The season comprises 12 episodes. Boomer in the yard asks is Ruby and Allie can "root" for the website, Ruby says she needs to get rid of the camera or she'll get belted. "[24], Gay Times said about Maxine "Shes one of the reasons our eyes are so fixated to the dramatic happenings of season three and we love it." She would have been a great one to help Reb with everything. [10], Maxine is one of the new prisoners transferred to Wentworth. Whilst being an original character, Boomer shares similar traits to that of. When Linda prepares to do the count Boomer says that they need to go back in and get Allie. Regardless, Judy seems to agree she was wrong to steal and promises Allie to give Lou back her phone and money after their conversation. Boomer then realises that Lou is planning to scam the inmates and tells Allie, Allie later tells Lou if its true, Lou says she's trying to raise money for Reb, Boomer says Allie doesn't know what Lou is like but she does at she tried it last time. In episode seven Boomer watches on as Judy is carried back to her cell and learns that she will be extradited to the states. Episode 2 of Season 5 saw Maxine's departure to a facility that is specially equipped to treat her cancer. While Boomer gets news again of her parole as a date has been set for her hearing, she has become Liz's shadow as Liz has deteriorated over the past months, she protects Liz out in the yard when Kylee holds Vera hostage and is there at the doomed wedding of Ray and Rita. So that's it for Maxie then? Boomer has Fetal Alcohol Syndrome (FAS), which is confirmed when she goes to visit her mother. Boomer and several prisoners engage in the hunger strike, but Boomer breaks the strike to eat food in the dining room. Now producers say it was purely an artistic decision. It seems unlikely that Allie would die this way before the beginning of Wentworth's final season. Despite that, after being moved by compassion for her intimate friend, she will in the end help her escape. . In a conversation with Australian reality TV show, Goggleboxs cast members Angie and Yvie, who asked why the show was getting rid of all the best characters, Socratis responded quite frankly saying, birdie told me transphobe reared the ugly head., For a show that was so widely praised for its inclusion of trans and other LGBTQA+ characters, this came as quite the shock to fans. Socratis has sung the shows praises in the past, talking about how proud he has been to play Maxine. There was the horrific death of fan favourite Bea (Danielle Cormack) at the end of last season. They havent had a voice or representation on Australian TV. No Place Like Home 49m Bea Smith's sentence at Wentworth begins as she sides with tough girl Franky's gang and gets caught up in a riot that leaves the prison governor dead. Hit pay TV drama Wentworth has been hit by scandal, after actor Socratis Otto - who played ultra-popular transgender character Maxine Conway - sensationally alleged he ' d been booted from the program due to transphobia. She is portrayed by Katrina Milosevic . Why are they getting rid of all the best characters @SocratisOtto?! Later in the dining room Boomer has custard dumped on her head by Lou Kelly (Wentworth) and when Boomer leaves she says she will go for the shiv fight as she was done being pushed around. On her entry to the prison, Maxine was crowded by transphobic comments. In episode nine Boomer talks with Ruby about Gavin, when Sheila enters the unit, Boomer welcomes her and asks what she is in for Sheila replies murder, and Boomer tells Sheila that she is in Liz's old cell. Shes constantly manipulated by Marie, and almost falls back into old habits after shes used as a drug mule. The allegation will come as quite a shock to fans, as Wentworth has been widely praised for its groundbreaking and inclusive treatment of lesbian, bisexual and transgender characters. And Im actually fine with the rest of the characters saying shitty things to her that reduce her to her anatomytheyre not the most enlightened people everbut the camera seems to treat her with the same crassness as the inmates. doreen/maxine Shareena Clanton who plays Doreen is currently playing alongside Jai Courtney in a Melbourne theatre version of Macbeth . On her entry to the prison, Maxine was crowded by transphobic comments. Bridget Westfall 33 episodes, 2015-2018 . Later after Marie dies Boomer mourns and says that they treated her poorly. Unfortunately Marie manages to escape and after Kaz is released from isolation for her actions, shes stabbed by an unknown assailant. Part of the Daily Mail, The Mail on Sunday & Metro Media Group. In episode three it is revealed that Boomer is now peer worker as she tells new inmate Judy. 