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 Fremantle Limited (), formerly FremantleMedia, is a British multinational television production and distribution company based in London. The company was founded as Pearson Television in 1993 when publishing and education company Pearson ...

'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 Leah Maree Purcell (born 14 August 1970) is an Aboriginal Australian stage and film actress, playwright, film director, and novelist. She made her film debut in 1999, appearing in Paul Fenech's ''Somewhere in the Darkness'', which led to rol ...

Susie Porter Susie Porter (born 1970 or 1971) is an Australian television, film and theatre actress. She made her debut in the 1996 film '' Idiot Box'', before rising to prominence in films including '' Paradise Road'' (1997), '' Welcome to Woop Woop'' (1997 ...

and

Rarriwuy Hick Rarriwuy Hick (born ) is an Aboriginal Australian award-winning actress, known for her roles in the television series ''Redfern Now'', '' Cleverman'', '' Wentworth'' and '' True Colours''. Early life and education Hick was born around 1991 i ...

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

Main

as Rita Connors *

Sigrid Thornton Sigrid Madeline Thornton (born 12 February 1959) is an Australian film and television actress. Her television work includes ''Prisoner'' (1979–80), '' All the Rivers Run'' (1983), '' SeaChange'' (1998–2019) and '' Wentworth'' (2016–2018) ...

as Sonia Stevens *

as Marie Winter * Celia Ireland as Liz Birdsworth * Katrina Milosevic as Sue "Boomer" Jenkins * Robbie J Magasiva as Deputy Governor Will Jackson *

Tammy Macintosh Tammy MacIntosh (born 16 February 1970) is an Australian actress known for portraying Dr. Charlotte Beaumont in the medical drama '' All Saints'' and Jool in the TV series ''Farscape''. She is also known for her roles on television series '' The ...

as Kaz Proctor *

Kate Jenkinson Kate Ellen Jenkinson (born 24 August 1981) is an Australian actress, known for her various roles on '' The Wedge'', as well as her role of Kendall Quinn on '' Super Fun Night''. She is known for her role as Allie Novak in the Australian TV ser ...

as Allie Novak * Bernard Curry as Jake Stewart *

as Ruby Mitchell * Kate Atkinson as Governor Vera Bennett *

Nicole da Silva Nicole da Silva is an Australian stage, film and television actress, best known for her roles as Stella Dagostino in the series '' Rush'' (2008–2011), and as Franky Doyle in the show ''Wentworth'' (2013–2018, 2019). She has made appearance ...

as Franky Doyle

Special guest

Pamela Rabe Pamela Rabe (born Pamela June Koropatnick; 30 April 1959) is a Canadian–Australian actress and theatre director. A graduate of the Playhouse Acting School in Vancouver, Rabe is best known for her appearances in the Australian films '' Sirens ...

as Joan Ferguson

Recurring

Libby Tanner Elizabeth Tanner (born 1970) is an Australian stage and television actress best known for her roles as Bronwyn Craig in the television series '' All Saints'' and as Bridget Westfall in '' Wentworth''. Early life Tanner grew up in Victoria, Aus ...

as Bridget Westfall *

Jacquie Brennan Jacquie Brennan is an Australian stage, television and film actress Brennan has appeared in television, film, theatre and voice-over roles. Brennan is known for her roles in '' Bullpitt!,'' ''The Hollowmen,'' and her most known role in Austral ...

as Linda Miles * Sally-Anne Upton as Lucy "Juice" Gambaro * Maddy Jevic as Nurse Lee Radcliffe * Artemis Ioannides as Vicky Kosta * Kate Elliot as Spike Baxter * Sun Park as Cherry Li * Emily Havea as Mon Alson * Catherine Larcey as Sharon Gilmour * Bessie Holland as Stella Radic * Sarah Hallam as Jen "Hutch" Hutchins * Katerina Kotsonis as Brenda Murphy *

Stefan Dennis Stefan Dennis (born 30 October 1958) is an Australian actor and singer best known for playing the role of cold-hearted and ruthless businessman Paul Robinson in the soap opera ''Neighbours'' from its first episode on 18 March 1985. He departed ...

as Michael Armstrong QC *

Martin Sacks Martin Colin Sacks (born 16 October 1959) is an Australian actor who is chiefly known for his 12-year role on '' Blue Heelers'' from 1993 to 2005. Life and career Sacks was born in Sydney. He got into acting after a bit part in an episode of ' ...

as Derek Channing *

Shane Connor Shane Connor (born 3 April 1959) also billed/credited as Shane Feeney-Connor, is an Australian actor, who has had extensive experience in stage, television and film productions, both locally and internationally in the United Kingdom and United St ...

as Ray Houser * Natalia Novikova as Zara "Drago" Dragovich

Episodes

Production

On 9 May 2017, it was announced that

had renewed Wentworth for a sixth season, set to air in 2018. 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."

Foxtel NXE Australia Pty Ltd, trading as the Foxtel Group, is an Australian pay television company that operates cable television, direct-broadcast satellite, direct broadcast satellite television, and IPTV streaming services. It was formed in April ...

'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

Ratings

Accolades

; AACTA Awards * Nominated: Best Lead Actress in a Television Drama – Leah Purcell * Nominated: Best Guest or Supporting Actress in a Television Drama – Celia Ireland * Nominated: Best Television Drama Series – ''Wentworth'' ; Equity Ensemble Awards * Nominated: Most Outstanding Performance by an Ensemble in a Drama Series – ''Wentworth'' ; Logie Awards * Nominated: Most Outstanding Actor – Robbie Magasiva * Nominated: Most Outstanding Actress – Leah Purcell * Nominated: Most Outstanding Supporting Actor – Bernard Curry * Nominated: Most Outstanding Supporting Actress – Celia Ireland * Nominated: Most Popular Drama Program – ''Wentworth'' * Won: Most Outstanding Drama Series – ''Wentworth'' ; Screen Producers Australia * Nominated: SPA Award for Drama Series Production of the Year – ''Wentworth''

Home media

References

External links

* {{Wentworth Prison 2018 Australian television seasons Wentworth (TV series)