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Wentworth

2013 – 2021Show9 seasons100 episodesTV-MA

CrimeDrama
86
ExcellentGoodWatch score
IMDb8.6Rotten Tomatoes–93%

A nerve-racking, gripping drama series about everyday modern life and crime, with standout performances and characters.

Good for friends night · binge-friendly · thought-provoking

Skip it if graphic violence bothers you

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Not for warmth, laughs or comfort.

Shows with

Episodes

9 seasons · 100 episodes · best: S5E12 "Hell Bent" 9.6

Episodes

8.2
8.8
8.9
9.0
8.8
8.5
8.9
8.7

Story

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.

Feels like

  • Prison Drama
  • Female Ensemble
  • High-Stakes Tension
  • Psychological Survival
  • Systemic Corruption
  • Character-Driven Narrative
  • Raw & Gritty Realism
  • Power Dynamics
  • Australian Crime Series
  • Emotional Turbulence

Cast

24 of 102 · most episodes first

Crew

Directors
Kevin Carlin, Mat King, Catherine Millar
Written by
Pete McTighe, John Ridley, Timothy Hobart
Produced by
Pino Amenta, Amanda Crittenden
Music by
Richard Pleasance

Everyone

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Facts

May 1, 2013 · October 26, 2021 · Ended

First aired
May 1, 2013
Last aired
October 26, 2021
Status
Ended
Length
9 seasons · 100 episodes
Age rating
TV-MA
Content
Violence, Strong Language, Sexual Content, Drug Use, Disturbing Imagery, Suicide Themes
Genres
Drama, Crime
Original language
English
Made in
Australia
Available in
12 countries

Tropes

Dirty Cop, Not Me This Time, Theseus' Ship Paradox +9

  • Dirty Cop
  • Not Me This Time
  • Theseus' Ship Paradox
  • Interrupted Intimacy
  • Grey-and-Gray Morality
  • Accidental Truth
  • Evil Cannot Comprehend Good
  • The Alcoholic
  • Deliberate Injury Gambit
  • Office Romance
  • Villain Protagonist
  • False Rape Accusation

12 of 129 tropes. From TV Tropes.

Q&A

4 questions, like "Where can I stream Wentworth?"

Questions about Wentworth

Quick answers from GoodWatch data.

Is Wentworth worth watching?

86
ExcellentGoodWatch score

Yes, it's widely acclaimed, with a GoodWatch score of 86 (IMDb 8.6).

Does Wentworth get better after season 1?

Yes: season 1 has an IMDb average of 8.2, and season 4 peaks at 9.0. The highest-rated episode is Hell Bent (season 5, episode 12) at 9.6, and the lowest is Enemy of the State (season 8, episode 3) at 7.4.

What tropes does Wentworth use?

Dirty CopNot Me This TimeTheseus' Ship ParadoxInterrupted IntimacyGrey-and-Gray MoralityAccidental TruthEvil Cannot Comprehend GoodThe AlcoholicDeliberate Injury GambitOffice RomanceVillain ProtagonistFalse Rape Accusationand 117 more

TV Tropes lists 129 tropes for it, including Dirty Cop, Not Me This Time, and Theseus' Ship Paradox.