Fly Me Away 44m Harry thwarts Bea's attempts to contact her daughter, and Meg's husband hunts for her killer. Linda tells Boomer to either squat and cough or she'll use the glove. was mentioned to me as likelihood but I give them more credit.. [4], Speaking to the interviewer for Female First, Otto stated, "For me Daniel it was trying to not necessarily educate but just to present a character, a transgender that would make audiences question their own approach and their own stereotypes about transsexuals. The exit door has been swinging wildly at Wentworth. [9], In the episode "Screw Lover", Maxine is diagnosed with cancer. What! In Season 5, Boomer will be put in charge by inmate Sonia Stevens for her 'Green wall' project, and will take this responsibility as serious as possible, seeing in it the first chance in her life to realise something positive. And many fans admitted they'd had a rough night after watching the heart-wrenching episode. On her entry to the prison, Maxine was crowded by transphobic comments. Later Ruby and Boomer talk about writing a book for Gavin Thompson. 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. During season 6, Boomer moons in the middle of the war between Kaz and Sonia, and stuns everyone when she gets her ticket for welding, including Sonia. 2. Meanwhile, a power struggle leaves Vera humiliated. 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. "She's an underdog. Boomer is later seen in the H1 unit when Anna Deng is doing the count. Boomer is seen in the showers with Ruby and Judy comes in and tells them to go an play basketball. 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. Boomer later in the yard stands up for the top dog vote and is voted in. Boomer tells Allie about it and Allie punches Marie in the face. Boomer and Ruby finally tell Allie that it wasn't Lou who bashed the GM it was them, to leverage Linda but Ann showed up instead and things went downhill from there. Based on EP 7-8 of S4. Season 8 of Wentworth will premiere on Netflix at the end of the month. Spoiler alert: This article contains spoilers for Season 8 of Wentworth. Breathtaking drama:One fan even confessed to having breathing difficulties while watching the dramatic episode. 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. Responding in surprisingly frank terms, the 42-year-old actor wrote. Towards the end of the season, Liz really comes through as a key player in the final two episodes as shes first taken hostage by Marie and her goons. "She could come back," Socratis, 47, tells TV WEEK. In the end, Marie has a window to escape and almost does, but then at the last second she goes back to kill Ruby, but is unsuccessful and is shot by Allie instead. Maxine does come back to Wentworth, but she is not a main character. Boomer really grows as a person in Season 7. 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. by Metro. when talking about the character before interviewing Socratis Otto about his time in Wentworth Prison. Over the past eight seasons, a lot has happened to the beloved characters of this show: Protagonist Bea died at the end of Season 4, cheeky Franky managed to get out of prison, Vera Bennett (aka "Vinegar Tits") has had her baby, and "The Freak," who everyone thought was dead, may actually get her final revenge. In a show full of vicious, vengeful characters, Maxine was different. As fans will recall, Maxine left the show to get cancer treatment. 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. The exit door has been swinging wildly at, There was the horrific death of fan favourite Bea (Danielle Cormack) at the end of last season. The fourth season of the television drama series Wentworth premiered on SoHo in Australia on 10 May 2016. As fans will recall, Maxine left the show to get cancer treatment. I think Maxine recognised herself in Boomer; the little lost person who just wants to be loved and is not part of the norm. And in an interview with The Daily Telegraph earlier this month, Tammy admitted the gritty show probably isn't to everyone's liking. 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. Now producers say it was purely an artistic decision. Australian prison drama Wentworth is back on Netflix. Copyright 2023 Distractify. 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. 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 . Everyday something disappoints me or breaks my heart. 'But yes, the character of Bea has granted me some amazing acting challenges and working on Wentworth Ihave forgedsome incredible working relationships and personal relationships. Maxine, who is trans, first arrived to Wentworth Prison in Season 2 and after saving Bea Smith's life, quickly established herself as the prison top dog's closest confidante and bodyguard. Keep reading while we process the latest season. What do you think of Maxines departure and Socratis allegation? Many fans flocked to Twitter and the show's Instagram page to vent their frustration at the direction the hit TV series is taking. 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. [14], In "Fear Her", Maxine is briefly seen being quizzed by Ferguson about Bea's whereabouts due to an escape. Take a Look Inside the Fictional Prison Where 'Wentworth' Is Set. Trans people have been silenced for so long. [23], A writer on AfterEllen, compared Maxine to Sophia Burset, the transgender character on Orange Is The New Black played by Laverne Cox. Warning: Spoilers. Talking with Gogglebox fixtures Angie and Yvie on Twitter, the duo asked Socratis about his characters shock departure from the show. So that's it for Maxie then? Maxine Conway 35 episodes, 2014-2017 Aaron Jeffery . Boomer rushes back to her unit and puts the sperm into the syringe with Ruby's help. ', Wrote another: 'Still in shock this morning. Everyday something disappoints me or breaks my heart. When Allie is brought out of the building by firefighters she is happy. Socratis has sung the shows praises in the past, talking about how proud he has been to play Maxine. 