Ep 5. Belly Of The Beast

Bea is dead and Ferguson has taken over as Top Dog. In the previous episode of Wentworth, we saw her in a fragile state, visiting a therapist and opening up about her past trauma. This vulnerability makes her seem even more dangerous as she tries to consolidate her power within the prison walls.

In Belly of the Beast, we see the consequences of Ferguson's reign. The prison is in chaos after the death of Bea and the prisoners are struggling to cope with their grief. Some have turned to drugs, others to violence and insubordination.

Franky, who recently returned to Wentworth after being released on parole in earlier seasons, is struggling with her new role as a mentor to the younger inmates. She is trying to help Boomer and Liz come to terms with Bea's death, but is met with resistance and hostility. She turns to Allie, the former protege of Bea, for guidance but finds her preoccupied with her own problems.

Allie has been dealing with her addiction to drugs since Bea's death. She has been turning to her ex-girlfriend, the drug dealer Franky had an affair with, for comfort. Her addiction is affecting her ability to lead the younger inmates and her relationship with Bea's closest friends.

Meanwhile, Ferguson's grip on Wentworth is tightening. She has enlisted the help of some of the prisoners to gain intelligence on her opponents. She is playing a dangerous game, manipulating the prisoners to do her bidding and pitting them against each other.

The tension within the prison comes to a head when a young inmate is found dead in her cell. The prisoners are shaken and angry, and they begin to demand answers from Ferguson. The Top Dog is reluctant to share any information, and her secrecy only fuels their anger.

As the episode progresses, it becomes clear that Ferguson is not as in control as she would like to believe. Her past mistakes and her current actions are catching up with her, and the other prisoners are starting to see her for the monster she truly is. The episode ends with a suspenseful cliffhanger, leaving the viewer wondering what will happen next in Wentworth.

Belly of the Beast is a powerful and emotionally charged episode that deals with grief, addiction, and power struggles. The performances of the actors are outstanding, particularly Pamela Rabe as Ferguson, who manages to be both terrifying and vulnerable at the same time. Fans of the show will not be disappointed with this thrilling and suspenseful installment.