Wentworth season 6 explained

Season Number:6
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Num Episodes:12
Network:Showcase
Episode List:List of Wentworth episodes

The sixth season of the Australian television drama series Wentworth premiered on Showcase on 19 June 2018 and concluded on 4 September 2018. It was executively produced by FremantleMedia's Director of Drama, Jo Porter. The season comprised 12 episodes, and picks up days after the escape of Franky Doyle and Joan Ferguson. This season introduced three new characters portrayed by Leah Purcell, Susie Porter and Rarriwuy Hick.[1]

Plot

Several days have passed since the daring escape of Franky Doyle and Joan Ferguson. Kaz prepares to take on the role of Top Dog after Ferguson's demise. Sonia Stevens' life and Governor Bennett's career are at risk as Boomer investigates the events surrounding Sonia's apparent poisoning. Liz grows increasingly fearful for her life. Will experiences flashbacks of Ferguson's presumed final moments. Rita Connors enters Wentworth with a hidden secret that could alter everything. Joining her are Ruby Mitchell and Marie Winter.

Cast

See main article: List of Wentworth characters.

Main

Special guest

Recurring

Episodes

See also: List of Wentworth episodes.

Production

On 9 May 2017, it was announced that FremantleMedia had renewed Wentworth for a sixth season, set to air in 2018.[3]

FremantleMedia's Director of Drama, Jo Porter, said "Getting to a sixth season is something none of us take for granted. Key to this is the unwavering dedication to the show by the incredible Wentworth audience both in Australia and around the world. Like us they are drawn to our exceptional cast who embody the diverse, complex and intriguing characters who populate the intense world of Wentworth and its high stakes and compelling stories."[3]

Foxtel's Head of Drama, Penny Win, mentioned, "As Foxtel's longest-running original drama (originally created by Channel 10 as "Prisoner" in 1979), Wentworth continues to set a high bar for our local production slate. With season five premiering in Australia on Foxtel, there is much yet to unfold. My lips are sealed about the sixth season details. Marcia Gardner and the writers excel in setting up intriguing story arcs and crafting finely scripted narratives for the wonderfully talented Wentworth cast."

Reception

Accolades

See main article: List of awards and nominations received by Wentworth.

AACTA Awards
Equity Ensemble Awards
Logie Awards
Screen Producers Australia

Notes and References

  1. Web site: Returning: Wentworth. Knox. David. TV Tonight. 5 April 2018. 1 July 2018.
  2. Web site: Neighbours star Stefan Dennis took a break from show to film guest role in Wentworth. Dainty. Sophie. 1 August 2018. Digital Spy. 1 August 2018.
  3. Web site: Wentworth Season 6 Confirmed. Showcasechannel.com. 9 May 2017. 26 June 2018.
  4. Web site: Winners & Nominees 8th AACTA Awards. aacta.org. 20 July 2020.
  5. News: Equity Ensemble Awards 2019: winners. Knox. David. 18 June 2019. TV Tonight. 20 July 2020.
  6. Web site: Logie Awards 2019: nominees. Knox. David. 26 May 2019. TV Tonight. 20 July 2020.
  7. Web site: Knox. David. Screen Producers Awards 2019: winners. tvtonight.com.au. 15 November 2019. 20 July 2020.