successfully escapes the prison grounds but remains a fugitive.

Wentworth Season 5 is defined by the fallout from Bea Smith’s death and the brutal, manipulative rise and fall of Joan "The Freak" Ferguson . The Aftermath of Bea’s Death

climbs into a box expecting freedom, but she is instead driven to a secluded location and buried alive .

The season begins with the prison reeling from Bea Smith’s murder at the end of Season 4. Governor faces intense scrutiny from Corrective Services and relies heavily on her deputy, Jake Stewart , unaware that he is actually Ferguson's puppet. Allie Novak , devastated by Bea’s death, is consumed by a need for revenge against Ferguson . The Rise of Joan Ferguson

: Sonia prepares for her murder trial while maintaining an aloof presence. Liz Birdsworth acts as "Witness X" against her, but after being manipulated by a corrupt detective, Liz's testimony falls apart, leaving her trapped and in danger from a vengeful Sonia.

: The hooded figure digging the grave is revealed to be Will Jackson , who takes ultimate justice into his own hands. The season ends with Ferguson screaming in the dark, staring at a drawing of Bea Smith pinned to the inside of her coffin.

: Franky Doyle is framed for the murder of Mike Pennisi and sent back to Wentworth. While inside, she spends the season trying to clear her name and planning a daring escape.