Outrageous Fortune

2005

Outrageous Fortune

8.4 | en | Drama

After her husband is incarcerated, matriarch Cheryl decides that her career criminal family should go straight and abide by the law.

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Seasons & Episodes

EP18 Tis So Concluded

Nov. 09,2010

Cheryl is determined to set her house in order as there are scores to settle, wrongs to right, and something very ugly in the driveway in the last ever Outrageous Fortune episode

EP17 Blood and Judgement

Nov. 02,2010

As the Wests are divided over vengeance and lynching, there are tribulations and also some trials.

EP16 Give Me Up The Truth

Oct. 22,2010

Cheryl is asked to narc and Jethro’s game plan faces some opposition. But one way or another, the truth will out.

EP15 Desperate Undertakings

Oct. 19,2010

Van gets in the crapper for love; and Hayden and Loretta fight for public enemy number one.

EP14 Their Grand Commission

Oct. 12,2010

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EP13 Look Here, Upon This Picture

Oct. 05,2010

A Tool Guy crisis sets Van on a path of higher learning and naked ambition as Pascalle gets the ultimate offer.

EP12 Let The Door Be Lock’d

Sep. 28,2010

Judd puts a lock on the bathroom door, but will it be enough to stop Mandy the Mauler?

EP11 Make Love to This Employment

Sep. 21,2010

Grandpa sees potential in an old associate, as Hayden harnesses creative man power.

EP10 The Loving Father

Sep. 14,2010

Who's your Daddy now' is a very good question to ask Van, Jethro and Judd

EP9 Follow Her Close

Sep. 07,2010

Pascalle’s love life is the cause of much speculation – but can Aaron Spiller really be her new true love?

EP8 Help, help, ho!

Aug. 31,2010

Aaron goes all out when he learns Munter's shameful secret, but Loretta's not taking any help from anyone.

EP7 Go Seek Him Out

Aug. 24,2010

Pascalle's future is in the balance as Nicky is sentenced and the Wests attract more unwelcome police attention.

EP6 When Both Contend

Aug. 17,2010

There is horror, outrage and also much rejoicing when Van and Jethro are on with the same woman. And Munter has some chick trouble as well.

EP5 The Power to Seduce

Aug. 10,2010

Van goes all out for love as Pascalle discovers Hayden and Loretta’s marriage is based on lies.

EP4 Make Mad The Guilty and Appal The Free

Aug. 03,2010

Bad girls abound as Cheryl becomes a prison vixen and Jethro unleashes the most unstoppable female force.

EP3 To a Radiant Angel Link'd

Jul. 27,2010

Loretta works hard for the money as Judd gets an offer he would really, really like to refuse.

EP2 Do Your Mother's Commandment

Jul. 20,2010

Van embraces the law; Loretta embraces Eric; and Judd's time may well be up.

EP1 What a Rash and Bloody Deed Is This

Jul. 13,2010

Who was shot? Will Gerard live? How are the Wests going to get out of this one?!

8.4 | en | Drama , Comedy | More Info

Released: 2005-07-12 | Released Producted By: South Pacific Pictures , Country: New Zealand Budget: 0 Revenue: 0 Official Website: http://www.outrageousfortune.co.nz

Synopsis

After her husband is incarcerated, matriarch Cheryl decides that her career criminal family should go straight and abide by the law.

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Cast

Antonia Prebble , Grant Bowler , Robyn Malcolm

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Antonia Prebble

as Loretta West

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Grant Bowler

as Wolfgang 'Wolf' West

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Robyn Malcolm

as Cheryl West

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Reviews

Some Dude I've never understood the fascination that people seem to have with criminals. This show had a different take though -- the lives of a group of criminals trying to go straight. I thought it was an interesting idea so I watched 4 episodes before I just couldn't take it anymore.In the end, it is still a show about criminals. The mom who is the driving force behind the "go straight" theme is still a person I would be disgusted to know and the rest of the family, including the lawyer son, are all white trash of the lowest order. Nothing I saw in the episodes I watched led me to have even a glimmer of a hope that it would get better with time.

bjarias Totally 'choice'... this is an absolutely awesome TV series... outrageousfortune.co.nz/ ... One hundred and seven episodes that are near great as you can possibly get. There are so many staggeringly marvelous performances you could run down the list, close your eyes and pick any and all to bestow the highest praise. But it is in fact the characterization of the three West women.. binged.it/10yCW04 .. for the entire six season series that will captivate and take your breath away.. (Siobhan is just flat-out incredible.. bit.ly/1hjNO81 ..) You'll smile, laugh, and be emotionally moved again and again with 'OF.' There are no flaws... just TV comedy/ drama perfection.

nicolehollander I am binging on this show. Of course I am ashamed of constant watching of TV when I could be reading all of the great books I have ignored these many years. The inventiveness and the freshness of the show mixing comedy and drama is amazing. I'm on episode 80 or 81 and it has turned dark and Shakespearian. I have never seen a comedy/drama show that didn't pale after 10 episodes. The acting is excellent and the enormous cast, each of whom are pitch perfect gives a base of characters to wrap ever new story lines around. The female characters are such a great blend of evil and wit, smart and amazingly thick. I welcome the variety and nuance in the women of the cast. Thanks New Zealand.

Born_In_a_TransAm 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.