Wentworth
Plot Summary
Bea Smith is locked up while awaiting trial for the attempted murder of her husband and must learn how life works in prison. A modern adaptation and sequel of the iconic Prisoner series.
Cast & Characters
Cast
Danielle Cormack
Bea Smith
Nicole da Silva
Franky Doyle
Kate Atkinson
Vera Bennett
Robbie Magasiva
Will Jackson
Kate Jenkinson
Allie Novak
Tammy Macintosh
Kaz Proctor
Jacqueline Brennan
Linda Miles
Pamela Rabe
Joan Ferguson
Katrina Milosevic
Sue "Boomer" Jenkins
Rarriwuy Hick
Ruby Mitchell
Leah Purcell
Rita Connors
Susie Porter
Marie Winter
Kate Box
Lou Kelly
David de Lautour
Dr. Greg Miller
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Seasons (10)
Season 1
10 episodes
Aired: 2013
Follow Bea Smith's journey from a vulnerable newcomer to the formidable "Queen Bea" of Wentworth Prison sets the stage for a gripping saga of survival, betrayal, and redemption, as she navigates the treacherous waters of prison life and seeks justice for her daughter.
Season 2
12 episodes
Aired: 2014
The second season picks up three months after Bea Smith murdered Jacs Holt. While Bea was suffering in the slot, Franky Doyle rose to the position of top dog unopposed. However, the introduction of a new governor, Joan Ferguson is about to shake everything up.By season's end, Bea Smith commits her third murder.
Season 3
12 episodes
Aired: 2015
With a new governor at the helm, Wentworth Prison is plunged into turmoil as Bea Smith and Joan Ferguson engage in a dangerous game of manipulation and revenge, testing loyalties and pushing alliances to the brink.
Season 4
12 episodes
Aired: 2016
The arrival of a ruthless new inmate threatens Bea Smith's reign as Queen of Wentworth, igniting a fierce power struggle within the prison walls, as alliances are forged and broken, and old wounds reopened.
Season 5
12 episodes
Aired: 2017
In the aftermath of Bea Smith's tragic demise, Wentworth is thrown into disarray as the inmates and staff grapple with the fallout, leading to a powder keg of tension and uncertainty, where alliances shift and loyalties are tested.
Season 6
12 episodes
Aired: 2018
Chaos erupts within the prison walls as tensions reach a boiling point, pushing inmates and staff alike to their limits, as old rivalries reignite and new alliances are forged in a battle for survival amidst violence and betrayal.
Season 7
10 episodes
Aired: 2019
With the return of old enemies and the emergence of new threats, Wentworth Prison is once again plunged into turmoil, as loyalties are tested and alliances forged in a pressure cooker of suspense and intrigue.
Season 8: Redemption
10 episodes
Aired: 2020
As tensions escalate within the prison, alliances are tested and loyalties questioned, as inmates and staff confront their darkest secrets and fight for control in a desperate bid to survive amidst mounting suspense and intrigue.
Season 9: The Final Sentence
10 episodes
Aired: 2021
In the final showdown, Wentworth faces its greatest challenge yet, as the past collides with the present, and inmates and staff alike are forced to confront their demons in order to survive, leading to shocking consequences for everyone involved.
Production
Fremantle Australia