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Ritchie's Flair Meets Dickens' Grit in New Hit
30 Jul
Summary
- The series blends Guy Ritchie's heist style with Oliver Twist.
- Set in Australia, it's a sequel to the classic novel.
- It explores themes of love, duty, and social division.
The Artful Dodger, a Hulu and Disney+ original series, offers a surprising continuation of Charles Dickens' Oliver Twist, set in Australia 15 years after the events of the novel. The drama artfully combines the heist sensibilities and distinctive style of director Guy Ritchie with the beloved narrative of Dickens' work.
The series follows Jack Dawkins, now a trained surgeon, who is drawn back into a life of crime when his surrogate father, Norbert Fagin, seeks his help to evade a menacing police chief. Jack's burgeoning relationship with the governor's daughter, Lady Belle, complicates his new life, as she defies societal expectations to pursue him.
Praised for its adventurous spirit, romantic entanglements, and engaging plot, The Artful Dodger features elements of thrilling heists, surgical scenes, and compelling mysteries. The show has earned critical acclaim, boasting a near-perfect score on Rotten Tomatoes, and its second season premiered earlier this year.
With its critical success and compelling storylines, fans are eager for a third season to resolve lingering plot points. The fate of Fagin and other characters remains uncertain, and the series' future is not yet confirmed, though a renewal is hoped for.
