This episode was brilliant I've loved Wentworth for years and loved every season but felt season 8 part 1 lacked the usual high quality Wentworth usually portrays. Season 7 was my favourite as I felt Susie porter showcased an excellent portrayal of Marie winter and a very realistic but cunning villain who had her weak spots and flaws at times. Season 9 episode 1 was marvellous as it contained the edge of the seat moments which consisted of season 7 but I felt were missing from part 1 of season 8. I was delighted to see Marie's villainous side back on hand as I think her character is more suited to this role only this time her manipulative ways are being used to do good seeking revenge for Allie and demonstrating loyalty for her friend who has been viciously attacked. I also taught all the other actors were really showcasing their talent in this episode as every major character was put to use in this episode from the characters of Marie,Allie,Boomer,Rita,Lou,Ruby and Rita. Season 9 episode 1 really hooked me back into the show I hope it continues in the same type of style and tone throughout the whole season as I think it has something all the other prison dramas are lacking and that's usually the taughts the viewer has in relation to what are the reasons for why one committed a crime or who done it and then when you think you have the answers Wentworth offers a completely different explanation to your queries leaving you baffled and astonished this was highlighted to me in season 7 when the viewer was wondering who killed kaz and now in this episode the viewer is left querying as to why Sheila would want to kill reb and not Lou? And did Marie only wanna encourage Sheila to kill Lou or did she intent on reb dying as well as retribution for allies attack. The next episode will answer my queries.
