It looks like Bea Smith (Danielle Cormack) will not be the only one fans will miss in "Wentworth" season 5. Franky Doyle (Nicole da Silva) might not be there as well.
When asked by Diva Magazine if she will be in the new season, she played coy and said, "Ah, spoiler! I would get a stern call if I were to confirm or deny that. But I appreciate your tenacity in asking."
Da Silva is currently part of a new Australian television drama "Doctor Doctor" where she plays a major role in, and it is looking like this might make her too busy for "Wentworth" season 5.
However, the abovementioned publication pointed out that Da Silva was spotted heading to Melbourne where "Wentworth" is being filmed, which suggests that she could still be part of the new season after all.
Additionally, given the way things ended in the fourth season, Franky is expected to be back. Bea died at the hands of Ferguson (Pamela Rabe) during her final attempt to foil her plans.
Although she is already out of prison, Franky helped Bea in her fight to stop the governor. "Wentworth" season 5 will see Bea's death avenged, and Franky will surely want to be a part of that.
While they started on the wrong foot, Bea and Franky managed to become allies over the course of the series, with the latter being witness to the former's love for Allie (Kate Jenkinson).
Allie got a second chance at life just as her beloved breathed her last. She will use this new life to continue Bea's fight to take Ferguson down in "Wentworth" season 5 and make sure her sacrifice was worth it.
Whether or not Franky will be part of that remains to be seen, but Da Silva allegedly going to Melbourne to film for the new season suggests she will be.
Although Bea is no more, the story in "Wentworth" season 5 will revolve around her. Her death also opened up the top dog throne once again, which is the subject of many discussions about the new season.
"Wentworth" season 5 will premiere sometime next year on Foxtel.
