The Artful Dodger
Created by
  • James McNamara
  • David Maher
  • David Taylor
Inspired byOliver Twist
by Charles Dickens
Written by
Directed by
Starring
ComposerAntony Partos[1]
Country of originAustralia
Original languageEnglish
No. of series1
No. of episodes8
Production
Executive producers
  • James McNamara
  • David Maher
  • David Taylor
  • Jo Porter
Producers
  • Jeffrey Walker
  • Ross Allsop
Cinematography
  • Damian Wyvill
  • Campbell Brown
Running time60 minutes
Production companies
Original release
NetworkDisney+ Star
Release29 November 2023 (2023-11-29) –
present

The Artful Dodger is a 2023 television series produced by Sony Pictures Television's Curio Pictures and Beach Road Pictures for streaming service Disney+. It is a sequel that includes characters from the classic Charles Dickens novel Oliver Twist (1838).[2] It features Thomas Brodie-Sangster as the eponymous Artful Dodger and David Thewlis as Fagin. The eight-part series is created by James McNamara, David Maher and David Taylor. It is directed and produced by Jeffrey Walker. Also directing are Corrie Chen and Gracie Otto.

Synopsis

In 1850s Australia, Jack Dawkins, formerly a navy surgeon, establishes himself as a respected young surgeon in the colony. However, an old acquaintance, Fagin, resurfaces, forcing Jack, once a London-based pickpocket known as Artful Dodger, back into a life of crime. Jack forms an attachment to the governor's daughter, who aspires to be a surgeon. As Jack's past intersects with the present and external forces jeopardise his goals, the narrative unfolds, raising questions about whether he can genuinely reshape his life in the colony as he had envisioned.[3]

Cast

Main cast

Recurring and guest cast

Episodes

No.TitleDirected byWritten byOriginal release date [4]
1"The Yankee Dodge"Jeffrey WalkerJames McNamara29 November 2023 (2023-11-29)
With a huge gambling debt, coinciding with the return of Fagin, Dodger agrees to a final sting.[5]
2"Blessings of St. Coccyx"Jeffrey WalkerAndrew Knight29 November 2023 (2023-11-29)
Trying to steal 500 sovereigns, Dodger and Fagin witness Darius in a compromising position.[5]
3"Dead Men's Secrets"Corrie ChenJames McNamara29 November 2023 (2023-11-29)
With Gaines planning their demise, the pressure is on Dodger and Fagin to find the missing money.[5]
4"The Stitch Up"Corrie ChenVivienne Walsh29 November 2023 (2023-11-29)
Fagin serves up Gaines’ wife and Darius. Sneed attacks Dodger at the Governor’s dinner.[5]
5"The Duel"Gracie OttoAndrew Knight29 November 2023 (2023-11-29)
Fagin plots to swap a valuable barrel with a fake. Sneed and Dodger’s rivalry culminates in a duel.[5]
6"Bully in the Alley"Gracie OttoJames McNamara & Vivienne Walsh29 November 2023 (2023-11-29)
Gaines plans to rid the colony of crime. Red is captured and must undergo emergency surgery.[5]
7"Wet Lettuce"Jeffrey WalkerAndrew Knight & Dan Knight29 November 2023 (2023-11-29)
Fagin and Dodger attempt a risky heist in pursuit of gold. Belle reveals her secret to Jack.[5]
8"Untapped Potential"Jeffrey WalkerJames McNamara29 November 2023 (2023-11-29)
Jack attempts to save Belle but is betrayed and arrested by Gaines.[5]

Production

The project was announced in 2022.[6][7] The eight-part series is a co-production between Sony Pictures Television's Curio Pictures and Beach Road Pictures. Jo Porter represents Curio Pictures as executive producer, while David Maher and David Taylor executive produce for Beach Road Pictures.[8]

