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The Artful Dodger

"The Dodger is in."

TV Show TV-14 2023 8.1 /10 Returning
Disney+ A Disney+ Original
Created by David Maher, David Taylor, James McNamara

Set in a world where crime meets medicine, The Artful Dodger follows Jack Dawkins as he redefines his life from street pickpocket to skilled surgeon. The man known as the Dodger has traded quick hands for a steady scalpel, but his past keeps tugging at the edges of his new calling. A forbidden... Read more

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Streaming availability last verified: February 02, 2026

About The Artful Dodger

Set in a world where crime meets medicine, The Artful Dodger follows Jack Dawkins as he redefines his life from street pickpocket to skilled surgeon. The man known as the Dodger has traded quick hands for a steady scalpel, but his past keeps tugging at the edges of his new calling. A forbidden romance complicates his path, pulling him toward underworld that once shaped him. As he balances precision in the operating room with the pull of outlaw codes, he discovers that true artistry may demand more than steady hands. The show threads reinvention, betrayal and redemption into a high stakes drama that never stays still. Every choice tests his oath as a healer against the pull of the street.

Produced in 2023 as a drama from creators David Taylor, David Maher and James McNamara, the series centers on Thomas Brodie-Sangster as Jack Dawkins with David Thewlis and Maia Mitchell in key roles. It promises a sharp, character driven edge.

Audiences have responded warmly, with an 8.0 out of 10 average from 189 votes signaling solid reception. The show foregrounds themes of reinvention and moral conflict, pairing a surgeon's exacting craft with a hardened hunger for the criminal underworld and a dangerous love that tests loyalty and boundaries across audiences.

Details

Release Date
November 29, 2023
Rating
TV-14
User Ratings
192 votes
Type
TV Series
Seasons
2
Episodes
16
Network
Disney+
Status
Returning Series
Genres
Drama, Crime, Action & Adventure
Country
Australia
Studio
Beach Road Pictures +1 more
External Links
View on IMDB

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Cast

Thomas Brodie-Sangster

Thomas Brodie-Sangster

Dr Jack Dawkins

David Thewlis

David Thewlis

Norbert Fagin

Maia Mitchell

Maia Mitchell

Lady Belle Fox

Created by: David Maher, David Taylor, James McNamara

Seasons (2 seasons, 16 episodes)

Season 1

Season 1

8 episodes - 2023

Season 2

Season 2

8 episodes - 2026

Frequently Asked Questions

The Artful Dodger is available to stream on Disney+ and Hulu.

Yes, The Artful Dodger is available to stream on Disney+.

The Artful Dodger has 2 seasons with a total of 16 episodes.

With a rating of 8.1/10 from 192 viewers, The Artful Dodger is highly recommended and considered excellent by most viewers.

Set in a world where crime meets medicine, The Artful Dodger follows Jack Dawkins as he redefines his life from street pickpocket to skilled surgeon. The man known as the Dodger has traded quick hands for a steady scalpel, but his past keeps tugging at the edges of his new calling. A forbidden ro...

The Artful Dodger stars Thomas Brodie-Sangster, David Thewlis, and Maia Mitchell.

The Artful Dodger was created by David Maher, David Taylor, and James McNamara.

The Artful Dodger was released on November 29, 2023.

The Artful Dodger is a Drama, Crime, and Action & Adventure series.

Thomas Brodie-Sangster plays Dr Jack Dawkins, the Artful Dodger. He’s depicted as a surgeon torn between an impossible love and the criminal underworld.

David Thewlis portrays Norbert Fagin. Fagin is a central figure within the show's crime underworld.

Maia Mitchell plays Lady Belle Fox. Her character is part of the show's romantic and dramatic arcs.

The Artful Dodger is rated TV-14, so it's suitable for viewers 14 and up. It features crime, drama and action elements.