Series synopsis
The Artful Dodger is an Australian drama crime action & adventure television series that premiered on Disney+ on November 29, 2023. It was created by David Maher, David Taylor, James McNamara. It stars Thomas Brodie-Sangster, David Thewlis, Maia Mitchell and Damon Herriman.
It's a tale of reinvention, betrayal, redemption, and love with a twist. Jack Dawkins is The Artful Dodger, whose pickpocketing fingers have become the skilled hands of a surgeon. He is torn between an impossible love and the criminal underworld he secretly craves. This will require Artfulness.
Premise
It's a tale of reinvention, betrayal, redemption, and love with a twist. Jack Dawkins is The Artful Dodger, whose pickpocketing fingers have become the skilled hands of a surgeon. He is torn between an impossible love and the criminal underworld he secretly craves. This will require Artfulness.
Premise: The Dodger is in.
Cast and characters
Leading cast
- Thomas Brodie-Sangster as Jack Dawkins
- David Thewlis as Norbert Fagin
- Maia Mitchell as Belle Fox
- Damon Herriman as Lucien Gaines
- Luke Bracey as Henry Boxer
- Vivienne Awosoga as Hetty Baggett
- Albert Latailakepa as Aputi Savea
- Aljin Abella as Flashbang Rivera
Supporting cast
- Brigid Zengeni as Rotty Falkirk
- Tim Minchin as Darius Cracksworth
- Miranda Tapsell as Red Scrubbs
- Luke Carroll as Tim Billiberllary
- Kim Gyngell as Alistair McGregor
- Nicholas Burton as Rainsford Sneed
- Susie Porter as Jane Fox
- Jessica De Gouw as Peggy Gaines
- Andrea Demetriades as Marianne Cracksworth
- Justin Smith as Tinkler Duckett
- Tom Budge as Hon Mortimer Smales
- Akita Priston-Turner as Mrs Wellings
Guest cast
- Vivienne Awosoga as Hetty Baggett
- Albert Latailakepa as Aputi Savea
- Aljin Abella as Flashbang Rivera
- Brigid Zengeni as Rotty Falkirk
- Tim Minchin as Darius Cracksworth
- Miranda Tapsell as Red Scrubbs
- Luke Carroll as Tim Billiberllary
- Kim Gyngell as Alistair McGregor
- Nicholas Burton as Rainsford Sneed
- Susie Porter as Jane Fox
- Jessica De Gouw as Peggy Gaines
- Andrea Demetriades as Marianne Cracksworth
Episodes
This series spans 2 seasons with 16 episodes.
| Season | Episodes | First aired | Last aired |
|---|---|---|---|
| Season 1 | 8 | November 28, 2023 | November 29, 2023 |
| Season 2 | 8 | February 10, 2026 | February 10, 2026 |
| Episode | Title | Air date |
|---|---|---|
| 1 |
The Yankee Dodge With a huge gambling debt, coinciding with the return of Fagin, Dodger agrees to a final sting. |
November 29, 2023 |
| 2 |
Blessings of St. Coccyx Trying to steal 500 sovereigns, Dodger and Fagin witness Darius in a compromising position. |
November 29, 2023 |
| 3 |
Dead Men's Secrets With Gaines planning their demise, the pressure is on Dodger and Fagin to find the missing money. |
November 29, 2023 |
| Episode | Title | Air date |
|---|---|---|
| 1 |
Hangman Jack has a date with the noose. Will Belle and Fagin be able to help our hero dodge his fate? |
February 10, 2026 |
| 2 |
Entry Level Toff Belle and Jack find themselves up to their elbows in blood and trouble. |
February 10, 2026 |
| 3 |
Belle of the Ball As Boxer closes in, Jack gatecrashes the masquerade ball to steal a dance with Lady Belle. |
February 10, 2026 |
Production
Release
| Original network/platform | Disney+ |
|---|---|
| First aired | November 29, 2023 |
| Last aired | February 10, 2026 |
| Status | continue |