I'm loving S2 too. I wasn't sure initially about the new Ferguson but I'm so glad that they have decided to play the long game with the character and that her expert manipulation has been exposed gradually.
Its also great to see the cameos from all those other great Aussie soaps actors of yesteryear. Angela Hamilton, Plain Jane SuperBrain and of course Gay Ray!
I really can't see a Bea/Frankie alliance working out longterm in S3. I kind of think Frankie's days are numbered and that she will fall at the hands of Fergie at the end of this season, leaving Bea as a conflicted Top Dog.
I'm surprised we haven't had more old character refs yet in this season though. Was hoping for an updated Lathem, Gaffney or Bryant at the very least.
I wonder what happened to the baby? With all Joan's contacts, she would have surely kept tabs on the child?
Speaking of her contacts, she seems to have them in the law, prison and criminal system, I wonder if that part of her life is going to be looked at more closely.
I really can't see a Bea/Frankie alliance working out longterm in S3. I kind of think Frankie's days are numbered and that she will fall at the hands of Fergie at the end of this season, leaving Bea as a conflicted Top Dog.
I'm surprised we haven't had more old character refs yet in this season though. Was hoping for an updated Lathem, Gaffney or Bryant at the very least.
Do we know who is confirmed for season three out of the current cast?
I could see Joan killing Frankie like she did Simone. It would make sense as like you I can't see where they could take her once Bea becomes top dog.
I also really hope season 3 brings us Chrissie Latham. I want to see how they reinvent her.
Just watched last weeks brilliant episode. This series just gets better and better. Pamela Rabe pisses all over Maggie Kirkpatrick in the acting stakes. Special mention for Celia Ireland - another outstanding actress.
Thank goodness it's not just me.
It was definitely shown at it's usual time of 8.30pm AEST. Maybe we'll get the repeat from Wednesday 1.15pm AEST (4.15am UK)
Just finished watching episode 10. Another good one. It is building up nicely for the last two episodes, The Bea and Franky showdown is going to happen soon, Don't think Liz is coping too well with being on the outside, Now that Ferguson has something on Channing how will she use it to her advantage ? And is Fletch really leaving, I think Vera won't be sorry to see him go. I can't wait for episodes 11 and 12.
Anyway, Celia Ireland! what an actress! I never really paid too much attention to her previously but she was amazing in this episode.
Looks like the Bea vs Frankie show down will happen in the next episode but the title of it 'into the night' suggests to me that Bea might manage her escape to get Braden.
The final episode is called 'Fear Her' I wonder if that is about Bea becoming top dog or about Joan becoming sadistic?
I hope Bea is top dog by the end of episode 12. I really want Boomer bringing down. I can't forgive for what she is trying to do to Liz!
Jess is obviously mentally disturbed! I loved how she let her mask slip with Sky. I reckon she probably did kill that baby after all.
It was good to see Channing again even if he is a ****!. I did hope his sexual harassment of Erica might have come out but I guess that ship has sailed!
Anyone know how this rates in Australia - good? bad?
Very good for where it is. Its only available on pay TV. If it aired on one of the major networks it would be their top rated show. Its sad so many are missing out.
Thanks for the links... if you scroll down the TV Tonight ratings, it shows the subscription channels, and reveals that Wentworth is the highest rating show on Australian subscription TV.
As for Wentworth itself I do like the show but to me the storylines seem all over the place and stretch credibility a bit.
