Wentworth
Seen it?2013 | 9 seasons | Drama, Crime
Sunday Safe BetWhy it’s a Sunday Safe Bet
It drew serious awards attention. A safe bet when you want something reliable.
Based on critics, audiences, awards, box office and buzz. Details below.Is it for you?
- Who'll love it
- Made for crime-drama fans. If you loved Escape at Dannemora or Orange Is the New Black, start here.
- The mood
- Dark and gritty.
- The pace
- 9 seasons and 100 episodes: a long-haul commitment.
- What might put you off
- Rated TV-MA: meant for adults.
- A big time investment at 9 seasons.
Bea Smith is locked up while awaiting trial for the attempted murder of her husband and must learn how life works in prison. A modern adaptation and sequel of the iconic Prisoner series.
How it earned its rating
- CriticsSolid
Generally positive reviews
- AudiencesSolid
8.0 out of 10
- AwardsStrong
Won 1 DGA Award: Australian Directors Guild: Best Direction in a TV or SVOD Drama Series. Also nominated for 2 more DGA Awards. Plus 14 other awards.
- Reach & staying powerSolid
Ran for 9 seasons and reached a modest audience
- Buzz & cultural impactSolid
About 233K people sought it out in the past year
Season by season
The show overall is a Sunday Safe Bet. Here's how each season stacks up; Season 4 is the high point.
- Season 12013 · 10 episodes · 7.5 out of 10Sunday
Season 22014 · 12 episodes · 8.3 out of 10Friday- Season 32015 · 12 episodes · 8.3 out of 10Friday
- Season 42016 · 12 episodes · 8.4 out of 10Friday
Season 52017 · 12 episodes · 8.1 out of 10Saturday- Season 62018 · 12 episodes · 8.0 out of 10Saturday
- Season 72019 · 10 episodes · 8.4 out of 10Friday
Season 8: Redemption2020 · 10 episodes · 4.7 out of 10Monday
Season 9: The Final Sentence2021 · 10 episodes · 6.7 out of 10Weeknight
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Cast & crew
Created by Lara Radulovich, Reg Watson
- Danielle CormackBea Smith
- Nicole da SilvaFranky Doyle
- Kate AtkinsonVera Bennett
- Robbie MagasivaWill Jackson
- Kate JenkinsonAllie Novak
- Tammy MacintoshKaz Proctor
- Jacqueline BrennanLinda Miles
- Pamela RabeJoan Ferguson
- Katrina MilosevicSue "Boomer" Jenkins
- Rarriwuy HickRuby Mitchell