At the start of the episode, we see Kaz (Tammy Macintosh) caring for Allie (Kate Jenkinson) when she was on the outside hooked on drugs. Then, we’re shown the carnage in Marie’s cell. Kaz sits in isolation. Vera (Kate Atkinson) tells Kaz that she wants her to see Dr. Miller. Next, we see Marie Winter (Susie Porter). She is a little bandaged up but not in too bad shape. Will Jackson (Robbie Magasiva) visits her. He helps Marie get a drink of water. Marie learns that Kaz has been charged with attempted murder. Marie makes it clear that she doesn’t want to be transferred to a protective unit. Allie asks Jackson about Marie’s condition. She urges Will to let her see Marie.

Will refuses. Linda Miles (Jacqueline Brennan) tells Will that Proctor was to see him. Kaz tries to explain herself to Will. Will is convinced that Kaz is screwed. He contemplates putting her into a psych unit. Narelle Stang (Morgana O’Reilly) joins the girls in the cafeteria. Vicky (Artemis Ioannides) knows her. Boomer (Katrina Milosevic) tells Liz (Celia Ireland) and the others about Kaz’s bold attack on Marie. Liz adds another item to her bucket list. She wants to have sex. Vicky trips Narelle. Vera watches from her office. She tells Will that things are going to get worse unless Kaz is released. He doesn’t believe having a new top dog would be such a bad thing. Meanwhile, Kaz meets with Greg Miller (David de Lautour).

Kaz tells him why she attacked Marie. She was afraid Marie would use Allie. Soon, we learn that Narelle knows Rita (Leah Purcell). She knows that she is a rat or a cop. She threatens to go public with it. Sean Brody (Rick Donald) joins the officers. He knows Jake (Bernard Curry) already. Jake reluctantly agrees to show him around. Boomer goes to Allie. She urges Allie to help her sneak a male prostitute into the prison for Liz. Allie eventually agrees to help. Dr. Miller takes notes about Kaz. He brings Allie into the room. He wants them to talk about last week’s events. Allie doesn’t want to speak to her. Kaz tells Allie that she was just trying to protect her. She warns Allie that Marie is going to hurt her. Allie tells Kaz that she needs a shrink. She leaves after telling Kaz she wants nothing to do with her.

In the cafeteria, Allie tells Boomer she has found someone for Liz. Allie is invited to sit down with the girls. Narelle begins chatting about her brother. Allie quickly realizes that the Red Right Hand was responsible for disabling Narelle’s brother. Kaz tells Miller that she identifies with the women she protects. She explains that her father was abusive to her in every way possible. Miller wonders if Kaz is doing more harm than good. Rita stops Vicky and her comrades from harming Narelle. Sean interrupts. He speaks with Vicky in private. He seems willing to help Vicky. Jake scolds him a short time later. Kaz begins playing along with Miller. Boomer helps Ruby (Rarriwuy Hick) train. They speak about Liz and the stripper.

Kaz tells Will that he told her exactly what she needed. She manages to smooth things over with him. He lets her back into general population. Allie tells her about Narelle and the beating. They attacked her brother after getting bad information. They agree to keep quiet about it. Kaz returns to her cell and introduces herself to Narelle. Meanwhile, Narelle gives Liz a massage. Kaz speaks with Allie the following day. Allie tells her how she feels awkward now that she is with Marie. Kaz promises to make peace with her. Sean flirts with Linda Miles. During lunch, Allie joins Kaz and the others. Narelle pulls Rita aside. She threatens to tell on her and nearly does. She tells Rita that she wants drugs. Ruby becomes concerned that Narelle might have something on Rita. Vera and Will learn that the attorney general is supporting Channing.

Will isn’t too worried about it. Marie convinces Will to give her access to the Internet. She pretends she can print off documents that might set her free. Meanwhile, Kaz tells Vera that she wants to make peace with Marie. Kaz is marched towards the medical unit. She is left outside. She peeks inside and sees Will and Marie kissing. She becomes upset and refuses to make peace with Marie. On the way back to her cell, Kaz tells Narelle the truth about her brother. Sean speaks to Linda about gambling. Liz speaks with Kaz. In the morning, Sean tells Linda he has another hot bet. Linda goes to Boomer and agrees to help with the conjugal visit for Liz. She just wants 200 bucks in return. Kaz checks on Liz. Liz talks about her new medication.

At the end of the episode, Kaz visits Narelle. She apologizes and admits she wishes she could take it all back. When she leaves, Rita enters with drugs. Narelle tells her that she wants one more thing. She wants Rita to kill Kaz.

 

Wentworth Review

I am torn again. I knew that Marie wouldn’t die. At the same time, the introduction of Narelle was okay. It was slightly predictable though. It became very clear what was going to happen when the Red Right Hand was mentioned again. It seems Kaz’s past dealings may be coming back to haunt her. Poor old Rick Donald entered Wentworth way too late. I can’t blame him. It gets his name out there, but he and Kate Atkinson have become too good for Wentworth now.

In fact, a lot of the actors and actresses are. I have suspicions about Greg Miller as well. Sometimes I think the writers introduced too many new characters too quickly. Is that a sign that some are going to die this season? That would definitely help unclutter things. This episode was just okay. A 6.5 out of 10 is deserved. Previous recaps of Wentworth can be found on Reel Mockery.