Amazon Prime Video viewers have hailed the Australian women's prison drama Wentworth as the "greatest show ever written", with some claiming it rivals The Wire and The Sopranos. The series, which aired in Australia between 2013 and 2021, is now reaching a global audience on the streaming platform.
Fans praise Wentworth on Reddit
The show has been generating excitement on Reddit, where it was recommended in a thread started by a viewer seeking a new series to binge. One fan described it as "a wild ride" with a story that "actually changes and evolves", praising the "fantastic" acting and the ever-shifting roster of characters.
Another viewer argued that Wentworth deserves to be mentioned alongside the most celebrated dramas in television history, saying: "One of the greatest shows ever written. If it were American, it might be mentioned alongside The Wire and The Sopranos."
Wentworth's record and ratings
Spanning eight seasons and 100 episodes, Wentworth holds the record as the longest-running hour-long drama in the history of Australian broadcaster Foxtel. It currently holds an 8.6 out of 10 rating on IMDb, ahead of Orange Is the New Black's score of 8.0.
The first four seasons centre on Bea Smith, portrayed by Danielle Cormack, who arrives at Wentworth Correctional Centre after being charged with the attempted murder of her husband. The cast also includes 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.
