Will There Be a Season 2 of ‘The Westies’? Everything We Know So Far

The Westies has officially wrapped its first season on MGM+, bringing its bloody battle for 1980s Hell’s Kitchen to a dramatic conclusion. Starring J.K. Simmons and Titus Welliver, the crime drama followed one of New York City’s most notorious Irish gangs as they fought to survive while the Mafia tightened its grip on organized crime and billions of dollars in development transformed their neighborhood.

The Season 1 finale dramatically shifts the balance of power and leaves plenty of story still to tell, but will viewers actually get to see what happens next? MGM+ has yet to announce whether The Westies will return for another season.

So, what are the chances of a renewal, and where could the story go from here? Here is everything we know so far about The Westies Season 2. Warning: Spoilers ahead for Season 1.

Will there be a Season 2 of The Westies?

As of the writing of this article, a second season of The Westies has not been officially greenlit. Still, creators Chris Brancato and Michael Panes have mapped out a multi-season “gangster soap opera” and are “very confident” about the show’s future ahead of its premiere.

“I’m not at liberty to discuss what is coming up next, but we definitely have shows in the offing, and we’re very confident there will be a second season of The Westies,” Brancato told Deadline.

Check back here for updates on a possible Season 2.

What is The Westies about?

The Westies is a gritty MGM+ crime drama series about a notorious Irish-American mob syndicate operating in Hell’s Kitchen, New York, during the early 1980s. The story follows the gang, led by Simmons, as they try to exploit the construction of the Jacob Javits Convention Center. They are vastly outnumbered by the Italian Mafia, but use sheer brutality to secure a piece of the profits while navigating mounting pressure from local authorities.

“The Javits Center project took place right on the Westies’ home turf of Hell’s Kitchen, so the Italian mob had no choice but to cut them in for illegal skimming, no-show jobs, and theft,” Brancato explained to TV Insider. “Michael Panes and I felt that this was a rich backdrop for the series. That as the largest construction project in NYC history was taking place, rival criminal gangs were fighting for the spoils — and with each other.”

How did Season 1 of The Westies end?

The Westies finale brings the war between Jimmy Roarke (Tom Brittney) and Eamon Sweeney (J.K. Simmons) to a violent end. After a shootout kills many on both sides, Jimmy tricks Sweeney into a trap at the garage. Rather than kill his former mentor, Jimmy leaves Sweeney with stolen cocaine and tips off the police, leading to Sweeney’s arrest. With their old boss out of the way, Jimmy and Mickey (Stanley Morgan) take control of the Westies and make it clear to John Gotti (Hamish Allan-Headley) that they no longer intend to play by the Gambinos’ rules.

Elsewhere, Bridget (Sarah Bolger) learns Brendan betrayed her parents to the British and kills Colonel Markham after he attacks her, while Keenan (Titus Welliver) struggles to save his son Danny from Sweeney’s influence. The season ends with Jimmy firmly in charge, but his victory creates an even bigger threat as Gotti vows revenge, leaving the new Westies facing a potentially deadly war with the Italians.

Who stars in The Westies?

J.K. Simmons stars as the head of the Westies, Eamon Sweeney, and Tom Brittney stars as his right-hand man, Jimmy. Titus Welliver stars as cop Glenn Keenan, while Jessica Frances Dukes stars as FBI agent Birdie Polk. Sarah Bolger plays Jimmy’s girlfriend Bridget, and Stanley Morgan stars as his best friend Mickey.

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The series also stars Allen Leech, Vincent Walsh, Hilary McCormack, Jeremy Walmsley, and Dan Reilly.

Who is behind The Westies?

Showrunner Chris Brancato executive produces the series alongside Michael Panes. The eight-episode series marks Brancato’s third project with MGM+, following the success of his critically acclaimed Godfather of Harlem, starring Forest Whitaker, and the crime thriller Hotel Cocaine, starring Danny Pino. Brancato also created Netflix’s hit series Narcos, which starred Pedro Pascal and Wagner Moura.

“The Westies has been a passion project of mine, and I can’t wait to bring it to life,” Brancato said in a statement. “This is a story about ambition, loyalty, and power, set against the backdrop of 1980s New York. I’m grateful to be working again alongside my collaborator Michael Panes and, most especially, with Michael Wright and the entire MGM+ team.”

The Westies, Season 1 Premiere, Sunday, July 12, 9/8c, MGM+