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Wentworth

Wentworth

20138.09 Seasons100 EpisodesEnded

Overview

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.

Created by Jo Porter
NetworksshowcaseFOX Showcase

Top Cast

Danielle Cormack

Danielle Cormack

Bea Smith

Nicole da Silva

Nicole da Silva

Franky Doyle

Kate Atkinson

Kate Atkinson

Vera Bennett

Robbie Magasiva

Robbie Magasiva

Will Jackson

Kate Jenkinson

Kate Jenkinson

Allie Novak

Tammy Macintosh

Tammy Macintosh

Kaz Proctor

Jacqueline Brennan

Jacqueline Brennan

Linda Miles

Pamela Rabe

Pamela Rabe

Joan Ferguson

K

Katrina Milosevic

Sue "Boomer" Jenkins

Rarriwuy Hick

Rarriwuy Hick

Ruby Mitchell

Themes & Keywords

prisonwomen's prison

About Wentworth

Wentworth is a drama, crime series that first aired in 2013 exploring themes of prison, women's prison. Created by Jo Porter, it stars Danielle Cormack, Nicole da Silva, Kate Atkinson. 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.

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