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. 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. She would have been a great one to help Reb with everything. It takes a couple of hours in make-up to transform Socratis Otto into Maxine, the transgender woman he plays in prison drama Wentworth . Boomer, Liz, Vera and Will are the only characters to appear in every episode. She was dating Gary until she stabbed him. 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. 'Im not OK with this episode!!! Later when the prison explodes, Boomer and Ruby are trapped in the unit as inmates run past them telling them "they deserve it." Proceed with caution. When the shiv fight is brought on earlier then expected Boomer is by herself in her cell and has to psych herself up. It was executively produced by FremantleMedia 's Director of Drama, Jo Porter. 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. 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. She becomes sassy, confident and strong, and later you see a lot of the comedy coming out between Maxine and Boomer. While the season finale has left question marks over other the future of other characters. If you buy something, we may earn an affiliate commission. 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. Maxine infiltrates Franky Doyle's (Nicole da Silva) gang. US firms waiting in the wings read to pump 'billions Parents' fury as schools STILL won't tell them if they are closed tomorrow as teacher strikes continue. In episode seven Boomer watches on as Judy is carried back to her cell and learns that she will be extradited to the states. The second season of the crime drama television series Wentworth premiered on SoHo in Australia on May 20, 2014. The writer said "The wig thing makes sense, I guess, if she has been off her hormones for a while, but that issue is never addressed. After Kazs death, Marie weasels her way into becoming Top Dog but soon her fellow-inmates start to distrust her. [3], Otto claimed in an interview that Maxine was a "loyal disciple" to top dog Bea. 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. In episode four, Boomer has returned from hospital and Allie asks how she is. Neighbours revival cast: Who will be in the new season? Matthew Fletcher 34 episodes, 2013-2015 Libby Tanner . Boomer's last lines are "Its a bloody miracle aye.". 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 is slotted and it is revealed she will be formally charged with manslaughter, giving up the one thing she fought for, freedom. "Wentworth" has started airing its most recent set of episodes onto Netflix, and the Australian prison show has one more season to go before it ends. 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. Fletch was run-down by Joan's accomplice just before he was able to tell mate Will all the details. During the fourth episode of the fourth season, Maxine is diagnosed with breast cancer.[1]. In episode two, Boomer is seen talking with Ruby, Judy, Allie and Sheila after Reb's death, later Lou confronts her in the corridor asking what she is gonna do about it. 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 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. Which: that is ridiculous and not how disease works, but were just going to have to prop up our disbelief on stilts if it wont suspend itself. [1] Plot [ edit] FLETCHER HIT BY A CAR (season 2, episode 12): Guard Fletcher (Aaron Jeffery) was hit by a car and left for deceased after he discovered details of Governor Joan Ferguson's treacherous past. Boomer takes the test and it comes out positive and she celebrates. Sadly, at the end of the season Liz suffers a stroke and is left paralyzed, but fully conscious. Does anyone else know any further info or wether she could make a return? Boomer says not without her say so. When Linda prepares to do the count Boomer says that they need to go back in and get Allie. One fan even confessed to having breathing difficulties while watching the dramatic episode. He refuses, but when Boomer takes his picture of Grace she guilts him into doing it. After the siege is over, Marie goes into protection for good. On the Season 7 Finale of 'Wentworth,' Someone Finally Admitted to Killing Kaz (SPOILERS). ', Added one fan: 'Your writers love using our hearts as their own personal squeeze toys.'. While the series and network didnt put out an official reason, cis male actor Socratis Otto, who played Maxine, was quick to explain. . 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. 'This show asks you to go to dark places that most people really dont want to go,' she confessed at the time. Menu. In episode three it is revealed that Boomer is now peer worker as she tells new inmate Judy. Boomer goes off at Marie after she reveals she didn't know the recordings were still on the phone. Overall, most fans agreed they were 'mad' and 'in shock' at how the episode played out. Insiders insist it wasn't the actress' wish to be written out. [25], Elaine Atwell stated about Maxine's cancer storyline, "It turns out that the ONE DAY she was forced to act as Top Dog was the day her cancer decided to metastasize. My mum and I were discussing what an amazing character Maxine was and how much we missed her. It's so hard to block out the hate.. Socratis Otto as Maxine in Wentworth. 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. 