A bloody, fast-paced reinvention of Dickens where surgical precision meets criminal cunning in the sweltering Australian colony.
Series Analysis:
The Artful Dodger isn't just a Dickensian spin-off; it is a high-octane surgery-heist hybrid that trades London fog for the dusty heat of 1850s Australia. Thomas Brodie-Sangster’s Jack Dawkins has swapped pickpocketing for amputations, but the arrival of the chaotic Fagin threatens to collapse his respectable house of cards. The chemistry with Lady Belle Fox adds a sharp romantic edge to the bloody medical procedures and rapid-fire cons. Following a finale that left Dawkins’ fate hanging in the balance, the current silence regarding a second season is louder than a crowded jail cell. To ensure you catch the next scheme before the authorities do, setting a reminder for the renewal verdict is the smartest heist you can pull.
Tone: Roguish, Kinetic, Sharp
Last Updated: December 2025