'As producers, it is always our intention to keep audiences guessing and on the edge of their seats. Despite us being told she went for cancer treatment they have failed to provide an update at all on her from what I can remember, unless I'm mistaken. [7], During the story where the Holt's had a hit out on Bea for the attack of Brayden, Metro described Maxine who was one of the hitmen suspects as "Transgendered Maxine Conway certainly raises some eyebrows and suspicion". Boomer is later seen in the dining room when she tells the women she's off her food. In Prisoner, the show Wentworth is based on, Allie's character "makes a pact with a new bent screw to escape but the screw turns out to be a killer and murders her," according to one redditor. In the beginning of Season 7, she and Rita (Leah Purcell) teamed up against psychotic Marie (Susie Porter). The decision to kill off the character - who has anchored the show from the very first episode - has led to a frenzy of speculation as to why Danielle was let go from the show. Season 8 of Wentworth will premiere on Netflix at the end of the month. Boomer later sees Allie in the yard and says that Allie will be back to normal in no time. Plus, the fact that she ends up catching a glimpse of Lou, rather than Judy, seems to point to some unfinished business between the inmates when Season 9 rolls back around. Responding in surprisingly frank terms, the 42-year-old actor wrote. [4], The Daily Telegraph said that Otto was "unrecognisable in his new role playing transgender prisoner Maxine Conway". Despite her obvious physical strength, Maxine was also nurturing and provided moral support to her fellow inmates. In episode five, Boomer is first seen when Linda and the other guards have to do a cell search and strip when Boomer's camera leaks stuff to Gavin's website, Boomer is almost slotted when she refuses to cooperate. Later Boomer is in the yard when Lou tells the women if she is with her or "The Pig" meaning Rita. Allie gets caught up in the hostage situation at the end of the season but also manages to redeem herself by shooting Marie in the leg and foiling her escape. Boomer in episode 7 discusses with Dr Miller her bad relationship with her mother and tells him it "sucks arse" as the two have never been able to get along even when she was a child. Maxine also makes a comment that she has never had pizza for breakfast when she was helping delivering the pizzas that Bea had got the other prisoners. Boomer tells Ruby not to lag. Maxine and Bea then learned that Ferguson has been manipulating her. The following is a list of characters from the Australian television series Wentworth . It's so hard to block out the hate., Apparently thinking better of his allegation, the actor then later appeared to backtrack, writing, idk [I dont know] the real story. Hit pay TV drama Wentworth has been hit by scandal, after actor Socratis Otto - who played ultra-popular transgender character Maxine Conway - sensationally alleged he'd been booted from the program due to transphobia. It was executively produced by Fremantle Media's director of drama Jo Porter. Does anyone else know any further info or wether she could make a return? Offers may be subject to change without notice. After the siege is over, Marie goes into protection for good. I moved around 600km to go to Uni, had to get used to classes, homework and exams again, alongside having a social life, making friends going out and getting used to being an adult aha, so . Boomer and Ruby freak out and Boomer says they need to tell Allie. 'My heart is broken I couldnt stop crying,' commented one person. In season four, her battle with the disease saw her get a double mastectomy. Everyday something disappoints me or breaks my heart. She was a woman that was inherently good, Socratis, 47, says. 'Devastated. Boomer and Allie come up with a distraction to let Judy make her phone call, but Linda finds Judy, and she hits Boomer with the baton in retaliation. Boomer in the slot talks with Miller. Maxine is notable for being Bea Smith's (Danielle Cormack) bodyguard and also for being transgender within the series. By season three, once Maxine gets completely accepted, she aligns herself with Bea and we see a whole new side of her personality. Everyone thought Joan Ferguson (Pamela Rabe), aka The Freak, was dead after Season 6, but in an epic twist of a cliffhanger, as Ritas transport car passes three homeless people, one of them is revealed to be none other than Joan Ferguson. The show that many describe as a grittier and more realistic version of Orange Is the New Black revolves around a group of strong-willed women who will do anything to survive and finish their terms at Wentworth Prison. 