Wentworth: Beyond Bars, a revival of the Australian prison drama, will be broadcast on 5 later this year, with Katrina Milosevic, Nicole da Silva and Kate Box returning as Susan 'Boomer' Jenkins, Franky Doyle and Lou Kelly.
The series follows Boomer as she leaves prison on parole, determined to rebuild her life and reunite with her daughter. She moves into the Sally Lee Halfway House, where she encounters a group of volatile women. When one resident is found dead, Boomer becomes drawn into a mystery that threatens her freedom, and the person she informed on to reduce her sentence is also released and seeking revenge.
Cast and Crew Speak on the New Chapter
A spokesperson described the show: 'They lead an ensemble cast that bring to life a volatile mix of flawed survivors thrown together under one roof, where danger, bad decisions and fierce loyalties collide with moments of heart and dark comedic chaos.'
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.'
What to Expect from Beyond Bars
Greg Barnett, Commissioning Editor at 5, added: '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.'
The series will bring the franchise back to UK audiences, continuing the story beyond the prison walls.
