Get your Freak on. Wentworth is back in 2026 and some of the biggest names are returning, alongside some new faces.
Speaking about the new series Jamie Lynn, EVP Co-Production & Distribution, EMEA, Commercial and International at Fremantle, said: ”Wentworth’ has become an enduring global drama franchise with an incredibly loyal fanbase, and ‘Beyond Bars’ marks an exciting new chapter.
It takes the characters and world audiences know and love in a bold new direction, while retaining the edge and intensity that have always been at the heart of the series. We’re delighted to be working with 5 to bring the franchise back to UK audiences.’
Taking the story outside the prison walls, the new series sees fan favourites Katrina Milosevic, Nicole da Silva, and Kate Box reprise their iconic roles alongside a fresh ensemble cast.
In this new instalment of the franchise, the story continues beyond the prison walls, where the world outside proves just as unforgiving as the one left behind. Fan-favourite Susan ‘Boomer’ Jenkins is finally on parole, determined to rebuild her life and reunite with her daughter. But freedom proves just as dangerous as prison when she moves into the Sally Lee Halfway House, a home full of volatile women, each with something to hide and nowhere left to run.
When one of the residents turns up dead, Boomer is thrust into a spiralling mystery that threatens to undo everything she’s fought so hard for. To make matters worse, the person Boomer ratted on to reduce her sentence is also out and determined to make her pay. As Boomer’s happily ever after with her daughter begins to slip out of reach, she’ll have to fight like hell to hold onto her dream.
New cast members include Rachel Griffiths, Sophie Lowe, Alex King, Chenile Chandler, Nadine Garner, Elaine Crombie, Grace Chow, Sara West, Claude Jabbour, Daniel Henshall, Laura Gordon, Thom Green, and Chika Ikogwe.
Greg Barnett, Commissioning Editor at 5, said: ‘Katrina, Nicole and Kate have created globally iconic characters and I am delighted they are returning to start a new chapter outside of Wentworth Prison, alongside brand new characters viewers will learn to love and hate. The ultimate prize is their permanent freedom.
It’s not about getting out, it’s about staying out. Beyond Bars is intense and relentless in its twists and turns. Loyal Wentworth Prison fans and new viewers will be on the edge of their seats.’
The original eight-season run of “Wentworth” can all be enjoyed right now on 5 Streaming, what are you waiting for? https://www.channel5.com/show/wentworth-prison/season-1