Wentworth - Season 5 ✪
The season begins with the prison reeling from Bea Smith’s murder at the end of Season 4. Governor faces intense scrutiny from Corrective Services and relies heavily on her deputy, Jake Stewart , unaware that he is actually Ferguson's puppet. Allie Novak , devastated by Bea’s death, is consumed by a need for revenge against Ferguson . The Rise of Joan Ferguson
Wentworth Season 5 is defined by the fallout from Bea Smith’s death and the brutal, manipulative rise and fall of Joan "The Freak" Ferguson . The Aftermath of Bea’s Death Wentworth - Season 5
Despite being an inmate, Ferguson manipulates the prison hierarchy to her advantage. She exploits "no violence" policy to systematically dismantle her rivals and eventually usurps Kaz to become Top Dog . Meanwhile, she forces Jake to deal drugs within the prison and destroy Vera from the inside. Subplots and New Arrivals The season begins with the prison reeling from