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'. ', 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. The prison drama series unceremoniously bumped off inmateKaz Proctor, who is played by actress Tammy MacIntosh, 49. Or maybe shell come back. in the kitchen. It's Wentworth after all ! 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. [17], In "Righteous Acts", Maxine is angry when Bea gets knifed, Maxine attacks Jodie Speteri to find out why she did it. '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. During Season 4 of the show, Maxine was diagnosed with breast cancer and was scheduled to get surgery to have her breasts removed. 1. 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. On the Season 7 Finale of 'Wentworth,' Someone Finally Admitted to Killing Kaz (SPOILERS) So many things happened in the Season 7 finale of the Australian drama Wentworth that we don't even know where to begin, so we'll start with the identity of Kaz Proctor's killer. d been booted from the program due to transphobia. 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). Regardless, Judy seems to agree she was wrong to steal and promises Allie to give Lou back her phone and money after their conversation. All Rights Reserved. In Failing Upwards, Maxine holds Boomer's hands down when Bea burns her. What Happened To Matthew Fletcher On Wentworth? 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." Offers may be subject to change without notice. Now its in both her breasts and her lymph nodes, and shes facing a double mastectomy. Part of the Daily Mail, The Mail on Sunday & Metro Media Group. 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. All Rights Reserved. Over the course of Season 7, Marie becomes obsessed with taking revenge on Ruby for her involvement in Dannys death. And, a lot of people thought she was the heart and soul of the show. 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. [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 after they are done says that Gavin will have to "lube up" to hide the camera. The Petitions Worked and 'Wentworth' Is Coming Back for Season 8! It is breaking stereotypes.. Powerful Commons committee could look at case for banning stoves in towns and What you need to know about new number plates on cars being sold across the country TODAY. 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. 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? The season comprises 12 episodes. 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. Boomer and Ruby freak out and Boomer says they need to tell Allie. 'As producers, it is always our intention to keep audiences guessing and on the edge of their seats. Grievous Bodily Harm, Assault x5, Drug Trafficking While Incarcerated, Intimidation, Smuggling, Illegal Recording Device Whilst Incarcerated & Manslaughter. Taking Vitamin D each day could cut your chances of getting dementia, study claims. 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. 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. Judy is found out and Boomer wants to kill her but Rita says to put it to the women. Despite her obvious physical strength, Maxine was also nurturing and provided moral support to her fellow inmates. Bridget Westfall 33 episodes, 2015-2018 . People may receive compensation for some links to products and services on this website. Episode 2 of Season 5 saw Maxine's departure to a facility that is specially equipped to treat her cancer. 4. At one point Kaz takes matters into her own hands and tries to kill Marie by rolling an explosive device into her cell. Couldn't sleep! The allegation will come as quite a shock to fans, as. REVIEW: Dominic Smith's evocative descriptions in Return To Valetto will immediately pull you in, What to read in March: The Favour by Nicci French, Solito by Javier Zamora and more great reads, Flick says there's ''no hard feelings'' between her Liz and Shonee. I thought it was a bit weak of me not to be able to cope and I wasnt talking to anyone.'. Trans people have been silenced for so long. But, it didnt make the cut, Socrates says. Are they going too far? Some fans on Twitter think that Allie "may be paralyzed because of where . teacher harriet voice shawne jackson; least stressful physician assistant specialties; grandma's marathon elevation gain; describe key elements of partnership working with external organisations Despite her obvious physical strength, Maxine was also nurturing and provided moral support to her fellow inmates. #wentworth., Responding in surprisingly frank terms, the 42-year-old actor wrote, birdie told me transphobe reared the ugly head.. 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. Socratis has sung the shows praises in the past, talking about how proud he has been to play Maxine. Boomer later rescues Ruby in the shower as she suffers a seizure after she gets attacked by Lou. Shes constantly manipulated by Marie, and almost falls back into old habits after shes used as a drug mule. She is seen with Jess Warner and a woman who was planning on killing Bea. You're joking right? write Angie and Yvie. It boils down to education. What happened to Maxine? But, she could have served sentence by then.. During Season 4 of the show, Maxine was diagnosed with breast cancer and was scheduled to get surgery to have her breasts removed. Sun, Feb 26, 2023. was mentioned to me as likelihood but I give them more credit.. Offers may be subject to change without notice. In episode five Boomer helps clean the media auditorium and releases a mouse that she found in the laundry, they struggle to catch it. Pictured at the AACTA Awards in Sydney in December 2017, 'At first I found it really overwhelming and difficult to shake things off. 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