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For Sale Apr 1, 2026 at 2:40 PM

Why isnt Wentworth more popular? Its a very well written show that has real stakes and great characters.

Posted by JamStan1978


Almost everything about the show is just perfect. The characters are great, the storylines are great, the arcs are great. I love how real and cinematic the show feels while still being fun. Is it because its an Australian show? Bc i was one of those people that always put it off bc of it being Australian and it blew my expectations. Just wish more people gave it a chance and it become more known. It definitely deserves to have more love

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Rich_Housing971 Apr 1, 2026 +18
>Is it because its an Australian show? It is, and isn't marketed because of it. And it was airing at the exact same time as another much more popular show with a similar premise, Orange is the New Black, was showing.
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Scottywin Apr 1, 2026 +7
Which is too bad, as Wentworth is a FAR superior show.
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Desuisart Apr 1, 2026 +1
Agreed! I like both wentworth and OITNB but wentworth is gritty in comparison… which I love but maybe others don’t?
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eaglesegull Apr 1, 2026
I agree with this and in fact had made a post about this exact situation some years ago, lol. Although Wentworth/OITNB never came up in that … but wholly agree
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stabbymuffins Apr 1, 2026 +7
I've watched Wentworth multiple times and I always recommend it. It may not be marketed but i sure do market it 😂
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primal_slayer Apr 1, 2026 +5
Yes, because it's Australian and not marketed. I loved that show, deserved more love
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SpacedHopper Apr 1, 2026 +2
Were you aware that it is a reboot of *Prisoner: Cell Block H?* The original was known for wobbly sets, The Freak prison officer, and that theme song. Possible people were put off by that, as it was a bit of a joke, late night tv show.
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toughtacos Apr 1, 2026 +2
Wait, this is a kind of remake/reboot of Cellblock H? Never heard of it, but I watched reruns of the original as a kid.
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JamStan1978 Apr 1, 2026 +3
Yeah its much darker and more serious but its genuinely a masterpiece.
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toughtacos Apr 1, 2026 +1
There’s 9 seasons?! This is amazing, this might just be my next binge. Thanks for putting it on my radar!
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farmguy68-1 Apr 1, 2026 +1
The name alone makes it a great show. signed ..._ _ _ _ Wentworth
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IMO2021 Apr 1, 2026 +1
Great show. Not always accessible for free with US streamer subscriptions. Not promoted enough. Australian tv.
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Devilofchaos108070 Apr 1, 2026 +1
It’s ok. It’s pretty soapy. I watched the first season and stopped. Too absurd for me
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NoTitleChamp Apr 1, 2026 +1
Online, Outside of the US, UK and maybe Canada most popular shows don't get love.
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DinerEnBlanc Apr 1, 2026 +1
There only Wentworth I trust is JG Wentworth , 877 CASH NOW!
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richard1177 Apr 1, 2026 +1
Both that show and the spanish Vis a Vis are way better shows about women prisons compared to OITNB.
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Ethos_Logos Apr 1, 2026
It was good, I watched it years ago. Can’t recall a single character, just that I remember I liked it.
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Forest_Moon Apr 1, 2026 -3
On principle, I don't watch shows titled with just a last name
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JamStan1978 Apr 1, 2026 +4
its not a last name. its the name of the prison.
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