Wentworth 2013
What is Wentworth?
Wentworth is an Australian television drama series that premiered in 2013. The show is a modern reimagining of the iconic 1979 series Prisoner and follows the lives of inmates and prison staff at Wentworth Correctional Centre.
- Type
- TV series
- Year
- 2013
- Status
- Ended
- Episodes
- 100
- First aired
- May 1, 2013
- Last aired
- Oct 26, 2021
- Original language
- EN
- Origin
- AU
- Networks
- showcase, FOX Showcase
- Genres
- Drama, Crime
- Updated
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Overview
Wentworth is an Australian television drama series that premiered in 2013. The show is a modern reimagining of the iconic 1979 series Prisoner and follows the lives of inmates and prison staff at Wentworth Correctional Centre. The series begins with Bea Smith's arrival at the prison while she awaits trial for the alleged attempted murder of her husband. As she navigates the harsh realities of prison life, Bea must contend with brutal rivalries, shifting loyalties, and the struggle for survival and power behind bars. Produced by FremantleMedia Australia, the show was first broadcast on SoHo and concluded on Fox Showcase in 2021 after 100 episodes. Wentworth offers a confronting look into the prison system, exploring the personal stories and dynamics among both prisoners and staff. The series was created by Lara Radulovich and Reg Watson and features a cast including Kate Atkinson, Katrina Milosevic, Robbie Magasiva, and Jacquie Brennan.
Should you watch it?
“A woman navigates the brutal realities of prison life while awaiting trial for attempted murder.”
- compelling character development
- high-stakes prison setting
- contains intense violence
- depicts difficult themes
Watch it if you enjoy modern adaptations of classic television dramas centered on prison life.
The series contains mature themes and graphic depictions of violence suitable for adult audiences.
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Season 1 · 10 episodes
Open the complete Season 1 guide & lore primer →- E1 No Place Like Home Mytharc May 1, 2013
- E2 Fly Me Away Core May 8, 2013
- E3 The Girl Who Waited Core May 15, 2013
- E4 The Things We Do Core May 22, 2013
- E5 The Velvet Curtain Mytharc May 29, 2013
- E6 Captive Mytharc Jun 5, 2013
- E7 Something Dies Core Jun 12, 2013
- E8 Mind Games Core Jun 19, 2013
- E9 To The Moon Mytharc Jun 26, 2013
- E10 Checkmate Mytharc Jul 3, 2013
Season 2 · 12 episodes
- E1 Born Again Mytharc May 20, 2014
- E2 Whatever It Takes Core May 27, 2014
- E3 Boys in the Yard Core Jun 3, 2014
- E4 The Danger Within Core Jun 10, 2014
- E5 Twist the Knife Core Jun 17, 2014
- E6 The Pink Dragon Core Jun 24, 2014
- E7 Metamorphosis Core Jul 1, 2014
- E8 Sins of the Mother Core Jul 8, 2014
- E9 The Fixer Core Jul 15, 2014
- E10 Jail Birds Core Jul 22, 2014
- E11 Into the Night Mytharc Jul 29, 2014
- E12 Fear Her Mytharc Aug 5, 2014
Season 3 · 12 episodes
- E1 The Governor's Pleasure Mytharc Apr 7, 2015
- E2 Failing Upwards Core Apr 14, 2015
- E3 Knives Out Core Apr 21, 2015
- E4 Righteous Acts Core Apr 28, 2015
- E5 Mercy Core May 5, 2015
- E6 Evidence Core May 12, 2015
- E7 The Long Game Core May 19, 2015
- E8 Goldfish Mytharc May 26, 2015
- E9 Freak Show Core Jun 2, 2015
- E10 A Higher Court Core Jun 9, 2015
- E11 The Living and the Dead Mytharc Jun 16, 2015
- E12 Blood and Fire Mytharc Jun 23, 2015
Season 4 · 12 episodes
- E1 First Blood Mytharc May 10, 2016
- E2 Poking Spiders Core May 17, 2016
- E3 Prisoner Core May 24, 2016
- E4 Screw Lover Core May 31, 2016
- E5 Love And Hate Core Jun 7, 2016
- E6 Divide and Conquer Core Jun 14, 2016
- E7 Panic Button Core Jun 21, 2016
- E8 Plan Bea Core Jun 28, 2016
- E9 Afterlife Core Jul 5, 2016
- E10 Smitten Core Jul 12, 2016
- E11 Eleventh Hour Mytharc Jul 19, 2016
- E12 Seeing Red Mytharc Jul 26, 2016
Season 5 · 12 episodes
- E1 Scars Mytharc Apr 4, 2017
- E2 The Bitch Is Back Core Apr 11, 2017
- E3 Nothing But the Truth Core Apr 18, 2017
- E4 Loose Ends Core Apr 25, 2017
- E5 Belly Of The Beast Core May 2, 2017
- E6 Happy Birthday, Vera Core May 9, 2017
- E7 The Pact Core May 16, 2017
- E8 Think Inside The Box Core May 23, 2017
- E9 Snakehead Core May 30, 2017
- E10 Mere Anarchy Core Jun 6, 2017
- E11 Coup De Grace Mytharc Jun 13, 2017
- E12 Hell Bent Mytharc Jun 20, 2017
Frequently asked questions
What is the premise of the show?
The series follows Bea Smith as she is incarcerated while awaiting trial for the attempted murder of her husband.
Is this a new story?
It is a modern adaptation and sequel to the classic television series Prisoner.
When did the series premiere?
The show was first broadcast on May 1, 2013.
What is the setting of the series?
The story takes place within a high-security prison environment.
Who created the series?
The show was created by Lara Radulovich and Reg Watson.