Blood and Fire (Wentworth)
| Company type | Television season |
|---|---|
| Industry | Television |
| Founded | April 7, 2015 |
| Founder | FremantleMedia |
| Headquarters | Australia |
Key people | Jo Porter (Drama Director), Amanda Crittenden (Producer) |
| Products | Wentworth (TV series) Season 3 |
| Website | www |
The third installment of the drama series Wentworth debuted on Australia's SoHo channel on 7 April 2015. This season, overseen by FremantleMedia’s Drama Director Jo Porter, comprises 12 episodes. The storyline picks up four months following Bea Smith’s return to Wentworth after her escape and the retaliatory killing of Brayden Holt.
Plot
Set four months after Bea Smith’s escape and the murder of Brayden Holt, Bea comes back to Wentworth Correctional Centre as the newly established Top Dog, a position even recognized by former leader Franky Doyle. Although Franky has relinquished her role, conflicts remain intense, especially with Liz and Boomer targeting Bea. Doreen is visibly expecting a child under the vigilant supervision of Ferguson, while Vera grows increasingly wary of Ferguson’s manipulations. Concurrently, Will remains oblivious to Fletch’s recent involvement in a hit-and-run accident.
Regular
- Danielle Cormack portraying Bea Smith
- Nicole da Silva as Franky Doyle
- Celia Ireland playing Liz Birdsworth
- Shareena Clanton as Doreen Anderson
- Aaron Jeffery in the role of Matt "Fletch" Fletcher
- Robbie Magasiva portraying Will Jackson
- Katrina Milosevic as Sue "Boomer" Jenkins
- Kate Atkinson playing Deputy Governor Vera Bennett
- Pamela Rabe as Governor Joan Ferguson
Recurring
- Socratis Otto as Maxine Conway
- Tammy Macintosh portraying Kaz Proctor
- Libby Tanner as Bridget Westfall
- Georgia Chara in the role of Jess Warner
- Pia Miranda playing Jodie Spiteri
- Ra Chapman as Kim Chang
- Jacquie Brennan portraying Linda Miles
- Martin Sacks as Derek Channing
- Edwina Samuels playing Sophie Donaldson
- Maggie Naouri as Rose Atkins
- Damien Richardson in the role of Detective Michael Mears
- Tony Nikolakopoulos portraying Nils Jasper
- Alex Menglet as Fencing Master
- Sally-Anne Upton playing Lucy "Juice" Gambaro
- Charli Tjoe as Tina Mercado
- Miles Paras portraying Cindy Lou
- Kasia Kaczmarek as Lindsay Coulter
- Bessie Holland in the role of Stella Radic
Episodes
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Production
FremantleMedia confirmed the renewal of Wentworth for a third season on 29 January 2014, with plans for its broadcast in 2015.
Jo Porter, FremantleMedia's Drama Director, commended Foxtel as an excellent broadcasting partner that facilitated Wentworth's success both within Australia and internationally. She acknowledged the dedication shown by the writers, directors, cast, and crew since the series' inception. Brian Walsh, Executive Director of Television at Foxtel, highlighted the impressive performance of the show's initial season and its global acclaim, praising producer Amanda Crittenden and her team for their efforts on seasons two and three.
Filming for the third season commenced in March 2014 on a specially constructed set and wrapped up in July 2014, with the final table read taking place on 8 July. Joining the cast were former All Saints actors Pia Miranda as inmate Jodie Spiteri, Libby Tanner portraying psychologist Bridget Westfall, and Tammy Macintosh as vigilante Karen Proctor.
Reception
Ratings
Accolades
- AACTA Awards (2015)
- Awarded: Best Lead Actress in a Television Drama – Pamela Rabe
- Nominated: Best Television Drama Series – Wentworth – Jo Porter & Amanda Crittenden
- Nominated: Subscription Television 20th Anniversary Award for Best Drama – Wentworth
- Australian Writers' Guild Awards (2015 & 2016)
- Awarded: Best Script for a Television Series – Stuart Page (Episode 1: "The Governor's Pleasure")
- Nominated: Best Script for a Television Series – Pete McTighe (Episode 12: "Blood and Fire")
- Logie Awards (2016)
- Nominated: Most Outstanding Actress – Pamela Rabe
- Awarded: Most Outstanding Supporting Actress – Celia Ireland
- Nominated: Most Outstanding Drama Series – Wentworth
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