Drastic changes are in store for the women at Wentworth Prison. While Bea languishes in solitary, plotting revenge, Franky (Nicole da Silva) runs the prison unopposed. With the arrival of sadistic new governor Joan Ferguson (Pamela Rabe, The Secret Life of Us), the inmates are forced to choose sides. 12 episodes, 9 ½ hrs, 4 DVDs, SDH. Mature audiences.
Episodes
Born Again
Changes need to be made at Wentworth. Ending Franky's hold over her fellow inmates and forcing Bea to return to the wings becomes the focus, but Bea has trouble functioning.
Whatever It Takes
Harry files for divorce from Bea but she refuses. Bea sets Harry up to meet with Brayden and then an arson occurs. A new inmate arrives, a death happens, and Doreen meets a male prisoner. Ferguson gets Vera drunk and learns of Feltch's affair with Meg.
Boys in the Yard
Simmo returns to prison and is befriended by Bea, but winds up being attacked by Boomer. Doreen and Nash grow closer while they care for a sick bird.
The Danger Within
There's a hit on Bea. Three new inmates are suspected but the real attacker strikes and Bea is saved by Maxine.
Twist the Knife
Bea stirs up trouble, Franky tries to use Maxine, and Boomer feels useless. Will violently attacks Fletch and a pregnancy is revealed.
The Pink Dragon
Vera struggles to cope, Franky is attacked, and Liz betrays her friends. Boomer is taken to the slots and there's a plot to murder Bea.
Metamorphosis
Ferguson punishes the entire prison, Doreen is upset when Nash is taken away, a pregnancy is revealed, and Maxine yearns to see her boyfriend. Vera becomes sick of caring for her mother.
Sins of the Mother
Franky tries to uncover which inmate is leaking vital information to Ferguson.
The Fixer
Ferguson makes a discovery, and Will is publicly accused of an inappropriate relationship.
Jail Birds
Liz is released an attempts to contact her estranged children. Boomer lusts for revenge, and Derek Channing tries to build his case against Ferguson.
Into the Night
Bea and Franky go to war over control of the prison while Fletch is on a downward spiral of self-destructive behavior.
Fear Her
Bea's plan is revealed while Franky realizes she's losing support of the women and is forced to consider a deal.
Details
Packaging: Boxed set
Run Time: 576 minutes plus bonus programming
Format: Widescreen
Number of discs: 4
Language: English
Foreign Language Subtitles: No
Color or B&W: Color
CC: No
SDH: Yes
Region Code: 1
Aspect Ratio: 16:9
Audio Format: Dolby Stereo
Rating: NR. Contains violence, strong language, sexual situations, and drug use.
Cast
Danielle Cormack, Nicole da Silva, Kate Atkinson, Celia Ireland, Shareena Clanton, Katrina Milosevic, Aaron Jeffery, Robbie J Magasiva, Pamela Rabe.
Press
"Innovative TV...riveting storytelling" - and The Australian
"A visceral thrill" - and The Globe and Mail (Canada)
"A gritty drama laden with twists and emotion" - Metro (UK)
"...crafts complex characters to tell outrageous prison stories." - The Sydney Morning Herald
Awards
Astra Award Winner - Most Outstanding Performance by an Actor - Female (Danielle Cormack, 2015)
Astra Award Winner - Most Outstanding Drama - Australian (2015)
Astra Award Nomination - Most Outstanding Performance by an Actor - Female (Celia Ireland, 2015)
Astra Award Nomination - Most Outstanding Performance by an Actor - Female (Nicole da Silva, 2015)
Astra Award Nomination - Most Outstanding Performance by an Actor - Female (Pamela Rabe, 2015)
Astra Award Nomination - Most Outstanding Performance by an Actor - Male (Aaron Jeffery, 2015)
Astra Award Nomination - Most Outstanding Performance by an Actor - Male (Robbie Magasiva, 2015)
Astra Award Winner - Most Outstanding Performance by an Actor - Female (Nicole da Silva, 2014)
Astra Award Nomination - Most Outstanding Performance by an Actor - Male (Aaron Jeffery, 2014)
Astra Award Nomination - Most Outstanding Performance by an Actor - Male (Robbie Magasiva, 2014)
Astra Award Nomination - Most Outstanding Performance by an Actor - Female (Danielle Cormack, 2015)
Astra Award Nomination - Most Outstanding Performance by an Actor - Female (Kris McQuade, 2014)
Astra Award Nomination - Most Outstanding Drama - Australian (2014)
Astra Award Nomination - Best New Talent (Shareena Clanton, 2014)
Australian Directors Guild Award Nomination - Best Direction Television Drama Series (2015)
Australian Film Institute Award Winner - Best Television Drama Series (2017)
Australian Film Institute Award Nomination - Best Direction in a Television Drama or Comedy (2017)
Australian Film Institute Award Nomination - Best Lead Actress in a Television Drama (Danielle Cormack, 2017)
Australian Film Institute Award Nomination - Best Lead Actress in a Television Drama (Pamela Rabe, 2017)
Australian Film Institute Award Winner - Best Lead Actress in a Television Drama (Pamela Rabe, 2016)
Australian Film Institute Award Nomination - Best Television Drama Series (2016)
Australian Film Institute Award Nomination - Best Lead Actress in a Television Drama (Danielle Cormack, 2015)
Australian Film Institute Award Nomination - Best Television Drama Series (2014)
Australian Film Institute Award Nomination - Best Guest or Supporting Actress in a Television Drama (Kris McQuade, 2014)
Australian Screen Editors Award Nomination - Best Editing in a Television Series (2013)
Australian Writers' Guild, Awgie Award Winner - Television - Series (2015)
Australian Writers' Guild, Awgie Award Nomination - Television - Series (2015)
Australian Writers' Guild, Awgie Award Nomination - Television - Series (2014)
Logie Awards, Silver Logie Award Winner - Most Outstanding Supporting Actress (Celia Ireland, 2016)
Logie Awards, Silver Logie Award Nomination - Most Outstanding Drama Series (2016)
Logie Awards, Silver Logie Award Nomination - Most Outstanding Actress (Pamela Rabe, 2016)
Logie Awards, Silver Logie Award Winner - Most Outstanding Actress (Danielle Cormack, 2015)
Logie Awards, Silver Logie Award Winner - Most Outstanding Drama Series (2015)
Logie Awards, Silver Logie Award Nomination - Most Outstanding Actress (Nicole da Silva, 2015)
Logie Awards, Graham Kennedy Award for Most Outstanding New Talent Award Nomination - Shareena Clanton (2014)
Logie Awards, Silver Logie Award Nomination - Most Outstanding Actress (Danielle Cormack, 2014)
Logie Awards, Silver Logie Award Nomination - Most Outstanding Drama Series (2014)
Monte-Carlo TV Festival, Golden Nymph Award Nomination - Outstanding Actor in a Drama Series (Robbie Magasiva, 2014)
Monte-Carlo TV Festival, Golden Nymph Award Nomination - Outstanding Actress in a Drama Series (Danielle Cormack, 2014)
Sichuan TV Festival, Gold Panda Award Nomination - Best Performance by an Actress in a Television Series (Danielle Cormack, 2015)
