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Wentworth returns with Halfway Home spin-off

The beloved Australian drama Wentworth is returning with a new spin-off, Halfway Home, set in a halfway house for paroled inmates.

Production is underway in Melbourne on Wentworth: Halfway Home. Binge is releasing the first look at the new Australian drama.

Original stars Katrina Milosevic, Nicole da Silva and Kate Box are returning. They are joined by Rachel Griffiths, Nadine Garner and Elaine Crombie.

The story follows Boomer after her parole as she arrives at Sal's Halfway House determined to win custody of her daughter. A body turns up and she finds herself surrounded by people she may not trust.

Griffiths plays Moira, a former beauty therapist serving parole for fraud. She brings blackmail, loan-sharking and seduction to the house.

The original Wentworth ran for nine seasons from 2013. It screened in more than 170 territories and built a devoted global fanbase.

9
Original series seasons
170+
Broadcast territories
2013 onwards
Original run
Melbourne
Production location

Why it mattersA major Australian drama franchise returns with new storylines for a devoted audience who followed the original nine seasons.

AustraliaLocally produced Australian content on Binge and Foxtel; brings entertainment and jobs to the Victorian production sector.

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