It is created by James McNamara, David Maher and David Taylor. Writers on the series include McNamara, Andrew Knight, Vivienne Walshe and Dan Knight, with Miranda Tapsell as a story consultant. It is produced by Jeffrey Walker, who is also a director alongside Corrie Chen and Gracie Otto.[9]

Casting

In November 2022, the lead cast was confirmed as including David Thewlis, Thomas Brodie-Sangster and Maia Mitchell.[10]

Filming

Filming took place in Sydney, New South Wales.[11]

Broadcast

The series was released in Australia on streaming service Disney+, via its Star hub, on 29 November 2023.[12][13] Internationally, it also premiered on Star+ in Latin America and on Hulu in the United States.[12]

In the United Kingdom and Ireland, the series will premiere on Disney+ on 17 January 2024.[14]

Reception

Luke Buckmaster in The Guardian gave it four stars out of five describing it as “darkly comedic”, and praised the editing which helps the series maintain a “wild energy”.[15]

References

  1. ↑ "Antony Partos Scoring Disney+'s & Hulu's 'The Artful Dodger'". Film Music Reporter. 24 October 2023. Retrieved 26 October 2023.
  2. ↑ Fienberg, Daniel (28 November 2023). "'The Artful Dodger' Review: Hulu's Breezy Aussie 'Oliver Twist' Spinoff". The Hollywood Reporter. Retrieved 1 December 2023.
  3. ↑ Mitchell, Harriet (27 August 2023). "First look at Game of Thrones star as The Artful Dodger in new Dickens adaptation". Digital Spy. Retrieved 29 August 2023.
  4. ↑ "Shows A-Z – The Artful Dodger on Disney+". The Futon Critic. Retrieved 31 October 2023.
  5. 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 "THE ARTFUL DODGER - Season 1". Hulu. Retrieved 3 December 2023.
  6. ↑ Kelly, Vivienne (17 May 2022). "Disney Plus Reveals Nine New Local Originals for Australia". Variety. Retrieved 29 August 2023.
  7. ↑ "THOMAS BRODIE-SANGSTER, DAVID THEWLIS AND MAIA MITCHELL TO STAR IN DISNEY+ AUSTRALIAN ORIGINAL SERIES "THE ARTFUL DODGER"". Disney.co.uk. 2 December 2022. Retrieved 29 August 2023.
  8. ↑ Shackleton, Liz (24 August 2023). "'The Artful Dodger': Disney Unveils First Look Images, November 29 Launch Date For Australian Series Starring Thomas Brodie-Sangster". Deadline Hollywood. Retrieved 29 August 2023.
  9. ↑ "The Artful Dodger' Is Ready to Fight in First Images From Disney+ 'Oliver Twist' Sequel Series". Collider. 24 August 2023. Retrieved 29 August 2023.
  10. ↑ Frater, Patrick (29 November 2023). "David Thewlis, Thomas Brodie-Sangster and Maia Mitchell Head Cast of Disney Series 'The Artful Dodger,' Australian Twist on Charles Dickens Story". Variety. Retrieved 29 August 2023.
  11. ↑ Brandle, Lars (24 August 2023). "Thomas Brodie-Sangster, Tim Minchin Star In Disney's Australian Production of 'The Artful Dodger': First Look". Variety. Retrieved 29 August 2023.
  12. 1 2 Cremona, Patrick (24 August 2023). "Artful Dodger gives first look at Thomas Brodie-Sangster in new series". Radio Times. Retrieved 29 August 2023.
  13. ↑ Knox, David (24 August 2023). "Airdate: The Artful Dodger". TV Tonight. TV Tonight. Retrieved 5 October 2023.
  14. ↑ Ellwood-Hughes, Pip (7 November 2023). "'The Artful Dodger' to premiere on Disney+ in January 2024 – watch the trailer". Entertainment Focus. Music Focus. Retrieved 9 November 2023.
  15. ↑ "The Artful Dodger review – this zippy Dickensian spin-off is a very good time". The Guardian. 28 November 2023. Retrieved 29 November 2023.
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