The Artful Dodger
DramaComedy2023Rated 7.5
In 1850s colonial Australia, Jack Dawkins, the former pickpocket known as the Artful Dodger, works as a surgeon until his old mentor Fagin arrives and pulls him back toward crime, while he befriends the Governor's daughter Belle.
Starring Thomas Brodie Sangster, David Thewlis, Maia Mitchell
Next season
Season 3announced, no date yet
All at once, 8 episodes, last aired Tue, 10 Feb 2026
Is it for me?
Viewers who want easy escapism over heavy drama get a period caper that winks at its own era. Jack operates in front of a loud, bloodthirsty crowd while a rock song plays, and the gore is played for laughs. David Thewlis gives Fagin almost no power and has him keep finding leverage anyway, which keeps the dialogue shifting.
Before you start
Season one mostly wraps up one case per episode; the second is bigger and darker.
2 seasons, 16 episodes, 47 min each, about 12 hours so far
This show
In 1850s colonial Australia, Jack Dawkins, the former pickpocket known as the Artful Dodger, works as a surgeon until his old mentor Fagin arrives and pulls him back toward crime, while he befriends the Governor's daughter Belle.
Starring Thomas Brodie Sangster, David Thewlis, Maia Mitchell
Is it for me?
Viewers who want easy escapism over heavy drama get a period caper that winks at its own era. Jack operates in front of a loud, bloodthirsty crowd while a rock song plays, and the gore is played for laughs. David Thewlis gives Fagin almost no power and has him keep finding leverage anyway, which keeps the dialogue shifting.
Before you start
Season one mostly wraps up one case per episode; the second is bigger and darker.
2 seasons, 16 episodes, 47 min each, about 12 hours so far
Season 3: nothing to list until it's dated
- E01The Yankee DodgeAired Wed 29 Nov
- E02Blessings of St. CoccyxAired Wed 29 Nov
- E03Dead Men's SecretsAired Wed 29 Nov
- E04The Stitch UpAired Wed 29 Nov
- E05The DuelAired Wed 29 Nov
- E06Bully in the AlleyAired Wed 29 Nov
- E07Wet LettuceAired Wed 29 Nov
- E08Untapped PotentialAired Wed 29 Nov
- S01E01The Yankee Dodge29 Nov 2023
- S01E02Blessings of St. Coccyx29 Nov 2023
- S01E03Dead Men's Secrets29 Nov 2023
- S01E04The Stitch Up29 Nov 2023
- S01E05The Duel29 Nov 2023
- S01E06Bully in the Alley29 Nov 2023
- S01E07Wet Lettuce29 Nov 2023
- S01E08Untapped Potential29 Nov 2023