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In ‘The Westies,’ Chris Brancato Expands His ‘Scumbag Universe’ (Again)

For his new series, the co-creator of “Narcos” and “Godfather of Harlem” turns his focus to a violent gang of Irish New Yorkers in the early 1980s.

Updated July 14, 2026 Source: The New York Times 1 min read

In ‘The Westies,’ Chris Brancato Expands His ‘Scumbag Universe’ (Again) — The New York Times

For his new series, the co-creator of “Narcos” and “Godfather of Harlem” turns his focus to a violent gang of Irish New Yorkers in the early 1980s.

Source: The New York Times

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