The Artful Dodger

The Artful Dodger is an Australian Disney+ and Hulu streaming series based on the character of the same name from the Charles Dickens novel Oliver Twist. The series follows the eponymous Dodger, who is lured into his old life of crime by his former boss, Fagin.
==Synopsis==
Set in 1850's Australia, the series focuses on Dodger, a professional surgeon that cannot shake his predilection for crime.Disney+ Series ‘The Artful Dodger’ to Star Thomas Brodie-Sangster, David Thewlis and Maia Mitchell
==Cast==
*Thomas Brodie-Sangster as Dodger
**Finn Treacy as Young Dodger
*David Thewlis as Fagin
*Maia Mitchell as Lady Belle Fox
*Damon Herriman as Captain Lucien Gaines
*Miranda Tapsell as Red/Frances Scrubbs
*Tim Minchin as Harbour Master Darius Cracksworth
*Susie Porter as Lady Jane Fox
*Kym Gyngell as Professor Alistair McGregor
*Damien Garvey as Governor Edmund Fox
*Jessica De Gouw as Peggy Gaines
*Andrea Demetriades as Marianne Cracksworth
*Luke Carroll as Tim Billiberliary
*Huw Higginson as Father Cruikshanks
*Lucy-Rose Leonard as Lady Fanny Fox
*Nicholas Burton as Dr. Rainsford Sneed
*Jude Hyland as Charlie Salt
*Brigid Zengeni as Rosemary "Rotty" Falkirk
*Albert Latailakepa as Aputi Savea
==Episodes==
No. inSeries 	No. inSeason 	Title 	Director 	Writer 	Air date
01 	01 	"The Yankee Dodge" 	Jeffrey Walker 	James McNamaraDavid MaherDavid Taylor 	November 29, 2023
With a huge gambling debt, coinciding with the return of Fagin, Dodger agrees to a final sting. 	With a huge gambling debt, coinciding with the return of Fagin, Dodger agrees to a final sting. 	With a huge gambling debt, coinciding with the return of Fagin, Dodger agrees to a final sting. 	With a huge gambling debt, coinciding with the return of Fagin, Dodger agrees to a final sting. 	With a huge gambling debt, coinciding with the return of Fagin, Dodger agrees to a final sting. 	With a huge gambling debt, coinciding with the return of Fagin, Dodger agrees to a final sting.
02 	02 	"Blessings of St. Coccyx" 	Jeffrey Walker 	Andrew KnightJames McNamaraDavid Maher 	November 29, 2023
Trying to steal 500 sovereigns, Dodger and Fagin witness Darius in a compromising situation. 	Trying to steal 500 sovereigns, Dodger and Fagin witness Darius in a compromising situation. 	Trying to steal 500 sovereigns, Dodger and Fagin witness Darius in a compromising situation. 	Trying to steal 500 sovereigns, Dodger and Fagin witness Darius in a compromising situation. 	Trying to steal 500 sovereigns, Dodger and Fagin witness Darius in a compromising situation. 	Trying to steal 500 sovereigns, Dodger and Fagin witness Darius in a compromising situation.
03 	03 	"Dead Men's Secrets" 	Corrie Chen 	James McNamaraDavid MaherDavid Taylor 	November 29, 2023
With Gaines planning their demise, the pressure is on Dodger and Fagin to find the money. 	With Gaines planning their demise, the pressure is on Dodger and Fagin to find the money. 	With Gaines planning their demise, the pressure is on Dodger and Fagin to find the money. 	With Gaines planning their demise, the pressure is on Dodger and Fagin to find the money. 	With Gaines planning their demise, the pressure is on Dodger and Fagin to find the money. 	With Gaines planning their demise, the pressure is on Dodger and Fagin to find the money.
04 	04 	"The Stitch Up" 	Corrie Chen 	Vivienne WalsheJames McNamaraDavid Maher 	November 29, 2023
Fagin serves up Gaines' wife and Darius. Sneed attacks Dodger at the Governor's dinner. 	Fagin serves up Gaines' wife and Darius. Sneed attacks Dodger at the Governor's dinner. 	Fagin serves up Gaines' wife and Darius. Sneed attacks Dodger at the Governor's dinner. 	Fagin serves up Gaines' wife and Darius. Sneed attacks Dodger at the Governor's dinner. 	Fagin serves up Gaines' wife and Darius. Sneed attacks Dodger at the Governor's dinner. 	Fagin serves up Gaines' wife and Darius. Sneed attacks Dodger at the Governor's dinner.
05 	05 	"The Duel" 	Gracie Otto 	Andrew KnightDan KnightJames McNamara 	November 29, 2023
Fagin plots to swap a valuable barrel with a fake. Sneed and Dodger's rivalry culminates in a duel.	Fagin plots to swap a valuable barrel with a fake. Sneed and Dodger's rivalry culminates in a duel.	Fagin plots to swap a valuable barrel with a fake. Sneed and Dodger's rivalry culminates in a duel.	Fagin plots to swap a valuable barrel with a fake. Sneed and Dodger's rivalry culminates in a duel.	Fagin plots to swap a valuable barrel with a fake. Sneed and Dodger's rivalry culminates in a duel.	Fagin plots to swap a valuable barrel with a fake. Sneed and Dodger's rivalry culminates in a duel.
06 	06 	"Bully in the Alley" 	Gracie Otto 	Vivienne WalsheJames McNamaraDavid Maher 	November 29, 2023
Gaines plans to rid the colony of crime. Red is captured and must undergo emergency surgery. 	Gaines plans to rid the colony of crime. Red is captured and must undergo emergency surgery. 	Gaines plans to rid the colony of crime. Red is captured and must undergo emergency surgery. 	Gaines plans to rid the colony of crime. Red is captured and must undergo emergency surgery. 	Gaines plans to rid the colony of crime. Red is captured and must undergo emergency surgery. 	Gaines plans to rid the colony of crime. Red is captured and must undergo emergency surgery.
07 	07 	"Wet Lettuce" 	Jeffrey Walker 	Andrew KnightDan KnightJames McNamara 	November 29, 2023
Fagin and Dodger attempt a risky heist in pursuit of gold. Belle reveals her secret to Jack. 	Fagin and Dodger attempt a risky heist in pursuit of gold. Belle reveals her secret to Jack. 	Fagin and Dodger attempt a risky heist in pursuit of gold. Belle reveals her secret to Jack. 	Fagin and Dodger attempt a risky heist in pursuit of gold. Belle reveals her secret to Jack. 	Fagin and Dodger attempt a risky heist in pursuit of gold. Belle reveals her secret to Jack. 	Fagin and Dodger attempt a risky heist in pursuit of gold. Belle reveals her secret to Jack.
08 	08 	"Untapped Potential" 	Jeffrey Walker 	James McNamaraDavid MaherDavid Taylor 	November 29, 2023
Jack attempts to save Belle but is betrayed and arrested by Gaines. 	Jack attempts to save Belle but is betrayed and arrested by Gaines. 	Jack attempts to save Belle but is betrayed and arrested by Gaines. 	Jack attempts to save Belle but is betrayed and arrested by Gaines. 	Jack attempts to save Belle but is betrayed and arrested by Gaines. 	Jack attempts to save Belle but is betrayed and arrested by Gaines.
==Release==
The series was released on Disney+'s Star hub in Australia on November 29, 2023. It was also released on Star+ in Latin America and Hulu in the United States on the same day.
The series later made its debut on Disney+ on January 17, 2024.
==References==
Category:Disney+ Originals
Category:Disney shows
Category:Hulu