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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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Audience Reviews

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Sophia J. @RT56814113 1h I LOVE this show it is so refreshing. I watched both seasons in three days and I absolutely need a third. See more Conrad C @sosopoptart 6h You can tell that this show was made to be fun, and sometimes that comes at the expense of real emotion and accurate reactions to the horrors committed. The second season feels much like the first, but a little less fresh this time. The soundtrack has not gotten old, though, and Antony Partos does a lot to improve my impression of this season. The best parts are always Jack and Lady Jane, and I never could muster much interest in the antics of Fagin, despite being played by David Thewlis. See more Lauren K. @Laurenkapinos 3d Amazing amazing season I need a continuation, this show brings such a fresh break into shows of today it’s honestly so refreshing I love it! See more Sergio H @Andres_Hdez 4d The second season of "The Artful Dodger" is even more exciting and ambitious than the first, with a more intense pace and a deeper exploration of the characters and their relationships. The series continues to be a perfect blend of medicine, crime, and drama, with a cast that shines in every scene.……..🤩🤩 and I'm already eagerly awaiting what the third season has in store for us.🤩🤩 See more Victoria B @Vi.ewer 6d As much as I loved season 1, aspecially the work of Thomas Brodie-Sangster, who I think is a brilliant actor, season 2 was a great dissapointment. Not only for its loose and messy structure, but also for its multiple short and forsaken plots that could have filled the show till the very end. What's the worst, the uncertainty of the storytellers as to the quality of this season could be seen from the very beginning. The opening sequences look as if they were written to immidiately bring the viewer's attention and prevent him from quitting. Same goes for the ending with its many plots hung in nearly critical moments, what leaves us with a very unpleasent feeling of simply being forced (not engaged) to watch the next season (if there will be one) just to find an answer that will simply be yes or no. See more LacosteTK T @LacosteTK Mar 4 This Show Is Up There With The Likes Of The Gilded Age And Downton Abbey, Well Written, Complex Characters And Believable Motivations, It Looks Rough And Lived In, The Costumes Are Dirty And Rugged And I Love The Fact That It's About Love, We Hardly Have Shows About Romance These Days For God Knows Why! We Need More Shows Like This. I Can't Wait For Season 3 And I Hope It Will Be As Good As Season 1 And 2 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