Wentworth season 5
| Wentworth | |
|---|---|
| Season 5 | |
| No. of episodes | 12 |
| Release | |
| Original network | Showcase |
| Original release | 4 April – 20 June 2017 |
| Season chronology | |
The fifth season of the television drama series Wentworth premiered on Showcase in Australia on 4 April 2017, having previously aired on SoHo, and concluded on June 20, 2017. It was executive produced by FremantleMedia's Director of Drama, Jo Porter. The season comprised 12 episodes. The fifth season picks up just days after the stabbing to death of Bea Smith.[1]
Plot
After leaving viewers in shock at the end of last season, the story resumes in the days following Bea Smith’s tragic death at the hands of Joan Ferguson. Emotional, psychological and professional shockwaves pound the inmates and staff of Wentworth Correctional Centre. Governor Vera Bennett is under fire from Corrective Services and, with Will on suspension, she is relying more on her deputy Jake, not realising he is now Ferguson’s puppet. New top dog Kaz has a challenge to restore order amongst the traumatised inmates, though Sonia remains aloof focusing on her upcoming trial. Liz has to decide if she follows her heart or her head. Doreen struggles with being separated from her son and Boomer supports Maxine as she continues her battle with breast cancer. On the outside, it falls to Franky to break the devastating news about Bea to Allie.[1]
Cast
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Recurring
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Episodes
| No. overall | No. in season | Title | Directed by | Written by | Original release date | Aus. viewers (thousands) |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 47 | 1 | "Scars" | Mat King | John Ridley | 4 April 2017 | 101[2] |
| 48 | 2 | "The Bitch is Back" | Mat King | Andrew Anastasios | 11 April 2017 | 96[3] |
| 49 | 3 | "Nothing But the Truth" | Geoff Bennett | Pete McTighe | 18 April 2017 | 88[4] |
| 50 | 4 | "Loose Ends" | Geoff Bennett | Marcia Gardner | 25 April 2017 | 85[5] |
| 51 | 5 | "Belly of the Beast" | Fiona Banks | Marcia Gardner | 2 May 2017 | 79[6] |
| 52 | 6 | "Happy Birthday, Vera" | Fiona Banks | John Ridley | 9 May 2017 | 80[7] |
| 53 | 7 | "The Pact" | Mat King | Andrew Anastasios | 16 May 2017 | 83[8] |
| 54 | 8 | "Think Inside the Box" | Mat King | Pete McTighe | 23 May 2017 | 73[9] |
| 55 | 9 | "Snakehead" | Catherine Millar | Andrew Anastasios | 30 May 2017 | 74[10] |
| 56 | 10 | "Mere Anarchy" | Catherine Miller | Marcia Gardner | 6 June 2017 | 81[11] |
| 57 | 11 | "Coup de Grace" | Kevin Carlin | John Ridley | 13 June 2017 | 81[12] |
| 58 | 12 | "Hell Bent" | Kevin Carlin | Pete McTighe | 20 June 2017 | 119[13] |
Production
On 21 July 2016, it was announced that FremantleMedia had renewed Wentworth for a fifth season, set to air in 2017.[14]
Jo Porter, the Director of Drama at FremantleMedia stated, "As season four comes to a close, the audience has witnessed a dangerous shift in the power base at Wentworth which is building to an unmissable conclusion next week. Wentworth has built a reputation for delivering a world with unexpected twists and turns where no character is safe. The season’s end provides a chilling platform for our script producer Marcia Gardner and the writing team to shape the next chapter for our regular characters, along with some new faces in the yard and on the outside. With series producer Pino Amenta at the helm, our ambition to keep lifting the bar and reward our audience both locally and internationally couldn’t be stronger."[14]
Penny Win, the Head of Drama at Foxtel stated, "Wentworth has gone from strength to strength over the past four seasons. Not only is it an international television success story, now showing in 141 territories, it is a ratings blockbuster and fan favourite for Foxtel audiences. We are extremely proud of this long-running drama juggernaut. It was a very easy decision to commission a further season of this brilliantly constructed and crafted program from our production partner FremantleMedia. There is a lot in store both for the women behind bars and those on the outside."
Ratings
| Episode | Title | Original airdate | Overnight Viewers | Nightly Rank |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 5-01 | "Scars" | 4 April 2017 | 101,000[2] | 1st[2] |
| 5-02 | "The Bitch is Back" | 11 April 2017 | 96,000[3] | 1st[3] |
| 5-03 | "Nothing But the Truth" | 18 April 2017 | 88,000[4] | 2nd[4] |
| 5-04 | "Loose Ends" | 25 April 2017 | 85,000[5] | 9th[5] |
| 5-05 | "Belly of the Beast" | 2 May 2017 | 79,000[6] | 2nd[6] |
| 5-06 | "Happy Birthday, Vera" | 9 May 2017 | 80,000[7] | 1st[7] |
| 5-07 | "The Pact" | 16 May 2017 | 83,000[8] | 1st[8] |
| 5-08 | "Think Inside the Box" | 23 May 2017 | 73,000[9] | 2nd[9] |
| 5-09 | "Snakehead" | 30 May 2017 | 74,000[10] | 2nd[10] |
| 5-10 | "Mere Anarchy" | 6 June 2017 | 81,000[11] | 2nd[11] |
| 5-11 | "Coup de Grace" | 13 June 2017 | 81,000[12] | 2nd[12] |
| 5-12 | "Hell Bent" | 20 June 2017 | 119,000[13] | 1st[13] |
- Figures are OzTAM Data for the 5 City Metro areas.
- Overnight - Live broadcast and recordings viewed the same night.
- Consolidated - Live broadcast and recordings viewed.
References
- ^ a b "Returning: Wentworth". Foxtel. 27 February 2017. Retrieved 27 February 2017.
- ^ a b c "Tuesday 4 April 2017". TV Tonight. 4 April 2017.
- ^ a b c "Tuesday 11 April 2017". TV Tonight. 11 April 2017.
- ^ a b c "Tuesday 18 April 2017". TV Tonight. 18 April 2017.
- ^ a b c "Tuesday 25 April 2017". TV Tonight. 25 April 2017.
- ^ a b c "Tuesday 2 May 2017". TV Tonight. 2 May 2017.
- ^ a b c "Tuesday 9 May 2017". TV Tonight. 9 May 2017.
- ^ a b c "Tuesday 16 May 2017". TV Tonight. 16 May 2017.
- ^ a b c "Tuesday 23 May 2017". TV Tonight. 24 May 2017.
- ^ a b c "Tuesday 30 May 2017". TV Tonight. 31 May 2017.
- ^ a b c "Tuesday 6 June 2017". TV Tonight. 7 June 2017.
- ^ a b c "Tuesday 13 June 2017". TV Tonight. 14 June 2017.
- ^ a b c "Tuesday 20 June 2017". TV Tonight. 21 June 2017.
- ^ a b "Renewed: Wentworth". Foxtel. 21 July 2016. Retrieved 27 February 2017.