The Westies, a period crime drama inspired by New York’s infamous Irish-American gang, premieres July 12, 2026. It streams on MGM+ in the US and on Amazon Prime Video in India. Set in Hell’s Kitchen during the Reagan era, the series stars J.K. Simmons and Titus Welliver and explores loyalty, ambition and gang rivalries around the Jacob Javits Convention Center project.
The Westies premieres on July 12, 2026. While the crime drama launches on MGM+ in the US, viewers in India will be able to stream it on Amazon Prime Video. Created by Narcos co-creator Chris Brancato and Michael Panes, the series stars J.K. Simmons and Titus Welliver in a gripping story inspired by New York City's infamous Irish-American gang. Check out the OTT release date, streaming platform, cast and story of The Westies.
The Westies premieres on Sunday, July 12, 2026. The series will stream on MGM+ in the United States, while Indian viewers can watch it on Amazon Prime Video. The period crime drama joins Prime Video's growing catalogue of international originals available to audiences in India.
Set in Hell's Kitchen during the Ronald Reagan era, The Westies follows the rise and internal conflicts of the notorious Irish-American gang that ruled the neighbourhood. The story unfolds around the construction of the Jacob Javits Convention Center, a project that promises enormous profits but also fuels tensions with the powerful Gambino crime family.
As law enforcement tightens its grip and rivalries deepen, the organisation faces threats from both outside enemies and divisions within its own ranks. The series blends historical events with fictional storytelling to explore loyalty, ambition and survival in one of New York's most notorious criminal groups.
J.K. Simmons leads the cast as Eamon Sweeney, the ruthless leader of the Westies, alongside Titus Welliver as Glenn Keenan. The ensemble also includes Tom Brittney as James "Jimmy" Roarke, Jessica Frances Dukes as Birdie Polk, Stanley Morgan as Mickey Flanagan, Sarah Bolger as Bridget Walsh, Allen Leech as Brendan Cahill, Vincent Walsh as Eddie Breen, Hilary McCormack as Erin Malone and Hamish Allan-Headley as John Gotti.