---
title: "Westside"
year: 2018
canonical_url: "https://www.archytele.com/show/westside-2018"
media_type: "tv"
tmdb_id: 83108
imdb_id: "tt8693758"
status: "Canceled"
seasons_count: 1
episodes_count: 8
runtime_minutes: 45
community_rating: 3.5
vote_count: 4
content_rating: "TV-MA"
---

# Westside (2018) — Television & Cinema Intelligence Dossier

> **Archytele Living Vault Canonical Record**: https://www.archytele.com/show/westside-2018

## Executive Summary & Cultural Positioning

Topic: Television series "Westside" (2018).
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Title: Westside
Year: 2018
Genre: American music reality television show / Reality
Platform: Netflix
Rating: TV-MA
Season 1 details: Eight episodes, released November 9, 2018.
Premise: Nine struggling musicians share the spotlight in a deeply personal reality series about the challenges and thrills of staging a Hollywood showcase.
Plot details: Follows the journey of nine musicians exploring the music industry, trying to break through and become stars. Cast members work to improve their notoriety.
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        Westside is an American music reality television show released in 2018. The series is available on Netflix and carries a TV-MA rating. The first season consists of eight episodes and was released on November 9, 2018. The program follows the journey of nine struggling musicians as they explore the music industry in an attempt to break through and become stars

## The Hook & The Verdict

## Streaming Availability Matrix

| Region | Stream (Subscription) | Free / Ads | Rent / Buy |
| :--- | :--- | :--- | :--- |
| **United States (US)** | Netflix, Netflix Standard with Ads | None | None |
| **United Kingdom (GB)** | Netflix, Netflix Standard with Ads | None | None |
| **Canada (CA)** | Netflix, Netflix Standard with Ads | None | None |
| **Australia (AU)** | Netflix, Netflix Standard with Ads | None | None |

## Key Cast Continuity

- **Alexandra Kay**
- **Taz Zavala**
- **Arika Gluck**

## Canonical Frequently Asked Questions

### Q: Where can I stream or watch Westside online?
Westside is currently available to watch or stream on Netflix, Netflix Standard with Ads. Check our live regional availability tracker above for latest direct streaming, subscription, rent, or purchase options.

### Q: Is Westside worth watching?
Westside holds a community rating of 3.5/10 based on 4 verified viewer ratings. It offers engaging Reality for fans of the genre.

### Q: How many seasons and episodes are in Westside, and how long does it take to binge?
Westside spans 1 season and 8 total episodes. A complete watch takes approximately 6 hours (at an average of 45 minutes per episode).

### Q: Which episodes of Westside are essential mytharc vs. filler?
Our interactive episode classifier tags all episodes of Westside by narrative importance: Crucial Mytharc (season premieres, finales, and canon turning points), Character Core, and Side Quest / Filler. Use our interactive checklist above to filter out standalone detours.

## Grounded Source Citations

- [Westside — The Movie Database (TMDB)](https://www.themoviedb.org/tv/83108)
- [Westside (2018 TV series) - Wikipedia](https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Westside_(2018_TV_series))
- [Westside (TV Series 2018-2018) - Cast & Crew — The Movie ...](https://www.themoviedb.org/tv/83108-westside/cast)

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