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The Artful Dodger (TV Series)

The Artful Dodger

2023

Jeffrey Walker

Thomas Brodie-Sangster, David Thewlis, Jessica De Gouw, Maia Mitchell ...

6.8

369

TV Series. Drama. Thriller In 1850s Australia, the adult double life of Charles Dickens' famous prince of thieves Dodger now a surgeon, but who can't shake his predilection for crime.

	Media	Author	Review
		Maggie Lovitt Collider	"'The Artful Dodger' offers a delightful twist on a familiar character with a stellar cast and surprising story. It's one of the best shows to debut on the streamer this year"
		Caroline Siede The Daily Beast	"Though 'The Artful Dodger' is more pulpy than intellectual, there are touches of depth in its exploration of classism, patriarchy, colonialism, and medical advancement. (Dickens would be proud.)"
		Meredith Hobbs Coons AV Club	"A sharp, enjoyable 'Oliver Twist' spinoff"
		Matthew Gilbert Boston Globe	"What helps to make this curio of a show a little something more than a fast-paced distraction is David Thewlis (...) He brings a touch of the Dickensian to the proceedings"
		Daniel Fienberg The Hollywood Reporter	"For now, viewers can consider themselves at home with Brodie-Sangster, Mitchell and Thewlis, while not committing just yet to considering themselves part of the family"
		Lucy Mangan The Guardian	"Fast, furious and really great fun (...) Rating: ★★★★ (out of 5)"
		Joel Keller Decider	"'The Artful Dodger' doesn’t try to replicate the vibe of 'Oliver Twist'. It has its own vibe, one that moves quickly, is often funny, and is mostly entertaining to watch."
		Amelia Stout Slant	"All 'The Artful Dodger' offers is flimsy comedy, half-baked characterizations, and a dubious romantic subplot. (...) Rating: ★½ (out of 4)"
		Luke Buckmaster The Guardian	"Even when the plotting is a little familiar, the packaging feels fresh: it’s the show’s wild energy that keeps it zipping along. (...) Rating: ★★★★ (out of 5)"

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