Maia Mitchell | The Artful Dodger

• Created by: James McNamara, David Maher, David Taylor
• Inspired by: Oliver Twist by Charles Dickens
• Written by: James McNamara, Andrew Knight, Vivienne Walshe, Dan Knight
• Directed by: Jeffrey Walker, Corrie Chen, Gracie Otto
• Starring: Thomas Brodie-Sangster, David Thewlis, Maia Mitchell
• Composer: Antony Partos
• No. of series: 1
• No. of episodes: 8
• Executive producers: James McNamara, David Maher, David Taylor, Jo Porter
• Producers: Jeffrey Walker, Ross Allsop
• Cinematography: Damian Wyvill, Campbell Brown
• Running time: 60 minutes
• Production companies: Beach Road Pictures, Curio Pictures, Sony Pictures Television
• Network: Disney+
• Release: 29 November 2023 – present

In 1850s Australia, Jack Dawkins, a former Royal Navy surgeon, establishes himself as a respected young doctor. However, an old acquaintance, Fagin, resurfaces, forcing Jack, once a London-based pickpocket known as the "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.

"The Yankee Dodge"

• Season: 1
• Episode: 1
• Directed by: Jeffrey Walker
• Written by: James McNamara
• Premiere: 29 November 2023

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. With a huge gambling debt, caused by losing at cards to Darius, Dodger agrees to a final sting. Adding to his stress, the Governor's daughter, Lady Belle Fox , wants Dawkins to train her to become the colony’s first female surgeon.

"Blessings of St. Coccyx"

• Season: 1
• Episode: 2
• Directed by: Jeffrey Walker
• Written by: Andrew Knight
• Premiere: 29 November 2023

Belle receives first day training and decides the hospital needs a makeover. Fagin trys to fence the necklace but it's to hot to handle. He has to get creative. Trying to steal 500 sovereigns, Dodger and Fagin witness Darius in a compromising position. A drunken McGregor performs surgery on his friend in which Jack and Belle step in to take over. Jack with Fagin's assistance outwit Darius to clear his debt.

"Dead Men's Secrets"

• Season: 1
• Episode: 3
• Directed by: Corrie Chen
• Written by: James McNamara
• Premiere: 29 November 2023

With suspicion from the robbery falling on Dodger and Fagin, Gaines plots to bring the duo to justice. Fagin uses his instincts to find the missing money. Belle uses her knowledge to create a antiseptic. Darius attempts to rope Jack into a boxing match. Belle is delighted that Jack asks her to assist in some brain surgery. A chance of some graverobbing ends in near disaster. 

"The Stitch Up"

• Season: 1
• Episode: 4
• Directed by: Corrie Chen
• Written by: Vivienne Walsh
• Premiere: 29 November 2023

Darius in a fit of rage slashes Rotti's neck which required emergency surgery. Fagin reaches out to Red who stole the soldiers payroll. Belle invites Jack to a Governor's dinner because Professor MacGregor plans to retire meaning that his position as Head Surgeon is up for grabs. Rotti needs more surgery and Belle coaches Jack though the procedure. Fagin serves up Gaines’ wife and Darius. Sneed verbally attacks Dodger at the Governor’s dinner. Belle discovers during an argument with Jack that he has reading disability. 

"The Duel"

• Season: 1
• Episode: 5
• Directed by: Gracie Otto
• Written by: Andrew Knight
• Premiere: 29 November 2023

Fagin plots to swap a valuable barrel with a fake. Sensing an opportunity Sneed proposes to Belle. Jack annoys Sneed by given a second opinion for a patient. Jack operates with Belle assisting. Sneed and Dodger’s rivalry culminates in a duel. Belle makes the Governor intervene but bullets still fly. Sneed receives a leg wound, Professor MacGregor plans to amputate but Belle incapacitate him. Jack allows Belle to operate on Sneed.

"Bully in the Alley"

• Season: 1
• Episode: 6
• Directed by: Gracie Otto
• Written by: James McNamara & Vivienne Walsh
• Premiere: 29 November 2023

Gaines plans to rid the colony of crime. He convinces the Governor of a liquor ban. A raid by the redcoats results in violence and deaths. Fagin hears were the liquor is being transported and sets a plan. Red seizes the chance first but gets captured. Fanny makes a play for Sneed. Gaines offers Red a deal but her waters break and must undergo emergency surgery. Red refuses to let a man touch her so Jack is forced to ask Belle to operate. Belle performs a cesarean and the Dodger inspires some body snatching.

"Wet Lettuce"

• Season: 1
• Episode: 7
• Directed by: Jeffrey Walker
• Written by: Andrew Knight & Dan Knight
• Premiere: 29 November 2023

Sensing Fagin is up to no good, Jack follows him into a warehouse where he comes face to face with his nemesis, "Monks". Fagin reveals his plan to attempt a risky gold heist. To add to Jack's woes Oliver Twist sails into colony. Belle's mother, the Governors wife, warns Jack to stay away from her daughter. During a Governor's dinner in honour of Oliver, Fagin's gang create a diversion to steal the gold only to be double-crossed. Belle reveals her secret to Jack.

"Untapped Potential"

• Season: 1
• Episode: 8
• Directed by: Jeffrey Walker
• Written by: James McNamara
• Premiere: 29 November 2023

Jack gets caught in Belle's room by her mother. Fagin figures out who has the gold. Belle self diagnoses Aortic aneurysm but only Jack believes her. Gaines offers Fagin a pardon if he can betray Jack. Fagin gets the better against Oliver Twist. Jack attempts risky surgery to save Belle but is betrayed and arrested by Gaines.