Like, Ferguson's boss (Martin Sacks) returns, immediately announces he has reversed Fletcher's unwanted transfer to Walford, reveals to Fletch full plans to remove Ferguson, tries unsuccessfully to trick Vera into helping him, grabs the bum of the parole officer played by Annie Jones (which seems a major revision to her character and since when was she installed at Wentworth? I thought she just made the odd visit to Liz?) who then reveals she is in a relationship with him and has been helping him 'enlist' the young and sexy parolees. Then Ferguson learns that Sacks' character is a director of a brothel. Brothels and prostitution are legal in Australia, but it seems pretty implausible that someone in a high level position in the Corrections area would also be a director of a brothel. And as if he'd keep paper copies of parolees files like that. If he really was hiring them as prostitutes, he wouldn't be handling the intricacies of the photocopied forms and the hiring. Some lackey would be doing that. And he's not going to have the photocopies in his office - they'd go straight to the lackey for practical - and security - reasons. But, Sacks' is rattled by Ferguson who predictably figured the whole thing out in a few minutes so immediately departs the prison and tells Fletch, essentially, 'I lost, the plans are on hold. Bye'.
Also, Will Jackson seemed OK despite the recent cycle crash. No mention of the injured nurse either.
I still enjoy the show but these big story lurches seem a bit extreme.
Bloody hell they better not get rid of Franky she's easily my fave character!
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Its also great to see the cameos from all those other great Aussie soaps actors of yesteryear. Angela Hamilton, Plain Jane SuperBrain and of course Gay Ray!
I really can't see a Bea/Frankie alliance working out longterm in S3. I kind of think Frankie's days are numbered and that she will fall at the hands of Fergie at the end of this season, leaving Bea as a conflicted Top Dog.
I'm surprised we haven't had more old character refs yet in this season though. Was hoping for an updated Lathem, Gaffney or Bryant at the very least.
Speaking of her contacts, she seems to have them in the law, prison and criminal system, I wonder if that part of her life is going to be looked at more closely.
Do we know who is confirmed for season three out of the current cast?
I could see Joan killing Frankie like she did Simone. It would make sense as like you I can't see where they could take her once Bea becomes top dog.
I also really hope season 3 brings us Chrissie Latham. I want to see how they reinvent her.
Thank goodness it's not just me.
It was definitely shown at it's usual time of 8.30pm AEST. Maybe we'll get the repeat from Wednesday 1.15pm AEST (4.15am UK)
where. i cant find it.
These next two episodes look amazing, especially the fight between Franky and Bea!
Is that where Lucy Beale's killer is heading?
Having another 'Walford' is a bit surreal!
Anyway, Celia Ireland! what an actress! I never really paid too much attention to her previously but she was amazing in this episode.
Looks like the Bea vs Frankie show down will happen in the next episode but the title of it 'into the night' suggests to me that Bea might manage her escape to get Braden.
The final episode is called 'Fear Her' I wonder if that is about Bea becoming top dog or about Joan becoming sadistic?
I hope Bea is top dog by the end of episode 12. I really want Boomer bringing down. I can't forgive for what she is trying to do to Liz!
Jess is obviously mentally disturbed! I loved how she let her mask slip with Sky. I reckon she probably did kill that baby after all.
It was good to see Channing again even if he is a ****!. I did hope his sexual harassment of Erica might have come out but I guess that ship has sailed!
The trailer for next week looks so good
http://www.dailymotion.com/video/x21xpmn_wentworth-season-2-episode-11-trailer_shortfilms
At a guess
Very good for where it is. Its only available on pay TV. If it aired on one of the major networks it would be their top rated show. Its sad so many are missing out.
Viewing figures here http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Wentworth_(season_2)
To put those figures into perspective these are figures for the free channels
http://www.tvtonight.com.au/category/ratings
Thanks for the links... if you scroll down the TV Tonight ratings, it shows the subscription channels, and reveals that Wentworth is the highest rating show on Australian subscription TV.
As for Wentworth itself I do like the show but to me the storylines seem all over the place and stretch credibility a bit.
Also, Will Jackson seemed OK despite the recent cycle crash. No mention of the injured nurse either.
I still enjoy the show but these big story lurches seem a bit extreme.
Bloody hell they better not get rid of Franky she's easily my fave character!
I hope Boomer's mate doesn't bash her.
And that lass who's trying to crack onto Fletch is very, very tasty. She has lovely eyes.
I wasn't looking at her eyes when she was standing there in her undies. ;-) I think Fletch will have his wicked way with her.