Judy, for her part, has no such reservations. Boomer makes good on Liz's final wish and smothers her with a pillow, killing her. Maxine is one of the new prisoners transferred to Wentworth. "She could come back," Socratis, 47, tells TV WEEK. Everyone at work is very jealous because I've had different looks throughout the season. Upton's character joined Wentworth in season three and fast became a sexual predator whose sexually-suggestive tongue work has become her calling card as well as welcome comedic value. What! Fletch was run-down by Joan's accomplice just before he was able to tell mate Will all the details. Socratis Otto as Maxine in Wentworth. 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. In season four, her battle with the disease saw her get a double mastectomy. Copyright 2023 Distractify. [13], In "Into The Night", Maxine helps Bea get a knife but it is then discovered by Franky. Wentworth has been in the spotlight since actor Socratis Otto sensationally claimed he had been removed from the show due to transphobia. What in the world is going on with Judy? 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 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 . Boomer later learns that Gavin is coming to visit the prison. 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, Ruby and Judy learn that Lou has been lagging, and Judy makes a plan to assault Linda to let them make a phone call to her dad. [3], Otto claimed in an interview that Maxine was a "loyal disciple" to top dog Bea. Meanwhile, while viewers are under the impression that Lou is about to corner Allie in the bathroom block for lagging on her, the real surprise is that it's Judy, who had been friendly with Allie until now, who actually stabs the Top Dog in the back, leaving her to bleed out on the floor because she knows too much. Boomer is later seen in the dining room when she tells the women she's off her food. Boomer is later seen in the H1 unit when Anna Deng is doing the count. She is seen with Jess Warner and a woman who was planning on killing Bea. Boomer later talks with Ruby and says that even though she lost the fight it was still good, but had regrets that she didn't film it. added another, while someone else wrote, 'Y'all have taken WTF to new heights Why kill Kaz Just wrong'. She is portrayed by Katrina Milosevic . Press question mark to learn the rest of the keyboard shortcuts. I thought potentially she could come back, but then because it didnt make the cut I thought maybe not. It is breaking stereotypes.. 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. But on the day that she was supposed to leave for her operation, Bea ended up in the slot (solitary confinement) and Maxine chose to stay behind in the prison and hold down the fort for Bea. It's the TV death that has left Wentworth fans stunned. Boomer in the slot talks with Miller. He refuses, but when Boomer takes his picture of Grace she guilts him into doing it. 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. 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. Pictured at the AACTA Awards in Sydney in December 2016. 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. In episode four, Boomer has returned from hospital and Allie asks how she is. Matthew Fletcher 34 episodes, 2013-2015 Libby Tanner . Later Ruby and Boomer talk about writing a book for Gavin Thompson. In the showers, Maxine saves Bea by punching the woman carrying out a hit ordered by the Holts. 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. ', Outraged:Many fans flocked to Twitter and the show's Instagram page to vent their frustration at the direction the hit TV series is taking. Fly Me Away 44m Harry thwarts Bea's attempts to contact her daughter, and Meg's husband hunts for her killer. 'Couldn't breathe was crying so much,' they wrote, while another chimed in, 'Heartbroken would be an understatement.'. Boomer later rescues Ruby in the shower as she suffers a seizure after she gets attacked by Lou. 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. Judy, who Ann had set up by recording her conversations earlier in the season and regularly condescended to, tricks her friends Boomer and Ruby into attacking the G.M. So that's it for Maxie then? 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 and Lou talk with each other again in the dining room and later in the yard when Boomer is rude about Reb to Lou. 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. During Season 4 of the show, Maxine was diagnosed with breast cancer and was scheduled to get surgery to have her breasts removed. Boomer later learns from Lou that Sheila is dead and she killed her, she yells at Boomer for her lack of action and declares herself top dog. [9], In the episode "Screw Lover", Maxine is diagnosed with cancer. 15:10, Sep 11 2015. [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. Later when the prison explodes, Boomer and Ruby are trapped in the unit as inmates run past them telling them "they deserve it." She was dating Gary until she stabbed him. She helps Liz go through items of her bucket list and with Lizs help, stands up to her terrible mother, May (Anni Finsterer). Tell us on Facebook. Many fans flocked to Twitter and the show's Instagram page to vent their frustration at the direction the hit TV series is taking. "[8], Otto stated in an interview that he disliked the nails he had for the role. Boomer and the H1 family are then told by Jake after Allie comes in and tells them that Lou killed Marie that the unit will be placed into lockdown. 'Not watching anymore u [sic] keep killing off my favourites,' wrote one fan. On her entry to the prison, Maxine was crowded by transphobic comments. Boomer talks with Ruby and Boomer asks if Ruby is thinking about her dad, she says yes. The subreddit for anything and everything related to the Australian Prison TV series "Wentworth" and it's prequel "Prisoner: Cell Block H". During Season 4 of the show, Maxine was diagnosed with breast cancer and was scheduled to get surgery to have her breasts removed. 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. 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. But, she could have served sentence by then.. 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. Boomer and several inmates learn of the Restraint Station 's and find them to be a terrible idea. I'm f***ing pissed!!!' ', Added one fan: 'Your writers love using our hearts as their own personal squeeze toys.'