Wentworth season 6
| Company type | Television season |
|---|---|
| Industry | Television |
| Founded | June 19, 2018 |
| Founder | FremantleMedia |
| Headquarters | Australia |
| Parent | FremantleMedia |
The sixth installment of the Australian drama series Wentworth debuted on Showcase on 19 June 2018 and wrapped up on 4 September 2018. Overseen by FremantleMedia's Director of Drama, Jo Porter, this season comprises 12 episodes. The storyline picks up shortly after the breakout of pivotal characters Franky Doyle and Joan Ferguson, while introducing new roles portrayed by Leah Purcell, Susie Porter, and Rarriwuy Hick.
Plot
In the aftermath of Franky Doyle and Joan Ferguson's escape, Kaz rises to the position of Top Dog following Ferguson’s demise. The narrative centers on Sonia Stevens' precarious situation and Governor Bennett’s fragile tenure, as Boomer delves into suspicions surrounding Sonia’s poisoning. Concurrently, Liz encounters mounting dangers, Will grapples with memories of Ferguson’s last moments, and newcomer Rita Connors arrives at Wentworth harboring a secret that could alter existing power structures. Additionally, Ruby Mitchell and Marie Winter become part of the ensemble.
Main
- Leah Purcell as Rita Connors
- Sigrid Thornton as Sonia Stevens
- Susie Porter as Marie Winter
- Celia Ireland as Liz Birdsworth
- Katrina Milosevic as Sue "Boomer" Jenkins
- Robbie J Magasiva as Deputy Governor Will Jackson
- Tammy Macintosh as Kaz Proctor
- Kate Jenkinson as Allie Novak
- Bernard Curry as Jake Stewart
- Rarriwuy Hick as Ruby Mitchell
- Kate Atkinson as Governor Vera Bennett
- Nicole da Silva as Franky Doyle
Special guest
Recurring
- Libby Tanner as Bridget Westfall
- Jacquie Brennan as Linda Miles
- Sally-Anne Upton as Lucy "Juice" Gambaro
- Maddy Jevic as Nurse Lee Radcliffe
- Artemis Ioannides as Vicky Kosta
- Kate Elliot as Spike Baxter
- Sun Park as Cherry Li
- Emily Havea as Mon Alston
- Catherine Larcey as Sharon Gilmour
- Bessie Holland as Stella Radic
- Sarah Hallam as Jen "Hutch" Hutchins
- Katerina Kotsonis as Brenda Murphy
- Stefan Dennis as Michael Armstrong QC
- Martin Sacks as Derek Channing
- Shane Connor as Ray Houser
- Natalia Novikova as Zara "Drago" Dragovich
Episodes
Production
On 9 May 2017, FremantleMedia confirmed the renewal of Wentworth for a sixth season, with its broadcast planned for 2018.
Jo Porter, FremantleMedia's Drama Director, underlined the importance of reaching the sixth installment, attributing the show's achievement to its loyal international fanbase and outstanding ensemble cast. She also pointed out that the series thrives on its multifaceted characters and engaging plots.
Penny Win, Head of Drama at Foxtel, remarked that Wentworth, originally developed by Channel 10 as Prisoner in 1979, remains Foxtel's longest-running original drama and continues to raise the bar for domestic productions. As season five debuted on Foxtel, excitement grew for the upcoming sixth season, with writers such as Marcia Gardner crafting intricate storylines and well-developed scripts tailored for the skilled cast.
Accolades
- AACTA Awards
- Nominated: Best Lead Actress in a Television Drama – Leah Purcell
- Nominated: Best Guest or Supporting Actress in a Television Drama – Celia Ireland
- Nominated: Best Television Drama Series – Wentworth
- Equity Ensemble Awards
- Nominated: Most Outstanding Performance by an Ensemble in a Drama Series – Wentworth
- Logie Awards
- Nominated: Most Outstanding Actor – Robbie Magasiva
- Nominated: Most Outstanding Actress – Leah Purcell
- Nominated: Most Outstanding Supporting Actor – Bernard Curry
- Nominated: Most Outstanding Supporting Actress – Celia Ireland
- Nominated: Most Popular Drama Program – Wentworth
- Won: Most Outstanding Drama Series – Wentworth
- Screen Producers Australia
- Nominated: SPA Award for Drama Series Production of the Year – Wentworth
Home media
| Title | Release | Country | DVD | Blu-ray | Region | Ref(s) |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Template:Center | Template:Center | File:Flag of Australia (converted).svg Australia | Template:Ya | Template:Ya | Template:Center | |
| Template:Center | Template:Center | Template:Country data UK | Template:Ya | Template:Na | Template:Center | |
| Additional | ||||||
.svg){kind=link}