An Australian drama series on Amazon Prime Video is being hailed as one of the greatest shows ever written, with fans staying up late to binge-watch it. The show, Wentworth, has been compared to legendary series like The Sopranos and The Wire.
Fans Discover Hidden Gem
Wentworth is an Australian television drama that aired from 2013 to 2021, spanning eight seasons and 100 episodes, making it the longest-running hour drama series in Foxtel history. Fans outside Australia are only now discovering the series after it landed on Amazon Prime Video.
The series was recommended on Reddit after a user asked for a show that would "consume" them. They said: "I need a show that will consume me. I'm looking for a TV show recommendation that's a good ride. I like different genres, from good drama or thriller/mystery to a good comedy or sci-fi, basically anything as long as it's a good show - compelling story, good acting, something that makes you wanna go episode by episode and binge it."
Comparisons to Classic Shows
One of the top suggestions was Wentworth, with a commenter saying it's a "wild ride" with a "great story." Another wrote: "I'm surprised this doesn't get mentioned more often, but I recently discovered Wentworth and wow, it's been a wild ride! Australian series with eight seasons, about a women's prison. Reminded me of binging Prison Break back in the day. Great story that actually changes and evolves, fantastic acting and a set of characters that sometimes come and go, so it never feels repetitive."
Someone else replied: "One of the greatest shows ever written. If it were American, it might be mentioned alongside The Wire and The Sopranos." Another added: "Amazing show. It's been years since I watched the show. And I almost forgot about it. Thanks for bringing it up."
Ratings and Plot
Some viewers believe Wentworth is "better" than Netflix's Orange Is the New Black, also set in a women's prison. This is backed by IMDb, which rates Wentworth 8.6/10 and Orange Is the New Black 8.0/10.
Wentworth is set in modern-day Australia. The first four seasons follow Bea Smith (Danielle Cormack) as she enters prison after being charged with the attempted murder of her husband. The show then evolves to tell the stories of multiple inmates. It also stars Nicole da Silva as Franky Doyle, Kate Atkinson as Vera Bennett, Celia Ireland as Liz Birdsworth, and Robbie J. Magasiva as Will Jackson.
Wentworth is available to watch on Amazon Prime Video.