'If youre not up to this dont come on board but once you do come on board, even if you think youre not up for it, you will find something to connect to, you will find someone to connect to,' she confessed, adding, 'And then youll be addicted. As fans will recall, Maxine left the show to get cancer treatment. Boomer in the season 6 finale gets the news she has wanted to hearfor years -- she gets news that the charges for Cherry Li's assault were dropped and her parole would be coming through. The prison drama series unceremoniously bumped. Its a shame we dont have any possibility of Maxine returning, I loved her. Thankfully, Allie soon starts to see Maries true colors, especially after Marie tries to poison Ruby (Rarriwuy Hick). Asked how the show's creators gave him a woman's body, Otto said, "It's crazy from the neck down. Boomer is later punched in the shower block and almost suffocated, but Lou stops short and tells Boomer if she talks to Reb like that ever again, she will kill her. Fletch was run-down by Joan's accomplice just before he was able to tell mate Will all the details. So that's it for Maxie then?, With fans responding with disbelief over the possibility that transphobia may have been a factor, Angie and Yvie wrote: I feel the same. Insiders insist it wasn't the actress' wish to be written out. Boomer and several inmates learn of the Restraint Station 's and find them to be a terrible idea. 'Couldn't breathe was crying so much,' they wrote, while another chimed in, 'Heartbroken would be an understatement.'. [22], Maxine has been noted as "a transgender character, overcame massive boundaries to become one of the strongest and most likable characters." Marie spends a large part of the season trying to kill Ruby, which means Rita always has to step in to save her little sister. What in the world is going on with Judy? Everyone at work is very jealous because I've had different looks throughout the season. Spoiler alert: This article contains spoilers for Season 8 of Wentworth. The season wraps up after the lockdown caused by General Manager Ann Reynolds getting beat up comes to an end. But in case your memorys a bit foggy on the details and you dont have the inclination to sit through the entire series again, heres a quick Season 7 recap that explains where we left off with all our favorite characters. Boomer later learns that Marie wants to transfer into her unit but refuses. We are all humans trying to connect in this world and some people have felt less alone because of this portrayal. This led to her putting off her operation and the delay meant that Maxine then had no option but to opt for a more aggressive treatment for the cancer. "[6], In an interview with Gay Times, Otto said, "When I signed up I had an inkling because I knew it was reliant on intense characters and drama. Sue is known by her nickname "Boomer" as she always "kept coming back to prison" after multiple releases she continued a path of life in prison. When Boomer and several inmates make it outside, Boomer tells Officer Gavin Ford that she will go back in and get Allie but is told to stop by Will. Susan 'Boomer' Jenkins is an inmate of Wentworth Correctional Facility and a main character of the Foxtel series Wentworth. [18], In "Freak Show", when Bea is questioning giving up her role of top dog, Maxine reminds Bea that she promised to take down Ferguson at whatever cost. Prison drama Wentworth set to air a 'Who's hotter?' Boomer is seen in the showers with Ruby and Judy comes in and tells them to go an play basketball. What happened to Maxine on 'Wentworth'? [11], In "Metamorphosis", Maxine makes an escape attempt but does not get past the gates because she is apprehended by Will Jackson and Vera Bennett. Boomer is slotted and it is revealed she will be formally charged with manslaughter, giving up the one thing she fought for, freedom. Allie confronts Judy about stealing Lou's phone while she was placed in solitary, as well as the money she'd been saving up for Reb's top surgery, but Judy rationalizes her actions by saying that she needs the funds for a lawyer. Danielle has never made any secret of her pride in the show, describing some of her work this season as among the best in her career. Stream all eight seasons of Wentworth on Netflix. Boomer talks with Gavin again about the camera and he says that he will pay extra. I'm so far behind on @Wentworth because I'm in London. One fan even confessed to having breathing difficulties while watching the dramatic episode. host: ITV boss who 'forced out Piers Morgan' Parents who left their 23-stone disabled daughter to die in her own filth are jailed for total of 13 years Is YOUR wood burner at risk? In episode eight, Boomer says that she isn't feeling well and the women ask her to take a pregnancy test, Boomer refuses until Ruby gets Zaina to smuggle one in. She is seen with Jess Warner and a woman who was planning on killing