Wentworth was commissioned for a second season on 5 June 2013. The executive director of Foxtel Television,
Brian Walsh, stated of the renewal, "''Wentworth's'' bold storytelling has attracted a record-breaking response from our Foxtel customers. This drama, tailor-made for Australian subscription television, is capturing local and international attention sparked by its Prisoner heritage."
Crew Amanda Crittenden stayed on as
Wentworth's producer. On 21 September 2013, it was confirmed that
Pamela Rabe had been cast as Joan Ferguson.
Kris McQuade (Jacs Holt),
Catherine McClements (Meg Jackson), and
Leeanna Walsman (Erica Davidson) did not reprise their respective roles for the second season.
Katrina Milosevic, who portrays Sue "Boomer" Jenkins, was upgraded to the main cast, as was Rabe. == Reception ==