Nothing But the Truth (Wentworth)
| Company type | Television season |
|---|---|
| Industry | Television drama |
| Founded | April 4, 2017 |
| Founder | FremantleMedia |
| Headquarters | Australia |
Key people | Jo Porter (Drama Director), Pino Amenta (Series Producer), Marcia Gardner (Script Producer) |
| Products | Wentworth (TV series) |
| Parent | FremantleMedia |
The fifth installment of the drama series Wentworth debuted on Australia's Showcase on 4 April 2017 and wrapped up on 20 June 2017. Overseen by FremantleMedia's Drama Director, Jo Porter, this season consists of 12 episodes. It explores the consequences following Bea Smith's demise, representing the first season without Danielle Cormack.
Plot
Following Joan Ferguson's killing of Bea Smith, Wentworth Correctional Centre undergoes significant emotional and administrative turmoil. Governor Vera Bennett encounters intense scrutiny from Corrective Services and depends on deputy Jake Stewart, unaware that he is under Ferguson's influence. New inmate leader Kaz Proctor strives to reestablish control among prisoners, while Sonia Stevens prepares for her impending trial. Liz Birdsworth faces challenging personal choices, Doreen Anderson struggles with being separated from her child, and Boomer supports Maxine Conway during her fight with breast cancer. Meanwhile, outside prison walls, Franky Doyle is tasked with informing Allie Novak about Bea’s passing.
Regular
- Nicole da Silva as Franky Doyle
- Sigrid Thornton portraying Sonia Stevens
- Celia Ireland as Liz Birdsworth
- Shareena Clanton in the role of Doreen Anderson
- Katrina Milosevic as Sue "Boomer" Jenkins
- Robbie Magasiva playing Deputy Governor Will Jackson
- Socratis Otto as Maxine Conway
- Tammy Macintosh portraying Kaz Proctor
- Kate Jenkinson as Allie Novak
- Bernard Curry playing Jake Stewart
- Kate Atkinson as Governor Vera Bennett
- Pamela Rabe in the role of Joan Ferguson
Recurring
- Libby Tanner as Bridget Westfall
- Jacquie Brennan portraying Linda Miles
- Martin Sacks as Derek Channing
- Steve Bastoni in the role of Don Kaplan
- Hunter Page-Lochard as Shayne Butler
- Sally-Anne Upton portraying Lucy "Juice" Gambaro
- Charli Tjoe as Tina Mercado
- Ra Chapman in the role of Kim Chang
- Daniielle Alexis portraying Dana Malouf
- Zahra Newman as Iman Farah
- Richard Sutherland playing Alan Doyle
- Bessie Holland as Stella Radic
- Sophia Katos portraying Mel Barratt
- Maddy Jevic as Nurse Lee Radcliffe
Episodes
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Production
On 21 July 2016, FremantleMedia confirmed the renewal of Wentworth for its fifth season, which premiered in 2017.
Jo Porter, FremantleMedia's Director of Drama, emphasized the shifting power structures within the series and commended script producer Marcia Gardner along with the writing team for developing new characters that drive the storyline forward. Under the guidance of series producer Pino Amenta, the production strives to enhance the show's quality, appealing to audiences both domestically and internationally.
Penny Win, Head of Drama at Foxtel, highlighted Wentworth's expansion into a global phenomenon, now broadcast across 141 countries. She remarked on its robust viewership and loyal fanbase on Foxtel, referring to it as a "long-running drama juggernaut" and confirming the commissioning of an additional season from FremantleMedia.
Reception
Ratings
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Accolades
- Nominated: Best Television Drama Series — Wentworth
- Nominated: Best Lead Actress in a Television Drama — Pamela Rabe
- Awarded: Subscription Television Award for Best New Talent — Zarah Newman
- Awarded: Best Direction in a TV or SVOD Drama Series — Fiona Banks ("Belly of the Beast")
- Nominated: Most Outstanding Actress — Kate Atkinson
- Awarded: Most Outstanding Actress — Pamela Rabe
- Awarded: Most Outstanding Drama Series — Wentworth
- Nominated: Most Outstanding Supporting Actress — Celia Ireland
- Awarded: Most Popular Drama Program — Wentworth
Home media
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Distributors
- Roadshow Entertainment (Australia)
- Network (United Kingdom)
Set specifications
- Contains all 12 episodes with a total runtime of approximately 568 minutes
- Presented in a widescreen aspect ratio of 1.78:1
Audio and subtitles
- DVD audio features English Dolby Digital 5.1 (regions 2 & 4)
- Blu-ray audio offers English DTS-Master Audio 2.0 (Region B Australia)
- English SDH subtitles are available on both DVD and Blu-ray editions in Australia
Disc formats
- Four-disc DVD set (Region 2 UK)
- Four-disc DVD set (Region 4 Australia)
- Three-disc Blu-ray set (Region B Australia)
Classification ratings
- Australian Classification Board rating: MA15+
- British Board of Film Classification rating: 18