Wentworth – Season 6 (2018) – Power Shifts Behind Bars

In Wentworth, power is never given — it’s taken, and it comes at a deadly price.

The walls of Wentworth Correctional Facility have always echoed with betrayal, survival, and the constant struggle for power — but in Season 6, the stakes are higher than ever. After the shocking events of the previous season, the prison is left fractured, with alliances broken and old enemies forced to reconsider their positions.

At the center of the chaos stands Rita Connors, the undercover cop whose double life threatens to unravel at any moment. Balancing her mission with her survival inside Wentworth becomes a dangerous game, as one wrong move could expose her and cost her life. Meanwhile, Kaz Proctor’s reign as Top Dog faces its most brutal test, with both internal dissent and external threats pushing her to the brink. Her vision of a more just, less violent prison system collides with the reality of ruthless ambition.

Season 6 also sees the rise of unexpected contenders for power. Marie Winter, a dangerous new arrival, brings with her a dark past and an agenda that could upend everything Kaz has built. Manipulative, calculating, and dangerously charismatic, Marie’s presence destabilizes the fragile order within the prison walls. Loyalties shift, secrets spread, and a bloody power struggle brews beneath the surface.

Beyond the power games, the season delves deeper into the personal demons of its characters. From Ferguson’s chilling legacy that continues to haunt the inmates, to Liz and Boomer navigating loyalty and heartbreak, every storyline is infused with the harsh reality of life behind bars: trust is fleeting, and survival is everything.

Brutal, emotional, and unflinching, Wentworth Season 6 delivers on the series’ reputation for dark intensity and razor-sharp storytelling. It’s not just about who holds power — it’s about the cost of keeping it, and the lives destroyed along the way.