Television · Australia
Binge · Foxtel · AU · Late 2026
Wentworth: Halfway Home, Who Is Back
Boomer, Franky and Lou return on the outside in Binge's Wentworth spinoff, filming in Victoria for a late 2026 premiere.
Catherine Crowe · 4 min read
Wentworth
Bea Smith (Danielle Cormack) arrives at Wentworth Correctional Centre on remand, accused of attempting to murder her abusive husband, and must learn the brutal politics of the women's prison fast. Over eight seasons the focus widens to the inmates, officers and governors fighting for control, including Pamela Rabe's chilling Joan "The Freak" Ferguson.
Where to watch
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Our take
Bea Smith (Danielle Cormack) arrives at Wentworth Correctional Centre on remand, accused of attempting to murder her abusive husband, and must learn the brutal politics of the women's prison fast. Over eight seasons the focus widens to the inmates, officers and governors fighting for control, including Pamela Rabe's chilling Joan "The Freak" Ferguson.
Why watch A contemporary reimagining of the long-running Australian soap Prisoner, it kept the setting and some names but went darker and more cinematic. It ran for eight seasons and 100 episodes and travelled widely, retitled Wentworth Prison in the UK. A strong choice for viewers who like ensemble drama with high stakes, long arcs and villains worth fearing.
What to know
Wentworth was developed by Lara Radulovich and David Hannam from Reg Watson’s original concept, and produced by Fremantle Australia for Foxtel. It premiered on SoHo on 1 May 2013 and ended on Showcase on 26 October 2021 with its 100th episode, across eight seasons (the last split into two parts).
The cast turned over boldly. Cormack left after season four, Rabe joined in season two, and Leah Purcell, Susie Porter and Rarriwuy Hick arrived in season six, keeping the series fresh deep into its run. It was filmed in suburban Melbourne, at Clayton and later Newport.
Where to start
Season one. Bea’s arrival is the natural way in, and the early seasons build the alliances and grudges that pay off later. Fans of the original should watch for knowing nods to Prisoner‘s characters.
Seasons & episodes
- Season 1
- Season 2
- Season 3
- Season 4
- Season 5
- Season 6
- Season 7
- Season 8
- Season 9
Cast & crew
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Kate Atkinson
Vera Bennett
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Robbie Magasiva
Will Jackson
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Katrina Milosevic
Sue "Boomer" Jenkins
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Celia Ireland
Elizabeth "Liz" Birdsworth
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Pamela Rabe
Joan "The Freak" Ferguson
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Kate Jenkinson
Allie Novak
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Bernard Curry
Jake Stewart
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Nicole Da Silva
Francesca "Franky" Doyle
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Shareena Clanton
Doreen "Dor" Anderson
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Danielle Cormack
Bea Smith
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Tammy MacIntosh
Karen "Kaz" Proctor
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Rarriwuy Hick
Ruby Mitchell
Our coverage
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Quick answers
- Where can I watch Wentworth?
- In the US: Tubi, Prime Video and The Roku Channel. In Canada: Tubi and Apple TV (buy). In the UK: Prime Video. In New Zealand: TVNZ+. In Australia: Apple TV (buy).
- What is Wentworth about?
- Bea Smith (Danielle Cormack) arrives at Wentworth Correctional Centre on remand, accused of attempting to murder her abusive husband, and must learn the brutal politics of the women's prison fast. Over eight seasons the focus widens to the inmates, officers and governors fighting for control, including Pamela Rabe's chilling Joan "The Freak" Ferguson.
- Who is in the cast of Wentworth?
- Wentworth stars Kate Atkinson as Vera Bennett, Robbie Magasiva as Will Jackson, Katrina Milosevic as Sue "Boomer" Jenkins, Celia Ireland as Elizabeth "Liz" Birdsworth and Pamela Rabe as Joan "The Freak" Ferguson.
- When did Wentworth start?
- Wentworth premiered on 1 May 2013 and ran until 2021, with 9 seasons.
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