As the episode begins, detectives arrive at Wentworth Prison. Will (Robbie Magasiva) and Vera (Kate Atkinson) seem worried. Will leaves and the detectives enter. They tell Vera about finding Joan’s body. They explain that someone on the staff could be responsible for the murder. Afterwards, Vera meets with Will and Jake (Bernard Curry). She encourages them to get their stories straight. She believes that the blackmailer made the tipoff. Rita (Leah Purcell) tells the detectives about Marie’s dirt file. She tells them to drop the charges against Boomer (Katrina Milosevic). She also wants Ruby transferred. Rita searches Marie’s cell while Ruby (Rarriwuy Hick) hits the heavy bag.

Boomer and Ruby run Allie (Kate Jenkinson) off. Ruby becomes upset. She tells Costa (Artemis Ioannides) that she’ll fight anyone for five grand. Vicky agrees to see what she can do. Will interrupts Rita and sends her to medical for a random drug test. Kaz (Tammy Macintosh) meets with Vera. They chat about Marie (Susie Porter). Vera tells Kaz that Marie is going to be in prison much longer than originally thought. Kaz believes she has plenty of support to remain in control. Vera offers help. She tells Will to release Kaz and keep Winter in the slot.

The detective tells the couple about their upcoming interviews. Liz (Celia Ireland) tells Boomer about her memory box. They chat about old times. Drago (Natalia Novikova) gives Liz a note to pass to Marie. Liz promises to do it first thing in the morning. Will delivers dinner to Kaz. Their conversation is very brief. Then, he visits Marie. Kaz listens to their conversation. Will gives Marie advice for surviving in prison. He tells her about Connors being in her cell and looking at the book. She knows that Rita is the rat now. Vera texts the blackmailer asking to meet. Boomer enters. She learns that the charges have been dropped. Boomer promises to be on her best behavior.

That night, Vera waits for the blackmailer to text her. She texts them again. The blackmailer responds that they are at the door. She prepares to answer it. She is surprised to see the former officer at her door. Officer Murphy (Katerina Kotsonis) enters and sits down. She admits to everything. Vera explains that she doesn’t have 500 grand. Vera promises to get what she can. She is given a day to collect the money. She is warned not to tell anyone about their meeting. Rita calls Detective Jones and tells him that she has a present for him. Miles speaks with Vera. She is given Ruby’s transfer papers. Vera doesn’t tell Jake anything about last night.

Vicky tells Ruby that she has a fight scheduled for her. Vera learns that the detectives have found video of a prison van near the burial site. Miles speaks with Drago about Ruby. She learns about the transfer. Drago asks Liz about the message. Liz doesn’t seem to remember. Boomer and Ruby chat about their futures. Rita joins them and learns about Boomer’s good news. Drago enters the yard and learns that Routh will be fighting Ruby. Vera helps the detectives find video footage from the night of the escape. The videos have been deleted. Afterwards, Will admits to deleting the files.

The trio discuss the situation. Jake explains that the person with the photo is the only one with evidence against them. Allie tries to get Rita to speak with Ruby for her. Drago attacks Rita and locks her up. Drago tells her that she is going to kill Ruby. Rita tries to break down the door. Vera gets some of the money together. She learns that the police want to interview her after lunch. She is told that they’re looking for a senior officer. Vera gets a message from the blackmailer. Liz tells Allie about the upcoming fight. Allie manages to find and free Rita. Vicky tells Ruby that she will be fighting Drago. Rita warns Ruby not to fight.

Rita decides to take her place. Vera is interviewed. She denies everything. Jake is interviewed as well. The fight continues while the officers are interviewed. Vera is asked about her theory. Rita gets the best of Drago. Rita breaks her arm. Vera is asked if she saw Will near the time of the escape. The alarm goes off and the fight spills into the hallway. The officers enter as Rita pummels Drago. Vera falls and hits her head. Drago is killed. Rita is hauled away in cuffs. Vera seems fine. She gets up on her own.

At the hospital, Jake learns about the baby. Vera gets another message from Murphy. Jake asks Vera about the pregnancy. She admits that it belongs to Jake. He explains that he wants to be a proper dad. She doesn’t want him involved. She reveals that she threw up the abortion pill. She doesn’t want Jake to be a part of the baby’s life. Vera leaves the hospital, while Drago’s body is escorted out. Will says that he is done. He wants to tell the detectives the truth. Murphy arrives at Vera’s. Vera agrees to pay the money as long as that ends it. Murphy is shot and killed. Channing arrives believing that he killed Ferguson. Once Channing runs off, Vera takes Murphy’s phone.

Will is interviewed. The interview is interrupted by the incident at Vera’s house. Vera tells Jake the good news. Jake tells Will. Jake suggests that there might be a way out. Rita is interviewed by the detectives. She is belittled for lying to the police. They refuse to transfer Ruby now. The undercover operation is ended. Rita is told that she is just another prisoner. Vera watches as Channing is arrested on television. He has also been charged with the murder of Ferguson. Jake and Will enter. Liz finds the note. Rita is hauled away. Marie learns about Drago. They stare at one another in isolated cells. Marie breaks the dirty file. Liz puts the note about Ruby in her box.

 

Wentworth Review

Boy, the finale of Wentworth was a real let down. The old series was the exact opposite. In the old Prisoner, we almost never got happy endings for the main characters. In the new Wentworth, the writers are afraid of controversy. Will, Jake and Vera managed to wiggle their way out of trouble in a not so plausible manner. That was the best storyline of the season. Sadly, it ended with a whimper.

The scenario with Rita, Ruby and Drago was very predictable. Why does everything have to be so happy for the main characters? The writers haven’t taken a chance since Bea was offed. Of course, they were forced into that because Danielle Cormack wanted out. There is really no excitement or mystery anymore.

The writers need to start switching things up and getting rough with the main characters. The old formula is getting boring. The finale scores a 5 out of 10. Catch up with previous recaps of Wentworth now!