Bea. Wait what?! Boomer talks with Gavin about getting stuff for his website, which includes sneaking in a camera with the idea of a conjugal visit. Boomer says she's itchy which Allie telling her that is good it means that her wounds her healing, Boomer then proceeds to call everyone in the yard a 'cunt'. We see Franky two more times on Wentworth, once later that season, when she comes to visit her friends Allie, Boomer, and Liz, and lastly in Season 7, when she is a successful legal aid trying to say goodbye to her friend Liz, who due to her memory loss no longer remembers her. It's so hard to block out the hate., Apparently thinking better of his allegation, the actor then later appeared to backtrack, writing, idk [I dont know] the real story. Boomer after they are done says that Gavin will have to "lube up" to hide the camera. Matthew Fletcher 34 episodes, 2013-2015 Libby Tanner . [1] Otto said in an interview, "It is an estrogen sensitive cancer that any woman can get and men can get breast cancer as well and there is not enough information out there. Boomer and Ruby go along with it. What the hell, you leave the s***s and get rid of to [sic] many of the ones we really like!! In the showers, Maxine saves Bea by punching the woman carrying out a hit ordered by the Holts. But, she could have served sentence by then.. #bffsforever To quote a very smart lady: take it from me, if you get a second chance, you grab it and you dont let go #baxine, A post shared by Socratis Otto (@im_socratisotto) on Jul 23, 2020 at 7:12am PDT. However, after the show killed off main character Bea (Danielle Cormack) back in Season 4, then pulled beloved characters Franky (Nicole Da Silva) and Liz (Celia Ireland) off the show, fans are now wondering whether the beloved Maxine Conway is also gone for good. Boomer is usually called upon for her physical strength and even offers her services to others such as Bea or Franky but develops as a caring and compassionate character during Maxine's chemotherapy and biopsy; even going as far as to offering some of her breasts to Maxine for replacement. And perhaps most pressingly of all: is Allie dead? In episode nine, Boomer is seen in Marie Winter (Wentworth)'s nightmare but when Marie wakes up Boomer is seen watching the TV on Joan's trial. Contents 1 Main characters 1.1 Bea Smith 1.2 Franky Doyle 1.3 Vera Bennett 1.4 Doreen Anderson 1.5 Liz Birdsworth 1.6 Fletch 1.7 Will Jackson 1.8 Jacs Holt 1.9 Boomer 1.10 Erica Davidson 1.11 Meg Jackson 1.12 Joan Ferguson 1.13 Karen Proctor 1.14 Allie Novak What made things a bit more confusing however was that soon after, Socratis seemed to walk back his comment saying, idk [I dont know] the real story. The allegation will come as quite a shock to fans, as Wentworth has been widely praised for its groundbreaking and inclusive treatment of lesbian, bisexual and transgender characters. But when the news on TV plays a segment about the U.S. Secretary of Defense being shot dead, we watch Judy empty out Lou's funds to pay the assassin. Proceed with caution. Talking with Gogglebox fixtures Angie and Yvie on Twitter, the duo asked Socratis about his characters shock departure from the show. Jake later takes Boomer to her conjugal, with Boomer watching Gavin masturbate into a bag, with Linda escorting Boomer away. In a March 2017 interview with News.com.au, Tammy spoke about the toll playing Kaz had taken on her. Role play:In a March 2017 interview with News.com.au , Tammy spoke about the toll playing Kaz had taken on her. Rather than confess that she led the charge to beat Ann up, she tells Allie that it was actually Lou "Fingers" Kelly who did it, thus breaking Wentworth's golden rule of not lagging. At the end of Season 7, it was revealed that Maxine (played by Sigrid Thornton) had been suffering from cancer and had only a short time to live. Linda gives an update to Ruby and the gang and says her natural padding protected her vital organs and she would be back soon. Boomer and several inmates learn of the Restraint Station's and find them to be a terrible idea. Talking with Gogglebox fixtures Angie and Yvie on Twitter, the duo asked Socratis about his characters shock departure from the show. It is breaking stereotypes., This article originally appeared on New Idea. The show that many describe as a grittier and more realistic version of Orange Is the New Black revolves around a group of strong-willed women who will do anything to survive and finish their terms at Wentworth Prison. Boomer, Liz, Vera and Will are the only characters to appear in every episode. LOGIN Subscribe for $1. Wentworth (TV Series 2013-2021) cast and crew credits, including actors, actresses, directors, writers and more. In episode two Boomer, sees Lou come out of medical and informs those in the dining room she saw her with a 'big fuck off bandage'. Hit pay TV drama Wentworth has been hit by scandal, after actor Socratis Otto who played ultra-popular transgender character Maxine Conway sensationally alleged hed been booted from the program due to transphobia. While the shoes of Bea Smith will be hard to fill, with the start of season five the gates of Wentworth Correctional Facility will again open to a raft of potential new stories and characters.'