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- 2023
- TV-14
- HULU
- 2023
- TV-14
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Summary In 1850s Australia, Jack Dawkins (Thomas Brodie-Sangster), aka The Artful Dodger, has begun a new life as a surgeon, but it is threatened by the arrival of Fagin (David Thewlis).
Created By: David Maher, James McNamara, David Taylor
- 2023
- TV-14
- HULU
- 2023
- TV-14
- HULU
The Artful Dodger
Season 1 Premiere: Nov 29, 2023
67
7.9
Summary In 1850s Australia, Jack Dawkins (Thomas Brodie-Sangster), aka The Artful Dodger, has begun a new life as a surgeon, but it is threatened by the arrival of Fagin (David Thewlis).
Created By: David Maher, James McNamara, David Taylor
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Metascore
Generally Favorable
Based on 11 Critic Reviews
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64% Positive
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27% Mixed
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9% Negative
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Metascore
Generally Favorable
Based on 11 Critic Reviews
67
64% Positive
7 Reviews
7 Reviews
27% Mixed
3 Reviews
3 Reviews
9% Negative
1 Review
1 Review
The twists and turns that the story takes keep everyone on edge, delivering satisfying episodes each step of the way.
And while the plotting is a little all over the place, the central characters are sharply written and the chemistry between the leads fantastic, particularly as a romance starts to blossom between Belle and Dodger. Whatever your preferred flavor of period piece TV, The Artful Dodger likely has something that will have you asking for more.
User Score
Generally Favorable
Based on 11 User Ratings
7.9
73% Positive
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27% Mixed
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0% Negative
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User Score
Generally Favorable
Based on 11 User Ratings
7.9
73% Positive
8 Ratings
8 Ratings
27% Mixed
3 Ratings
3 Ratings
0% Negative
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It’s great! Very funny. The best show I’ve seen in 2023. Needs a season 2 for sure
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It retains some heart and all of its easy charm. Let it lighten your mood and take your mind off things for an hour or so.
The Artful Dodger doesn’t try to replicate the vibe of Oliver Twist. It has its own vibe, one that moves quickly, is often funny, and is mostly entertaining to watch.
The script isn’t quite as sharp as, say, The Great or David Copperfield, but The Artful Dodger is still tremendously jolly and lots of fun. And completely disgusting.
Despite the added maturity of the main character, nothing in The Artful Dodger acquires much emotion or depth, but thanks in large part to leads Thomas Brodie-Sangster, Maia Mitchell and, adding instant credibility, David Thewlis, there’s some playful entertainment to be found.
In departing from most of the usual hallmarks of the Dickensian world—from its vividly atmospheric descriptions of London to its host of complex personalities—all The Artful Dodger offers is flimsy comedy, half-baked characterizations, and a dubious romantic subplot.
Most people are familiar with the title character of this series as the shifty young pickpocket who befriended Oliver Twist in the **** novel. This finds him (Thomas Brodie-Sangster) as a talented surgeon working in the penal colonies in 1850s Australia. Before long, his "mentor" in crime, Fagin (David Thewlis), shows up to encourage him back into a shady business. This jaunty series alternates between his unlawful exploits, his impressive accomplishments as a surgeon (with some bloody operations) and his attraction to the Governor's smart daughter (Maia Mitchell). Brodie-Sangster deftly holds his own against Thewlis' charmingly naughty characterization. Their escapades have a snappy pace and interesting supporting characters, including the evilest of villains (Damon Herriman). The enjoyable cast and adroit adventures combine to create an enjoyable period escapade.
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Production Company:
- Beach Road Pictures
- Curio Pictures
- Sony Pictures Television
Initial Release Date: Nov 29, 2023
Number of seasons: 1 Season
Rating: TV-14
