Knives Out (Wentworth)
| Company type | Television season |
|---|---|
| Industry | Television |
| Founded | April 7, 2015 |
| Founder | FremantleMedia |
| Headquarters | Australia |
Key people | Jo Porter (executive producer), Amanda Crittenden (production team leader) |
| Products | Wentworth (TV series) Season 3 |
| Website | www |
The third installment of the drama series Wentworth made its debut on Australia's SoHo on 7 April 2015. This season, overseen by FremantleMedia's Drama Director Jo Porter as executive producer, consists of 12 episodes. The narrative picks up four months following Bea's return to Wentworth after her escape and the vengeful killing of Brayden Holt.
Plot
Set four months post Bea Smith's escape and her act of murdering Brayden Holt, she reenters Wentworth Correctional Centre, now firmly established as the new Top Dog, a status acknowledged by all inmates including the former leader Franky Doyle. Despite Franky losing her leadership role, friction remains intense, particularly involving Liz and Boomer. Doreen's pregnancy becomes a focal point for Ferguson’s attention, while Vera keeps a vigilant eye on Ferguson’s manipulations. Concurrently, Will remains oblivious to Fletch’s recent involvement in a hit-and-run incident.
Regular
- Danielle Cormack portrays Bea Smith
- Nicole da Silva as Franky Doyle
- Celia Ireland in the role of Liz Birdsworth
- Shareena Clanton as Doreen Anderson
- Aaron Jeffery playing Matt "Fletch" Fletcher
- Robbie Magasiva as Will Jackson
- Katrina Milosevic as Sue "Boomer" Jenkins
- Kate Atkinson as Deputy Governor Vera Bennett
- Pamela Rabe in the role of Governor Joan Ferguson
Recurring
- Socratis Otto portraying Maxine Conway
- Tammy Macintosh as Kaz Proctor
- Libby Tanner in the role of Bridget Westfall
- Georgia Chara playing Jess Warner
- Pia Miranda as Jodie Spiteri
- Ra Chapman portraying Kim Chang
- Jacquie Brennan as Linda Miles
- Martin Sacks in the role of Derek Channing
- Edwina Samuels as Sophie Donaldson
- Maggie Naouri playing Rose Atkins
- Damien Richardson as Detective Michael Mears
- Tony Nikolakopoulos portraying Nils Jasper
- Alex Menglet as Fencing Master
- Sally-Anne Upton in the role of Lucy "Juice" Gambaro
- Charli Tjoe as Tina Mercado
- Miles Paras playing Cindy Lou
- Kasia Kaczmarek as Lindsay Coulter
- Bessie Holland portraying Stella Radic
Episodes
Production
On 29 January 2014, FremantleMedia confirmed the renewal of Wentworth for a third season, which was planned to premiere in 2015.
Jo Porter, FremantleMedia's Drama Director, commended Foxtel as an excellent broadcasting partner, attributing the show's success both locally and globally to this collaboration. She also acknowledged the dedication of the writers, directors, cast, and crew who had been involved since the first season. Brian Walsh, Executive Director of Television at Foxtel, highlighted the series' impressive ratings and international acclaim, emphasizing the commitment of the production team led by Amanda Crittenden.
Filming for the third season commenced in March 2014 on a custom-built set and wrapped up in July 2014, with the final table read taking place on 8 July. The season introduced new cast members including Pia Miranda from All Saints as inmate Jodie Spiteri, Libby Tanner portraying psychologist Bridget Westfall, and Tammy Macintosh in the role of vigilante Karen Proctor.
Ratings
| Episode | Air Date | Viewers | Rank |
|---|---|---|---|
| "The Governor's Pleasure" | 7 April 2015 | 100,000 | 1 |
| "Failing Upwards" | 14 April 2015 | 94,000 | 1 |
| "Knives Out" | 21 April 2015 | 98,000 | 1 |
| "Righteous Acts" | 28 April 2015 | 102,000 | 1 |
| "Mercy" | 5 May 2015 | 97,000 | 3 |
| "Evidence" | 12 May 2015 | 118,000 | 1 |
| "The Long Game" | 19 May 2015 | 104,000 | 1 |
| "Goldfish" | 26 May 2015 | 108,000 | 2 |
| "Freak Show" | 2 June 2015 | 108,000 | 1 |
| "A Higher Court" | 9 June 2015 | 127,000 | 1 |
| "The Living and the Dead" | 16 June 2015 | 109,000 | 1 |
| "Blood and Fire" | 23 June 2015 | 113,000 | 1 |
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
- AWGIE Awards (Australian Writers' Guild Awards) (2015 & 2016)
- Awarded: Best Script for a Television Series – Stuart Page (Episode one: "The Governor's Pleasure")
- Nominated: Best Script for a Television Series – Pete McTighe (Episode twelve: "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
Home media
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| Additional details | |
|---|---|
| Distributor | Roadshow Entertainment (Australia), FremantleMedia (UK), Acorn DVD (US), WVG Medien (Germany) |
| Set details | Consists of twelve episodes totaling approximately five hundred fifty-five minutes with an aspect ratio of 1.78:1 |
| Audio | English Dolby Digital 5.1 (regions one, two, four), English Dolby Digital 2.0 & German Dolby Digital 2.0 (region two Germany); Blu-ray versions include English DTS-HD/DTS-Master Audio and German DTS-HD (region B) |
| Subtitles | German (Germany), English SDH (Australia) |
| Discs | Number of discs ranges from three to four depending on region and format |
| Rating | Australian Classification Board: MA15+, British Board of Film Classification: 18, German FSK:16 |