. It boils down to education. All Rights Reserved. We end the season with Allie, Wentworth's new Top Dog, on the floor of the bathroom, getting a glimpse of Lou standing over her, even though it's actually Judy, the new hacktivist, who brutally stabbed her and left her for dead in the shower block. On: July 7, 2022 Asked by: Madilyn Stehr Advertisement When we finished last week's episode, it looked as though Vera was dead - Brody (Rick Donald) had a gun pointed at her head and we hear it fire and see his face splattered with blood. What! Just when you thought Wentworth Prison couldn't get any more shocking, it does. Are they going too far? In episode four Boomer is first seen talking with Judy about oppression. Later Boomer, Judy and Ruby hide in the kitchen as Judy has lied to them and said Linda was joking about the call, but in the kitchen as they wait they ended up covering Ann's head with a spit mask, Boomer and Ruby realise it is not Linda and as Judy knocks out Ann, they stop her from attacking Ann further. We are no longer accepting comments on this article. In "The Governor's Pleasure", Maxine follows Bea's orders to create a riot and make a fire in the yard. It is a once in a lifetime thing to play this character, I truly believe that, the actor toldConfidential. I wanted an update too. Meanwhile, a power struggle leaves Vera humiliated. In episode ten Boomer finally meets Gavin and they both learn they lied to each other, but Gavin tells Boomer he purposely put himself on the call list to talk to her. Boomer makes the ultimate sacrifice when Liz Birdsworth who is suffering from the effects of dementia suffers a stroke causing locked in syndrome smothers her with a pillow. No Place Like Home 49m Bea Smith's sentence at Wentworth begins as she sides with tough girl Franky's gang and gets caught up in a riot that leaves the prison governor dead. In episode eight Boomer is seen talking with Gavin in the call centre and later in the laundry when Lou begins a riot where she tries to control the situation but fails. 'I'd actually had an idea on the table that revolved around a women's prison so when that came up I jumped at the chance and thought "Great,I don't have to make it myself",' she told Stuff.co.nz of her decision to play Bea. Boomer and Ruby later help Allie in the shower, and comfort her when she breaks down. After Kazs death, Marie weasels her way into becoming Top Dog but soon her fellow-inmates start to distrust her. 'This show asks you to go to dark places that most people really dont want to go,' she confessed at the time. Fans were devastated and shocked to see such a beloved character abruptly leave the show and obviously had a lot of questions about why Maxine was written off. was mentioned to me as likelihood but I give them more credit., In the past, Socratis has had nothing but high praise for the show and has always expressed how proud he was to play the character of Maxine. Boomer is present when Allie cuts off Lou's finger. The second season picks up three months after Bea Smith murdered Jacs Holt while Bea was suffering in the slot and Franky Doyle rose to the position of top dog unopposed. Offers may be subject to change without notice. He refuses, but when Boomer takes his picture of Grace she guilts him into doing it. The backstory given by Wentworth's website states "Maxine is a male-to-female transsexual who, despite having undergone gender reassignment surgery and wearing a wig and make-up, looks unambiguously male. I thought potentially she could come back, but then because it didnt make the cut I thought maybe not. Kaz (Tammy MacIntosh) came and left Wentworth with a bang. Boomer rushes back to her unit and puts the sperm into the syringe with Ruby's help. The Petitions Worked and 'Wentworth' Is Coming Back for Season 8! And now that we've had enough time to let the shock settle in, it's time to discuss the tragic passing of one of Aussie drama's most iconic villains - Bea Smith, who was played by Danielle Cormack. Menu. Early in Season 5, fans were heartbroken to see officer Linda Miles escort Maxine out of the yard, as she boarded a bus to Barnhurst, another prison closer to the hospital where she would receive treatment. As fans will recall, Maxine left the show to get cancer treatment. Maxine infiltrates Franky Doyle's (Nicole da Silva) gang. Boomer