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
: Boomer leads a wall-garden operation that constructs large wooden boxes, which eventually becomes central to the season's climax. The Climax and "The Escape"
: 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. Wentworth - Season 5
successfully escapes the prison grounds but remains a fugitive.
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
In the finale, Franky and Allie attempt to escape by hiding in the garden boxes. However, the plan shifts into a trap for Ferguson . stays behind, convincing Jake (who is now guilt-ridden) to trick Ferguson into using one of the boxes for her own "escape".
Despite being an inmate, Ferguson manipulates the prison hierarchy to her advantage. She exploits "no violence" policy to systematically dismantle her rivals and eventually usurps Kaz to become Top Dog . Meanwhile, she forces Jake to deal drugs within the prison and destroy Vera from the inside. Subplots and New Arrivals The Rise of Joan Ferguson : Boomer leads
: 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.