Move over, mobsters. MGM+ is heading back to the mean streets of 1980s Hell’s Kitchen with The Westies, a new crime drama from Narcos creator Chris Brancato that stars Academy Award winner J.K. Simmons and Bosch favorite Titus Welliver.
Set against the backdrop of New York City’s infamous Irish-American gang of the same name, the series follows the power struggles, rivalries, and brutal violence that defined one of the city’s most notorious criminal organizations. If you’re a fan of gritty period crime dramas like Godfather of Harlem, Boardwalk Empire, or Narcos, this one should be on your radar.
Here’s everything you need to know about how to watch The Westies on MGM+.
When Does The Westies Premiere On MGM+?
The Westies premieres Sunday, July 12, 2026, on MGM+. The series is scheduled to debut at 9/8c on the premium network and will also be available to stream on MGM+ the same day.
What Is The Westies About?
Created by Chris Brancato and Michael Panes, The Westies is set in Reagan-era Manhattan, when Hell’s Kitchen was still controlled by the notorious Irish-American gang known as the Westies.
The series centers on the construction of the Jacob Javits Convention Center, a project that promises a massive payday for the gang. But as tensions rise with the Gambino crime family, law enforcement closes in, and internal divisions threaten to tear the organization apart, the group’s future hangs in the balance.
Who’s In The Westies Cast?
The series is led by J. K. Simmons as Eamon Sweeney, the ruthless head of the Westies crime syndicate.
The ensemble cast also includes:
- Titus Welliver as Glenn Keenan
- 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
- Hamish Allan-Headley as John Gotti
Is There A The Westies Trailer?
Yes. MGM+ released the first teaser trailer for The Westies in May, offering a glimpse at the violence, corruption, and power struggles that await viewers in Hell’s Kitchen. The teaser spotlights J.K. Simmons as gang leader Eamon Sweeney and sets the tone for what looks to be one of MGM+’s biggest original series of the year.
How To Watch The Westies Online:
The Westies will stream exclusively on MGM+.
MGM+ is available as a standalone streaming service and can also be added through Prime Video Channels. New and eligible returning subscribers can currently take advantage of MGM+’s limited-time promotional offer through Prime Video, which drops the service to just $0.99/month for two months.
To sign up, visit:
MGM+ Prime Video Deal ($0.99/month for two months)
After the promotional period ends, MGM+ typically costs $7.99/month through Prime Video. Subscribers also get access to original series including FROM, Godfather of Harlem, Billy the Kid, The Institute, and now The Westies.
The Westies premieres Sunday, July 12 on MGM+.