takes the test and it comes out positive and she celebrates. Bus driver reveals practical but VERY savage advice on how not to miss your ride - and commuters are all ISIS fanatic jailed over the gruesome beheading of two Scandinavian women hikers in Morocco that shocked the Teachers launch crackdown on 'TikTok riots' rocking Britain's schools: Students are forced to queue outside Mortgage demand plummets to a 28-year low as average interest rates hit 6.71% - just as spring home buying Britain braces for brutal -9C Arctic snap: Met Office warns more snow and ice could lash the country next Belarus minister said he feared Putin would annex his country after Ukraine shortly before his sudden death Love Island hit by hundreds of Ofcom complaints from furious viewers over 'toxic femininity' row and Movie Could Northern Ireland become the UK's Silicon Valley? Socratis Otto as Maxine in Wentworth. Or maybe shell come back. Woman is left 'looking like Rose West' thanks to unflattering Tory Eurosceptics could take TWO WEEKS to decide whether to back Rishi Sunak's Brexit deal for Northern Watch as shoplifter puts BACK products he's trying to steal after live CCTV hub tells him: 'You're being Is YOUR lifestyle good for your heart? Distractify is a registered trademark. Boomer really grows as a person in Season 7. After being brutally attacked, the beloved character was seen lying in a pool of her own blood, leaving many fans distraught. You're joking right? write Angie and Yvie. Maxine is one of the new prisoners transferred to Wentworth. ", https://en.wikipedia.org/w/index.php?title=Maxine_Conway&oldid=1124582263, This page was last edited on 29 November 2022, at 12:49. It's Wentworth after all ! Take a Look Inside the Fictional Prison Where 'Wentworth' Is Set. Otto said that he had negative preconceptions about the trans community until he did research for the role. Based on past years release patterns, it seems most likely that the new season of Wentworth will become available in America sometime around late September or early October, which gives fans plenty of time to rewatch some of their favorite moments of the shows past seven seasons. Fly Me Away 44m Harry thwarts Bea's attempts to contact her daughter, and Meg's husband hunts for her killer. It boils down to education. But, given she's not dead - not yet, anyway - it's reasonable to think she could come back. Kaz (Tammy MacIntosh) came and left Wentworth with a bang. [17], In "Righteous Acts", Maxine is angry when Bea gets knifed, Maxine attacks Jodie Speteri to find out why she did it. So that's it for Maxie then?, With fans responding with disbelief over the possibility that transphobia may have been a factor, Angie and Yvie wrote: I feel the same. Despite her obvious physical strength, Maxine was also nurturing and provided moral support to her fellow inmates. . Boomer in episode 6 receives day release and meets up with her mother May Jenkins after a long time behind bars, the two have a very rocky relationship as Boomer tells May that she ruined her life and that May caused her Foetal Alcohol Syndrome, the two talk and go for ice-cream. Pictured at the AACTA Awards in Sydney in December 2017, 'At first I found it really overwhelming and difficult to shake things off. The exit door has been swinging wildly at Wentworth. Season four picks up four months after the fire at Wentworth. Just rewatched her exit and seeing all the fans asking, I'm *hoping* they'll do abit of fan-service and give us closure during Series 8.2/9 next year. In episode seven, Boomer has another conjugal visit with Gavin Thompson where the two have sex after Boomer describes in detail what was on the camera that she record. Fly Me Away 44m Harry thwarts Bea's attempts to contact her daughter, and Meg's husband hunts for her killer. 'Broke my f***ing heart,' commented one person, while another wrote, 'So gutted. Wait what?! by Metro. Loved her,' wrote one fan, while another added, 'I cried all night long. In Failing Upwards, Maxine holds Boomer's hands down when Bea burns her. People may receive compensation for some links to products and services on this website. Boomer later vomits while in the call centre, and she is taken to hospital with salmonella. Everyday something disappoints me or breaks my heart. Boomer's last lines are "Its a bloody miracle aye.". The season consisted of 12 episodes. What do you think of Maxines departure and Socratis allegation? Over the course of Season 7, Marie becomes obsessed with taking revenge on Ruby for her involvement in Dannys death. Boomer and Liz help deliver Vera's baby, and is there when Liz suffers a stroke, which causes locked-in syndrome. Linda tells Boomer to either squat and cough or she'll use the glove. 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