Karen (Wentworth)
| Company type | Television season |
|---|---|
| Industry | Television drama |
| Founded | 28 May 2019 |
| Founder | FremantleMedia |
Key people | Jo Porter (executive producer) |
| Products | Wentworth (TV series) |
The seventh installment of the drama series Wentworth debuted on Fox Showcase in Australia on 28 May 2019. FremantleMedia's drama director, Jo Porter, serves as the executive producer. This season explores the consequences following the apparent resolution of Joan Ferguson's case alongside the apprehension of former acting Governor Derek Channing.
New recurring characters introduced this season include Dr. Greg Miller (David de Lautour), Sean Brody (Rick Donald), Narelle Stang (Morgana O'Reilly), and Kylee Webb (Geraldine Hakewill).
Plot
Following the closure of Joan Ferguson’s investigation, Vera—who is expecting a child—and her allies Will and Jake find themselves temporarily at liberty. The inmate community at Wentworth experiences divisions as emotions such as love, betrayal, and vengeance threaten their cohesion. Concurrently, Liz battles with advancing dementia, while Boomer faces difficulties stemming from family separation.
Main
- Leah Purcell portraying Rita Connors
- Celia Ireland as Liz Birdsworth
- Katrina Milosevic in the role of Sue "Boomer" Jenkins
- Robbie J Magasiva playing Deputy Governor/Acting Governor Will Jackson
- Tammy Macintosh as Kaz Proctor
- Kate Jenkinson portraying Allie Novak
- Bernard Curry as Jake Stewart
- Rarriwuy Hick in the role of Ruby Mitchell
- Susie Porter as Marie Winter
- Kate Atkinson playing Governor Vera Bennet
Special guest
- Nicole da Silva reprising Franky Doyle
- Pamela Rabe returning as Joan Ferguson
Recurring
- Jacquie Brennan as Acting Deputy Governor Linda Miles
- David de Lautour portraying Dr. Greg Miller
- Morgana O'Reilly in the role of Narelle Stang
- Lucia Brancastiano as Officer Peta Webb
- Geraldine Hakewill playing Kylee Webb
- Rick Donald as Sean Brody
- Chloe Ng in the role of Nurse Shen
- Artemis Ioannides as Vicky Kosta
- Anni Finsterer portraying May Jenkins
- Emily Havea as Mon Alston
- Sarah Hallam in the role of Jen Hutchins
- David Downer playing Attorney-General Michael Heston
- Shane Connor as Ray Houser
- Bert LaBonte portraying Rodney Gavin
- Thomas Fisher as Artie Donald
Episodes
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Production
Prior to the premiere of the sixth season, a seventh season was greenlit in April 2018, with filming commencing the week after the announcement.
Penny Win, Foxtel's head of drama and executive producer of Wentworth, praised the series' achievements, emphasizing its robust engagement from both domestic and international viewers as evidence of high-caliber Australian television drama.
Season seven welcomed new characters portrayed by David de Lautour as Dr. Greg Miller, Rick Donald playing Sean Brody, Morgana O'Reilly as Narelle Stang, and Geraldine Hakewill in the role of Kylee Webb.
Original conclusion
Season seven was originally planned to conclude the series; however, Foxtel extended the show in December 2018 with an order for 20 more episodes scheduled for release across 2020 and 2021.
This extension led to the removal of several scenes from the intended finale, which were substituted with fresh footage to facilitate a seamless progression into season eight. The excised content included farewell moments for characters Franky, Bridget, Vera, and Baby Grace, along with cameo appearances by original cast members from Prisoner such as Val Lehman, Fiona Spence, and Colette Mann.
Accolades
- AACTA Awards
- Nominated: Best Television Drama Series – Wentworth
- Australian Directors Guild Awards
- Nominated: Best Direction in a TV or SVOD Drama Series – Kevin Carlin for "Under Siege: Part 2"
- Logie Awards
- The 2020 Logie Awards were postponed due to the COVID-19 pandemic; consequently, nominations for seasons seven and eight were combined for consideration in the 2021 ceremony.
Home media
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