Wentworth is often viewed through the lens of its predecessor, Prisoner (known internationally as Prisoner: Cell Block H ). While it uses familiar character names, it modernizes their backstories and motivations for a contemporary audience.
The Australian drama is a gritty, modern-day reimagining of the classic 1970s soap opera Prisoner . Set in the fictional Wentworth Correctional Centre, the series explores the brutal power struggles and emotional journeys of female inmates and the staff who oversee them. It initially focuses on Bea Smith (Danielle Cormack) as she enters the prison on remand and eventually rises through the ranks to become "Top Dog". A Reimagined Legacy Wentworth