The show is set to return to the Australian airwaves on July 28, which means its only a matter of time before Season 8 of the show comes back to Netflix. I think Maxine recognised herself in Boomer; the little lost person who just wants to be loved and is not part of the norm. So that's it for Maxie then? You're joking right? write Angie and Yvie. Furious motorist is fined 650 after council worker paints disabled bay around his parked car. Overall, most fans agreed they were 'mad' and 'in shock' at how the episode played out. Australia's most amazing prison drama, Wentworth, is set to come back to Netflix at the end of the month with an all new (and sadly final) Season 8. Proceed with caution. Does Joan really believe she's Kath, or will she go into The Freak mode and let loose on Vera, Will, Jake, and baby Grace? She is a nurturer, she is sensitive, a mother, loyal, independent, virtuous, she is a survivor. Boomer promises its the last time she'll use the camera, Ruby agrees to talk with Zaina about it, and later they film a snuff film. "[2], Otto said in an interview with What's on TV that Maxine was "a totally innocent bird". But, it didnt make the cut, Socrates says. I'm f***ing pissed!!!' For me, the story is about who am I in the face of a life or death situation and what do my family and friends reveal to me and we are much more than our gender at the end of the day. When do the clocks change in 2023? Boomer plans to meet Gavin in the visitors centre but she never shows up. 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. 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. Bridget Westfall 33 episodes, 2015-2018 . Asked how the show's creators gave him a woman's body, Otto said, "It's crazy from the neck down. [11] 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. Trans people have been silenced for so long. Boomer tells Ruby not to lag. 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. Offers may be subject to change without notice. Everyday something disappoints me or breaks my heart. Like, seriously. Talking with Gogglebox fixtures Angie and Yvie on Twitter, the duo asked Socratis about his characters shock departure from the show. [1] Plot [ edit] Although the huge similarity she shares with Maxine is that they've both grown up feeling and being told they don't belong, mocked, outsiders. In the last episode, Judy comes partially clean to Allie, telling her it was she who set up Ann, but also saying she did it to protect the crew. By season three, once Maxine gets completely accepted, she aligns herself with Bea and we see a whole new side of her personality. Boomer's last lines are "Its a bloody miracle aye.". 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. However, her plan goes very wrong and she ends up with a group of women being taken hostage. Wentworth has been in the spotlight since actor Socratis Otto sensationally claimed he had been removed from the show due to transphobia. Boomer, Liz, Vera and Will are the only characters to appear in every episode. Now producers say it was purely an artistic decision. In the final episode, Boomer and Liz help Vera give birth to her baby girl but not long afterward, Liz suffers a stroke and after Boomer euthanizes her, shes charged with manslaughter. Menu. 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. Pictured at the AACTA Awards in Sydney in December 2017, 'At first I found it really overwhelming and difficult to shake things off. After Kazs death, Marie weasels her way into becoming Top Dog but soon her fellow-inmates start to distrust her. She was introduced in the first episode as the doting friend and sidekick of Franky Doyle and is most known for her ability to bash people. was mentioned to me as likelihood but I give them more credit.. Boomer makes a call from the call centre to a guy called Gavin, and when she starts to flirt with him she describes Allie to him. When the shiv fight is brought on earlier then expected Boomer is by herself in her cell and has to psych herself up. All Rights Reserved. She was a woman that was inherently good, Socratis, 47, says. Copyright 2023 Distractify. I'm so far behind on @Wentworth because I'm in London. 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. Stream all eight seasons of Wentworth on Netflix. in episode six Boomer stands when Allie talks with Mr Jackson, and later helps Allie get information out of Marie, when she is sent out, Boomer later comes back into the cell and tells Allie that Ruby has been found. Other brief scenes are when she discusses Bea's escape with Jess, watching the news of Bea's capture and Brayden's death with other prisoners and is also seen when Franky tells the prison that Bea is top dog.[15]. Judy is found out and Boomer wants to kill her but Rita says to put it to the women. In Season 5 she is finally paroled after being rejected for a transfer to Perth, and finds out via Vera and a letter that she reads that she has instead received her parole, she goes through the prison yard one last time for final goodbyes and is told by Linda Miles that she doesn't want to see her back . Later Boomer and the crew talk about the siege, where Judy learns that Sean shot Boomer's mother and that Ruby says she always hated the way her mother spoke to her, Boomer is also present when they learn Joan is alive and also sees the protection prisoners in the general population. The subreddit for anything and everything related to the Australian Prison TV series "Wentworth" and it's prequel "Prisoner: Cell Block H". Marie also manages to seduce Will (Robbie Magasiva) in order to get access to the guard offices, and is blackmailing the prisons regional manager, Derek Channing (Martin Sacks). 2. 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 later freaks out during the cell search when she realises that Linda knows she has the Slammer cam banked. Unfortunately Marie manages to escape and after Kaz is released from isolation for her actions, shes stabbed by an unknown assailant. In Failing Upwards, Maxine holds Boomer's hands down when Bea burns her. Kaz (Tammy MacIntosh) came and left Wentworth with a bang. Maxine does come back to Wentworth, but she is not a main character. 'As producers, it is always our intention to keep audiences guessing and on the edge of their seats. With fans responding with disbelief over the possibility that transphobia may have been a factor, Angie and Yvie wrote: I feel the same. '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. Sue 'Boomer' Jenkins is an inmate at Wentworth Correctional Centre. Meanwhile, a power struggle leaves Vera humiliated. The exit door has been swinging wildly at Wentworth. What happened to Maxine on 'Wentworth'? 