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MGM+ Launches “The Westies” Episodes 1-2, Bloodshed Ensues

7/16/2026

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MGM+ released Episodes 1 and 2 of The Westies, “The Troubles” and “The Houdini.”
J.K. Simmons (Eamon Sweeney) asserts authority by killing his own man who held a Gambino underboss.
Tom Brittney (Jimmy Roarke) kills the underboss after his friend Stanley Morgan (Mickey Flanagan) kidnaps him.
Titus Welliver (Glenn Keenan) works as a corrupt cop on Sweeney’s payroll.
New episodes of the eight-part series will premiere each Sunday through August 23, 2026.

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Story summary

MGM+ released Episodes 1 and 2 of The Westies, “The Troubles” and “The Houdini.”
J.K. Simmons (Eamon Sweeney) asserts authority by killing his own man who held a Gambino underboss.
Tom Brittney (Jimmy Roarke) kills the underboss after his friend Stanley Morgan (Mickey Flanagan) kidnaps him.
Titus Welliver (Glenn Keenan) works as a corrupt cop on Sweeney’s payroll.
New episodes of the eight-part series will premiere each Sunday through August 23, 2026.