Prisoner (Wentworth)
| Company type | Television season |
|---|---|
| Industry | Television |
| Founded | May 10, 2016 |
| Founder | FremantleMedia |
| Headquarters | Australia |
| Parent | FremantleMedia |
The fourth installment of the drama series Wentworth debuted on Australia's SoHo network on 10 May 2016. Overseen by FremantleMedia's Director of Drama, Jo Porter, this season comprises 12 episodes and picks up the narrative four months subsequent to the Wentworth fire incident.
Plot
In the aftermath of the blaze, inmates—including Bea—are temporarily relocated offsite while the prison undergoes repairs. This season centers on Bea as she faces two principal foes: Kaz, motivated by radical feminist beliefs who regards Bea as a traitor, and Ferguson, determined to vindicate herself. The storyline examines whether Wentworth’s environment can shield its Top Dog amid mounting conflicts.
Main
- Danielle Cormack portraying Bea Smith
- Nicole da Silva as Franky Doyle
- Celia Ireland in the role of Liz Birdsworth
- Shareena Clanton playing Doreen Anderson
- Katrina Milosevic as Sue "Boomer" Jenkins
- Robbie Magasiva cast as Deputy Governor Will Jackson
- Socratis Otto as Maxine Conway
- Tammy Macintosh portraying Kaz Proctor
- Kate Jenkinson in the role of Allie Novak
- Bernard Curry as Jake Stewart
- featuring Kate Atkinson as Governor Vera Bennett
- and Pamela Rabe playing Joan Ferguson
Special Guest Appearance
- Sigrid Thornton as Sonia Stevens
Recurring Roles
- Libby Tanner as Bridget Westfall
- Ra Chapman portraying Kim Chang
- Jacquie Brennan in the role of Linda Miles
- Martin Sacks as Derek Channing
- Sally-Anne Upton playing Lucy "Juice" Gambaro
- Hunter Page-Lochard as Shayne Butler
- Luke McKenzie in the role of Nash Taylor
- Charli Tjoe portraying Tina Mercado
- Steve Bastoni cast as Don Kaplan
- Maddy Jevic playing Lee Radcliffe
- Bessie Holland as Stella Radic
- Sophia Katos in the role of Mel Barrett
Episodes
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Production
FremantleMedia confirmed the renewal of Wentworth for a fourth season on 27 February 2015, with the new episodes scheduled to broadcast in 2016.
Jo Porter, FremantleMedia’s Director of Drama, emphasized the strong narrative drive established in the third season as a key element shaping the fourth season’s storyline, ensuring engaging plots for the show's multifaceted characters.
Penny Win, who serves as Head of Drama at Foxtel, highlighted the series’ ability to captivate both Foxtel subscribers and viewers worldwide, underlining its expanding international popularity.
On 5 November 2015, it was revealed that Sigrid Thornton would join the cast portraying Sonia Stevens. This marked the initial significant recurring character from the original series, Prisoner, to be incorporated into this modern adaptation. Penny Win praised Thornton’s casting as evidence of the series’ creative innovation and the strength of its writing team. Jo Porter also commented on Thornton’s broad appeal and the intriguing depth her role adds to the fourth season.
Accolades
- Awarded: Best Television Drama Series — Wentworth (Pino Amenta & Jo Porter)
- Nominated: Best Lead Actress in a Television Drama — Danielle Cormack and Pamela Rabe
- Nominated: Best Direction in a Television Drama or Comedy — Kevin Carlin ("Seeing Red")
- Awarded: Best Editing in Television — Ben Joss ("Prisoner")
- Nominated: Best Script for a Television Series — Michael Lucas ("Plan Bea")
- Nominated: Best Script for a Television Series or Miniseries — Pete McTighe ("Seeing Red")
- Nominated: Most Outstanding Actress — Danielle Cormack
- Nominated: Most Outstanding Supporting Actress — Nicole da Silva
- Nominated: Best Drama Program — Wentworth
- Nominated: Most Outstanding Drama Series — Wentworth
Home media
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