Season 6 • Episode 8
LatestOne last job, a funeral and then a wake; the end is nigh.
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.
Acting
Prebble's Rita dominates every scene she's in—feral, funny, heartbreaking.
Production
Auckland's 70s-90s transformation feels lived-in, not costume-shop.
Writing
Griffin and Lang balance folklore bombast with genuine emotional stakes.
Creators
Rachel Lang, James Griffin
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