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Outrageous Fortune

  • TV Series
  • 2005–20102005–2010
  • TV-MATV-MA
  • 45m
IMDb RATING
8.4/10
2.2K
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Outrageous Fortune (2005)
  • Comedy
  • Crime
  • Drama
When career criminal Wolfgang West gets put away for four years, his wife Cheryl decides it's time for her family to go straight. But can the Wests change the habits of a lifetime?When career criminal Wolfgang West gets put away for four years, his wife Cheryl decides it's time for her family to go straight. But can the Wests change the habits of a lifetime?When career criminal Wolfgang West gets put away for four years, his wife Cheryl decides it's time for her family to go straight. But can the Wests change the habits of a lifetime?
IMDb RATING
8.4/10
2.2K
YOUR RATING
POPULARITY
907
120
  • Creators
    • Rachel Lang
    • James Griffin
  • Stars
    • Robyn Malcolm
    • Antony Starr
    • Siobhan Marshall
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  • Creators
    • Rachel Lang
    • James Griffin
  • Stars
    • Robyn Malcolm
    • Antony Starr
    • Siobhan Marshall
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    • Awards
      • 8 wins & 13 nominations

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    Robyn Malcolm, Antonia Prebble, Kirk Torrance, Frank Whitten, Antony Starr, and Siobhan Marshall in Outrageous Fortune (2005)
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    Robyn Malcolm
    Robyn Malcolm
    • Cheryl West
    107 episodes107 eps • 2005–2010
    Antony Starr
    Antony Starr
    • Jethro West…
    107 episodes107 eps • 2005–2010
    Siobhan Marshall
    Siobhan Marshall
    • Pascalle West
    107 episodes107 eps • 2005–2010
    Antonia Prebble
    Antonia Prebble
    • Loretta West
    107 episodes107 eps • 2005–2010
    Frank Whitten
    Frank Whitten
    • 'Grandpa' Ted West…
    107 episodes107 eps • 2005–2010
    Kirk Torrance
    Kirk Torrance
    • Judd…
    100 episodes100 eps • 2005–2010
    Tammy Davis
    Tammy Davis
    • Munter
    100 episodes100 eps • 2005–2010
    Nicole Whippy
    Nicole Whippy
    • Kasey Mason…
    85 episodes85 eps • 2005–2010
    David Fane
    David Fane
    • Falani
    58 episodes58 eps • 2005–2010
    Shane Cortese
    Shane Cortese
    • Hayden Peters…
    56 episodes56 eps • 2006–2010
    Grant Bowler
    Grant Bowler
    • Wolfgang West
    54 episodes54 eps • 2005–2009
    Roz Turnbull
    Roz Turnbull
    • Rochelle…
    52 episodes52 eps • 2005–2010
    Stella King
    • Jane West
    51 episodes51 eps • 2008–2010
    Brian Sergent
    Brian Sergent
    • Eric
    42 episodes42 eps • 2005–2010
    Craig Hall
    Craig Hall
    • Nicky Greegan
    38 episodes38 eps • 2008–2010
    Tyler Jane
    Tyler Jane
    • Sheree Greegan…
    34 episodes34 eps • 2007–2010
    Wesley Dowdell
    Wesley Dowdell
    • Aaron Spiller
    34 episodes34 eps • 2007–2010
    Elizabeth Hawthorne
    Elizabeth Hawthorne
    • Ngaire Munroe…
    30 episodes30 eps • 2007–2010
    • Creators
      • Rachel Lang
      • James Griffin
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    • Trivia
      A decade after the series premiered in 2005. A prequel series entitled Westside (2015) premiered on 31st May 2015 and the series takes place in the 1970s and follows young Ted West and his wife Rita. Young Ted West is played by David de Lautour and Rita West played by Antonia Prebble, whom plays Loretta West. Antonia Prebble cast as her own grandmother was done to connect both series.
    • Goofs
      In series 1, 2 and 3 - there are many vehicles used by the actors for many story lines. In all of the first 3 seasons, several vehicles have been used with the same plate number BKW906. Series one - the blue Mazda that Loretta steals from the teachers car park at her speech evening. Series two - Again the plates were used on a blue Mazda, although this car belonged the Wests family friend Filane in series 2. In this series the plates were also used on Jethros lime green Holden - and in one episode the plates on this vehicle change from BKW906 in one scene to different plates several scenes later. Series three - In the episode where Van is befriended by Aaron Spiller and is out on the prowl to steal and 'chop' cars, the grey Mitsubishi Galant that them and Filane battle with to steal when it is hooked up to the tow truck, later having its rear axle ripped off with the tug of war also displays the plates BKW906. Again to series one - Cheryls Marroon Holden displays the plates ACTXXX....and in the subsequent series always displays the plates BSE177. Note - from series one and two the number plates on Vans Nissan Skyline change also. The only vehicles that remain with the same plates through out all series are Munters Mazda Bongo Van, Pascalles Nissan TRX and Wayne Judds four wheel drive.
    • Quotes

      'Grandpa' Ted West: [stands in the doorway trouserless] Has anyone seen my pants?

    • Connections
      Remade as Honest (2008)

    User reviews25

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    New and Refreshing Kiwi Programme
    The Actors are recycled, but don't let that put you off! Robyn Malcom plays a great Cheryl West, she has certainly moved on and upwards from her days as nurse Ellen Crozier on Shortland Street. Malcom certainly does justice to the character the creator wanted to portray. Rachel Lang first came up with the idea after discovering the daunting income statistics in New Zealand. Malcom's character Cheryl is a fine example of many women in New Zealand - she is the glue that holds the family together, however her family often under-estimate her abilities and importance in the everyday family unit. Grant Bowler who appeared in 'Always Greener' adds to the shows hilarity providing a Male typecast-the New Zealand Bloke. Wolfgang 'Wolf' West only wants the best for his family, even if following the West way of life may not be the best way of life. The biggest surprise in the show has to be Antonia Prebble who plays Loretta West, a rebellious 15 year old. Although 21, Prebble manages to pull off the baby West. Clever, witty and motivated - so long as there is something in it for her.

    The story lines may not be completely original (ahem *clears throat* think Desperate Housewives), but rest assured, it all has a nice little Kiwi twist, not to mention the endless one liners that will leave you thinking "Is this really a New Zealand show?"

    Outrages fortune has a 'trailer trash' feel to it which guarantees some non-PC humour, however don't be blanketed by this cover, there is a moral in there somewhere, after all it is a comedy/drama.
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    • Release date
      • June 2005 (New Zealand)
    • Country of origin
      • New Zealand
    • Official site
      • Official site (New Zealand)
    • Language
      • English
    • Also known as
      • Стреле судбине
    • Filming locations
      • Huia, Auckland, New Zealand
    • Production company
      • South Pacific Pictures
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      45 minutes
    • Color
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