Resurrection (Wentworth)
| Company type | Television season |
|---|---|
| Industry | Television |
| Founded | July 28, 2020 |
| Headquarters | Australia |
| Products | Drama television series |
The eighth installment of the Australian drama series Wentworth debuted on Fox Showcase on 28 July 2020. This concluding season, consisting of twenty episodes, is divided into two segments: Wentworth: Redemption (the initial ten episodes aired in 2020) and Wentworth: The Final Sentence (the latter ten episodes broadcast starting 24 August 2021). The narrative explores the consequences following the previous season's siege, concentrating on how inmates and staff reconstruct their lives. A significant development is the return of Joan Ferguson, who reveals the circumstances behind her survival after being buried alive by Will Jackson.
Season 8 introduced four principal characters: Ann Reynolds (Jane Hall), Lou Kelly (Kate Box), Judy Bryant (Vivienne Awosoga), and Reb Keane (Zoe Terakes). Additionally, special guest appearances include Marta Dusseldorp portraying Sheila Bausch and Tina Bursill as Eve Wilder.
In both Canada and the United Kingdom, the latter half of season eight, titled "The Final Sentence," was marketed as a standalone ninth season.
Main
- Leah Purcell as Rita Connors
- Kate Jenkinson as Allie Novak
- Katrina Milosevic as Susan "Boomer" Jenkins
- Robbie J Magasiva as Governor Will Jackson
- Bernard Curry as Jake Stewart
- Rarriwuy Hick as Ruby Mitchell
- Susie Porter as Marie Winter
- Kate Box as Lou Kelly
- Jane Hall as Ann Reynolds
- Zoe Terakes as Reb Keane
- Vivienne Awosoga as Judy Bryant
- Kate Atkinson as Vera Bennett
- Pamela Rabe as Joan Ferguson
Special guest
- Marta Dusseldorp as Sheila Bausch
- Tina Bursill as Eve Wilder
- Gary Sweet as Dale Langdon
Recurring
- David de Lautour as Dr. Greg Miller
- Jacquie Brennan as Deputy Governor Linda Miles
- Peter O'Brien as Tony Cockburn
- Emily Havea as Mon Alson
- Louisa Mignone as Zaina Saad
- Alexandra Schepisi as Cynthia Rattray
- Dion Mills as Joe Hoxon
- Marco Chiappi as Liam Skinner
- Tom Wren as Dominic Slade
- Kevin Harrington as Officer Roberts
- Alex Andreas as Detective Kanellis
- Mereoni Vuki as Detective McKenner
- Cecilia Low as Officer Deng
- Nicholas Farnell as Detective Jones
- Patrick Harvey as Detective Morelli
- Cle Morgan as Carla Sturgess
- Lana Williams as Kath Maxwell
- Greg Fryer as Blair Mitchell
Episodes
Production
The production of Wentworth season eight commenced in October 2019. This season consists of twenty episodes under the title "Redemption," with the initial ten episodes broadcast in 2020 and the remaining ten released in 2021.
Brian Walsh, Foxtel's Executive Director of Television, commended the series as a highlight within Foxtel’s Australian drama offerings, emphasizing the exceptional creative team and talented cast behind the show.
New additions to the cast this season featured Kate Box portraying Lou Kelly, a former top dog infamous for her ruthless methods; Jane Hall as Ann Reynolds, a commanding general manager assuming control after the siege; and Zoe Terakes as Reb Keane, a transgender inmate and Lou’s romantic partner. Actress Vivienne Awosoga also joined the lineup as Judy Bryant. These roles originally appeared in the predecessor series Prisoner, establishing a connection between the two shows.
In June 2020, Marta Dusseldorp was revealed to be playing Sheila Bausch, a cult follower accused of mass murder, theft, and arson. Subsequently, Tina Bursill was cast as Eve Wilder for the final segment of season eight in 2021. Bursill had previously embodied Sonia Stevens in Prisoner, while her new character was initially portrayed by Lynda Stoner in that original series.
Accolades
Equity Ensemble Awards
- Nominated: Most Outstanding Performance by an Ensemble in a Drama Series – Wentworth (Season 8, Part 1)
TV Tonight Awards
- Winner: TV Tonight Award for Best Australian Drama Series – Wentworth (Season 8, Part 1)
International broadcast
The eighth season debuted in Australia on Fox Showcase on 28 July 2020 and premiered on 5STAR in the United Kingdom on August 5. In New Zealand, it was shown on TVNZ's TVNZ 2 channel and available via TVNZ OnDemand.
Originally set to launch Part 2 of Season 8 in Germany on 21 July 2021 through Sky Atlantic, airing two episodes weekly, this release was postponed to follow the Australian premiere on 24 August 2021. The second half also began airing on 5STAR in the UK from 24 August 2021.
Home media
| Title | Release | Region | Availability | Ref(s) | |
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| Wentworth: Season 8, Part 1: Redemption | 25 November 2020 |  Australia − Template:Center
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| Wentworth: Season 8, Part 2: The Final Sentence | 2 February 2022 | Template:Ya | Template:Ya | [3][4] | |
| Wentworth Prison: Season Eight, Part One | 23 November 2020 | Template:Country data UK − Template:Center | Template:Ya | Template:Ya | [5][6] |
| Wentworth Prison: Season Eight, Part Two | 22 November 2021 | Template:Ya | Template:Ya | [7][8] | |
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External links
- ↑ "Wentworth - Season 8 (DVD)". Sanity.com.au. Retrieved 3 September 2020.
- ↑ "Wentworth - Season 8 (Blu-ray)". Sanity.com.au. Retrieved 3 September 2020.
- ↑ "Wentworth - Season 8 - Part 2 (DVD)". sanity.com.au. Retrieved 9 December 2021.
- ↑ "Wentworth - Season 8 - Part 2 (Blu-ray)". sanity.com.au. Retrieved 9 December 2021.
- ↑ "Wentworth Prison: Season Eight Part One [DVD]". Amazon.co.uk. Retrieved 3 September 2020.
- ↑ "Wentworth Prison: Season 8 Part 1 Blu-ray". Blu-ray.com. 24 August 2020. Retrieved 25 August 2020.
- ↑ "Wentworth: Season Eight Part Two [DVD]". Amazon.co.uk. Retrieved 27 August 2021.
- ↑ "Wentworth: Season Eight Part Two [Blu-ray]". Amazon.co.uk. Retrieved 27 August 2021.