming crime series.

NYC Irish Gangs & Mafia Clash in 1980s Thriller

The Westies, a new series set in the volatile early 1980s, plunges into the heart of New York City's Hell's Kitchen, focusing on the notorious Irish gang of the same name. Despite being heavily outnumbered by the Italian Mafia's Five Families, the Westies leverage their position to negotiate a share of profits from the construction of the Jacob Javitz Convention Center.

J.K. Simmons leads a cast that includes Titus Welliver, Tom Brittney, and Jessica Frances Duke in this gritty crime drama. Penned by Chris Brancato and Michael Panes, this marks their third collaboration for MGM+ following "Godfather of Harlem" and "Hotel Cocaine." Fifth Season is handling worldwide distribution for the highly anticipated series.

This announcement coincides with MGM+ and the BBC partnering on "Legacy of Spies," a series based on John le Carré's novels, starring Matthew Macfadyen as George Smiley. The production is described as the most ambitious adaptation of le Carré's work to date.