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. 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. The season wraps up after the lockdown caused by General Manager Ann Reynolds getting beat up comes to an end. . The comments below have not been moderated. Chatting to TV WEEK, Shareena, 27, admitted she had bawled when she filmed her final scenes late last year. "[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. Now its in both her breasts and her lymph nodes, and shes facing a double mastectomy. All Rights Reserved. Fletch was run-down by Joan's accomplice just before he was able to tell mate Will all the details. Pictured at the AACTA Awards in Sydney in December 2016. 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. 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. Zara's husband announces a two-month tour with his rugby podcast 'We met a Princess'! ", https://en.wikipedia.org/w/index.php?title=Maxine_Conway&oldid=1124582263, This page was last edited on 29 November 2022, at 12:49. 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. In season four, her battle with the disease saw her get a double mastectomy. [14], In "Fear Her", Maxine is briefly seen being quizzed by Ferguson about Bea's whereabouts due to an escape. In a show full of vicious, vengeful characters, Maxine was different. 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. was mentioned to me as likelihood but I give them more credit.. Maxine Conway 35 episodes, 2014-2017 Aaron Jeffery . She is portrayed by Katrina Milosevic . Ever since Maxine left the show, Socratis has been missing her. If you buy something, we may earn an affiliate commission. Boomer really grows as a person in Season 7. 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. Aesha Scott dishes on what life is really like on board reality series Below Deck! 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. Is Reb going to get his top surgery? birdie told me transphobe reared the ugly head. Bea Smith is still in the slot for her attempt to kill Brayden Holt. In season four, her battle with the disease saw her get a double mastectomy. Proving hes not quite done with the show, Socratis recently left the country with Danielle for a Wentworth fan event in the UK. Boomer also has a session with Dr Miller. [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. In episode four Boomer is first seen talking with Judy about oppression. [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". . Also, just being part of a show so universally loved, that's really special. She could come back, Socratis, 47, tells TV WEEK. What happens to Maxine on Wentworth? Copyright 2023 Distractify. As fans will recall, Maxine left the show to get cancer treatment. Boomer has Fetal Alcohol Syndrome (FAS), which is confirmed when she goes to visit her mother. [19], In "Blood and Fire", Maxine watches in shock and fear when Bea and Franky run into the burning prison to rescue Doreen's baby Josh. 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 . Or maybe shell come back. I thought you were coming back only 4 episodes deep. My mum and I were discussing what an amazing character Maxine was and how much we missed her. Boomer later learns that Marie wants to transfer into her unit but refuses. What! 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. Season four picks up four months after the fire at Wentworth. Later Boomer is in the yard when Lou tells the women if she is with her or "The Pig" meaning Rita. Maxine watches the fight between Franky and Bea. Devastated after being rejected by her boyfriend following her surgery, Maxine responded by stabbing him resulting in her doing time in Wentworth. Trans people have been silenced for so long. But things go wrong when May steals tins of baby formula, Boomer spends the night in Frankston lockup before being sent back to the prison, where she tells her mother never to press the panic button, but she ignores her and does it anyway, but in the same moment Ruby collapses. was mentioned to me as likelihood but I give them more credit.. 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. Prison drama Wentworth set to air a 'Who's hotter?' Take a Look Inside the Fictional Prison Where 'Wentworth' Is Set. It seems unlikely that Allie would die this way before the beginning of Wentworth's final season. Everyday something disappoints me or breaks my heart. 15:10, Sep 11 2015. Later after Marie dies Boomer mourns and says that they treated her poorly. Breathtaking drama:One fan even confessed to having breathing difficulties while watching the dramatic episode. Just when you thought Wentworth Prison couldn't get any more shocking, it does. 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. 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. It is a once in a lifetime thing to play this character, I truly believe that, the actor told Confidential. 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. What the hell, you leave the s***s and get rid of to [sic] many of the ones we really like!! 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. The following is a list of characters from the Australian television series Wentworth . 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. Englishwoman who has lived and worked in Australia for 11 years will be deported despite doing nothing wrong World Book Day comes EARLY for schoolchildren across the UK - after planned teachers' strikes scupper annual https://www.news.com.au/entertainment/tv/dark-force-the-terrifying-toll-playing-wentworths-new-top-dog-is-having-on-tammy-macintosh/news-story/30d755ceb2cd8067cbb4c58aed2fe2e2, https://www.dailytelegraph.com.au/entertainment/sydney-confidential/wentworth-doesnt-shy-away-from-tough-topics/news-story/9ce568cf29ee8056242a2a2a7711e720, Do not sell or share my personal information. Later Ruby and Boomer talk about writing a book for Gavin Thompson. Otto played transgender character Maxine Conway on the show. 1. We are all humans trying to connect in this world and some people have felt less alone because of this portrayal. Treated her poorly, most fans agreed they were 'mad ' and 'in shock ' at how the played. 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