. And perhaps most pressingly of all: is Allie dead? [14], In "Fear Her", Maxine is briefly seen being quizzed by Ferguson about Bea's whereabouts due to an escape. I am numb. Take a Look Inside the Fictional Prison Where 'Wentworth' Is Set. 'I am so sad - and so outraged - Kaz Proctor has been amazing for the women and to rip yet another amazing character away - starting to be too much - can't take it anymore,' commented one person. 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. As much as she completely frightens the bejesus out of people she makes them laugh, most people take to the fact she's a larrikin." Boomer talks with Gavin about getting stuff for his website, which includes sneaking in a camera with the idea of a conjugal visit. I'm so far behind on @Wentworth because I'm in London. Boomer rushes back to her unit and puts the sperm into the syringe with Ruby's help. Wentworth (TV Series 2013-2021) cast and crew credits, including actors, actresses, directors, writers and more. Otto said that he had negative preconceptions about the trans community until he did research for the role. We certainly hope Allie gets a slightly more graceful exit than that. Zara's husband announces a two-month tour with his rugby podcast 'We met a Princess'! Maxine, who is trans, first arrived to Wentworth Prison in Season 2 and after saving Bea Smiths life, quickly established herself as the prison top dogs closest confidante and bodyguard. Maxine watches the fight between Franky and Bea. What happened to Doreen in Wentworth? Boomer later in the yard stands up for the top dog vote and is voted in. Boomer after they are done says that Gavin will have to "lube up" to hide the camera. [11] Boomer really grows as a person in Season 7. Another added: 'You can take it to [sic] far and lose a lot of your viewers! During the fourth episode of the fourth season, Maxine is diagnosed with breast cancer.[1]. We are no longer accepting comments on this article. It's the TV death that has left Wentworth fans stunned. Boomer facing the prospect of life behind bars for Liz's death begins to serve as acting top dog while Allie recovers from her injuries, but Boomer has other ideas when she plans to become pregnant from Gavin Thompson. She releases Marie and Sean shoots May, to the horror of everyone in the laundry. Kaz (Tammy MacIntosh) came and left Wentworth with a bang. Here's the 'Wentworth' Recap You Need Before Season 8. She was more of a woman than most of them., I was surprised at her exit, so quickly after Beas, he says. In the showers, Maxine saves Bea by punching the woman carrying out a hit ordered by the Holts. 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? Furious motorist is fined 650 after council worker paints disabled bay around his parked car. [16] Throughout the third season, Maxine helps Bea loyally in the fight against Ferguson. Linda reveals that "H1's gone" and Boomer stands in sadness. In season four, her battle with the disease saw her get a double mastectomy. 'Broke my f***ing heart,' commented one person, while another wrote, 'So gutted. Some fans on Twitter think that Allie "may be paralyzed because of where Judy stabbed her in her back," while others believe that she will get a tragic hero death when her time comes, like Bea and Kaz did. ', Not for everyone: In an interview with The Daily Telegraph earlier this month, Tammy admitted the gritty show probably isn't to everyone's liking. 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. [1] Plot [ edit] Pictured at the AACTA Awards in Sydney in December 2017, 'At first I found it really overwhelming and difficult to shake things off. 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. He said that the writers had given Maxine the biggest confrontation to deal with in that season. Just when you thought Wentworth Prison couldn't get any more shocking, it does. Boomer later in the showers is almost attacked by Lou who wants answers as everyone has lost their privileges and she reveals it was Judy who sabotaged the presentation. 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. cast LEAKED, Kate Ritchie reportedly jumping radio shows after taking a major break for her mental health, Inside the friendship between Catherine, Princess of Wales and Crown Princess Mary. Boomer and Ruby freak out and Boomer says they need to tell Allie. The prison's "Top Dog" had her throat slashed by an unknown assailant . Some fans on Twitter think that Allie "may be paralyzed because of where . The exit door has been swinging wildly at Wentworth. Everyday something disappoints me or breaks my heart. 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. [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. It is a once in a lifetime thing to play this character, I truly believe that, the actor told Confidential. 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. "We later see her body in the boiler room and she is never mentioned again." Allie (Kate Jenkinson) has acted pretty foolishly since we met her, and Season 7 proves no different. Fly Me Away 44m Harry thwarts Bea's attempts to contact her daughter, and Meg's husband hunts for her killer. #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. 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. Boomer and Liz help deliver Vera's baby, and is there when Liz suffers a stroke, which causes locked-in syndrome. After being brutally attacked, the beloved character was seen lying in a pool of her own blood, leaving many fans distraught. Boomer and Ruby later help Allie in the shower, and comfort her when she breaks down. Boomer tells Ruby not to lag. 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. 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. Why are they getting rid of all the best characters @SocratisOtto?! All Rights Reserved. We are all humans trying to connect in this world and some people have felt less alone because of this portrayal. "[26], Last edited on 29 November 2022, at 12:49, "Character Profile: Maxine Conway Wentworth Prison", "Wentworth Prison's Socratis Otto: 'Maxine's a totally innocent bird, I tell you! It is breaking stereotypes., This article originally appeared on New Idea. 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