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Season 2 – The Artful Dodger

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In the 1850s Australia, 15 years after the events of Oliver Twist, Jack Dawkins' past returns to haunt him as he moves back to the world of crime after leaving behind pick-pocketing to become a surgeon.
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The Artful Dodger — Season 2

Critics Reviews

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Craig Mathieson The Age (Australia) Mar 3
3/5
Energy overwhelms observation, which is fine unless you’re a stickler for historic detail. Go to Full Review
Sarah Dempster Guardian Feb 10
3/5
Huzzah for the pace and the balls. But boohoo for those who, having hoped for more than merely a louder re-tread of the first series, may now find themselves, as Fagin grumbles at one point, “a bit bleedin’ put out”. Go to Full Review
Revati Gelda Tell-Tale TV Feb 13
3.5/5
Season 2 confirms the show is at its best when the focus is on Jack Dawkins and Lady Belle Fox’s feverish romance. Go to Full Review
Joel Keller Decider Feb 11
While we still think The Artful Dodger is still a fun watch, we’re wary about the second season making jumping through story hoops to make sure Jack and Belle stay apart. Go to Full Review
Gissane Sophia Lady Geeks Media Feb 11
Season 2 is grittier, messier, and more thought-provoking, all while delivering the most deliciously intoxicating romance. Go to Full Review
Shelby Elpers Fangirlish Feb 10
The Artful Dodger uses those familiar threads to explore different sides of the characters and Port Victory. Go to Full Review
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LM T @LM000 1d Such a good show! Amazing cast, beautiful cinematography, yearning romance, comedic writting and Lady Belle is a feminist icon. Something for everyone. See more Samie N @RT39322068 4d It's been a while since I've watched anything that's grabbed my full attention, but this is a brilliant show, the writers have got this Spot on for me, comedy, drama, madness, distress and utter brilliance. As long as you do not question the likelihood hood of certain things happening at this time period and just enjoy what your seeing. I loved the nod to bridgerton style ball and really helped bridge the hole of that show if only for a shirt while. I have never done these reviews before and made an account to say how great this is. Hopefully for S3! See more Maddy C @RT38289805 May 5 I made a RT account just to review this show. 10/10 best thing I’ve ever watched See more Nava G @RT80871905 May 4 Finally an intoxicating historical romance again, mixed with messy, criminal energy! But is it really regarding the life circumstances of the criminal gang? Also so witty and funny and gut wrenching for all romance lovers. If there’s not going to be a 3 season I won’t understand the film world anymore. See more Bianca G @RT98068320 Apr 24 Almost watched the whole season in one sitting. I am OBSESSED. Absolutely loved seeing the progression of Belle & Jack's romance. Fagin and Fanny are such a hilarious duo. I also really really enjoyed seeing a different side to Sneed's character as he fought for Belle and Jack to both work at the hospital with him. I have been manifesting season 3 ever since I finished watching this season it is literally all that I can think about. I (SPOILER ALERT) really really hope that both Sneed & Fagin survive because I feel like both characters are so important to the series. I really think it would be perfect if this series ended up being 5-6 seasons long. There are so many interesting characters that the writers could do so much with but I also hope TAD doesn't end up as a 20+ seasons never ending show where they end up having to kill off all the OG characters and the show looses its sense of charm & changes completely. See more Sam A @Padlock Apr 13 Just fun and light easy watching even with the grisly scenes. This season like the first, champions for women's rights and the lower class. Great chemistry between Jack and Belle they bounce off one another and show that everyone, toff, poor, villain or hero is deserving of equal medical treatment See more Read all reviews
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Episodes

Episode 1 Aired Feb 10, 2026 Hangman Jack has a date with the noose; will Belle and Fagin be able to help our hero dodge his fate? Details Episode 2 Aired Feb 10, 2026 Entry Level Toff Belle and Jack find themselves up to their elbows in blood and trouble. Details Episode 3 Aired Feb 10, 2026 Belle of the Ball As Boxer closes in, Jack gatecrashes the masquerade ball to steal a dance with Lady Belle. Details Episode 4 Aired Feb 10, 2026 Platinum Belle finds herself out of her depth while Fagin and Dodger plot to steal something priceless. Details Episode 5 Aired Feb 10, 2026 Ice Melts Belle and Jack's secretive romance comes under threat and Fagin's enemy prepares to strike. Details Episode 6 Aired Feb 10, 2026 Bellybutton A revelation threatens Belle and Jack's romance, before a strange surgery forces them together. Details Episode 7 Aired Feb 10, 2026 Salt Peter An explosive scheme is hatched; Belle and Jack race against time to find a cure for cholera. Details Episode 8 Aired Feb 10, 2026 Change of Heart Lady Jane's secret shocks Belle to her core; Fagin considers a drastic way out of his predicament. Details
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Season Info

Creator
James McNamara
Executive Producer
David Maher, David Taylor, Jo Porter
Network
Hulu
Rating
TV-14
Genre
Adventure, Drama, Comedy, Romance
Original Language
Australian English
Release Date
Feb 10, 2026