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Dutch renew Wentworth adaptation

Cellblok H proceeds to a second season in The Netherlands, following the scripts of Australia's Wentworth.

Screen Shot 2014-05-12 at 2.24.13 am.jpgCelblok-H, the Dutch adaptation of the Wentworth, has been commissioned for a second season.

SBS6 confirmed the second season earlier last week even before the final episode of the first season aired.

Adapted from the FremantleMedia Australia series, season one used the same scripts and is expected to follow the same process for season two.

With up to 1.3 million viewers it was the number one drama on SB6 so far this year, up to 84% higher than SBS6’s prime time average for total individuals.

Willem Zijlstra, CEO of FourOne.Media said, “Quality rules. I am happy that our friends at SBS have decided to follow-up on the first season so soon. We’ve made a true version of the Australian original and all credit to them, it works on every level and the audience responded accordingly.”

Jo Porter, Director of Drama at FremantleMedia Australia said, “We could not be more proud to see the Australian DNA in Wentworth go on to create new versions around the world.

“It is particularly satisfying to see Celblok-H receive the same popular and critical acclaim as the original; it is fantastic news that our friends and colleagues in Holland have received a commission for a second series. The unique networks within FremantleMedia mean we are able to create drama that works around the world.”

Meanwhile Prisoner creator has given Wentworth his thumbs up Fairfax reports he said, ”If I’d been casting [Wentworth] I’m sure each one would be perfect for my characters.”

The second season of Wentworth begins on SoHo next week.

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