Seeing Red (Wentworth)
| Company type | Television season |
|---|---|
| Industry | Television |
| Founded | May 10, 2016 |
| Parent | Wentworth (TV series) |
The drama series Wentworth returned for its fourth season on Australia's SoHo channel, debuting on 10 May 2016. This season, overseen by FremantleMedia's Drama Director Jo Porter, features 12 episodes and picks up the narrative four months following the devastating fire at Wentworth.
Plot
Taking place four months after the blaze, the storyline follows the inmates, including Bea, who are temporarily relocated offsite while the prison undergoes rebuilding. The fourth season centers on Bea's struggle against two formidable foes: Kaz, whose radical feminist beliefs lead her to view Bea as a traitor, and Ferguson, who is intent on proving her innocence. The narrative examines whether Wentworth’s confines can shield Bea as she maintains her position as Top Dog.
Regular
- Danielle Cormack portrays Bea Smith
- Nicole da Silva appears as Franky Doyle
- Celia Ireland plays Liz Birdsworth
- Shareena Clanton acts as Doreen Anderson
- Katrina Milosevic takes on Sue "Boomer" Jenkins
- Robbie Magasiva features as Deputy Governor Will Jackson
- Socratis Otto is cast as Maxine Conway
- Tammy Macintosh performs as Kaz Proctor
- Kate Jenkinson embodies Allie Novak
- Bernard Curry plays Jake Stewart
- with Kate Atkinson in the role of Governor Vera Bennett
- and Pamela Rabe as Joan Ferguson
Special guest
- Sigrid Thornton appears as Sonia Stevens
Recurring
- Libby Tanner portrays Bridget Westfall
- Ra Chapman plays Kim Chang
- Jacquie Brennan acts as Linda Miles
- Martin Sacks features as Derek Channing
- Sally-Anne Upton appears as Lucy "Juice" Gambaro
- Hunter Page-Lochard is cast as Shayne Butler
- Luke McKenzie portrays Nash Taylor
- Charli Tjoe acts as Tina Mercado
- Steve Bastoni plays Don Kaplan
- Maddy Jevic features as Lee Radcliffe
- Bessie Holland appears as Stella Radic
- Sophia Katos performs as Mel Barrett
Episodes
Production
FremantleMedia confirmed the renewal of Wentworth for a fourth season on 27 February 2015, with the new episodes scheduled for broadcast in 2016.
Jo Porter, FremantleMedia's Drama Director, remarked on the compelling storyline momentum established in the third season, which laid a strong groundwork for further character development in season four. Penny Win, Foxtel's Head of Drama, praised the series for its ability to captivate both Foxtel subscribers and viewers worldwide.
On 5 November 2015, it was revealed that Sigrid Thornton would join the ensemble as Sonia Stevens. This casting marked the first significant recurring role in the revamped series to be portrayed by an actress from the original Prisoner Cell Block H. Penny Win regarded Thornton’s involvement as a meaningful endorsement of the show's creative vision, while Jo Porter highlighted her broad appeal and the complex dimension she adds to her character.
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
Additional
- Distributors: Roadshow Entertainment (Australia), Network (UK), WVG Medien (Germany)
- Set details: Comprises 12 episodes totaling approximately 560 minutes, presented in a 1.78:1 aspect ratio
- Audio formats: English Dolby Digital 5.1 (regions 2 & 4), English Dolby Digital 2.0 and German Dolby Digital 2.0 (region 2 Germany), DTS-Master Audio 2.0 on Blu-ray (Region B Australia)
- Subtitles included: English SDH (Australia); none available on German DVD edition
- Available formats: Four-disc DVD sets (regions 2 UK and Germany; region 4 Australia), three-disc Blu-ray set (Region B Australia)
- Ratings classifications: ACB MA15+ (Australia), BBFC 18 (UK), FSK 16 (Germany)
- Notes: Not released in the United States; no Blu-ray version offered in Germany