Hulu renews The Artful Dodger for third and final season

Streaming service Hulu has officially renewed the period drama series "The Artful Dodger" for a third and final season, as announced on August 4, 2026. The critically acclaimed Australian original, which premiered in 2023, will return to conclude its story with production set to begin in Sydney in the coming months. The decision follows the release of the show's second season earlier this year.

The series, a sequel to Charles Dickens's "Oliver Twist," is set in 1850s Australia and follows the adult life of Jack Dawkins, known as the Artful Dodger. Having escaped his criminal past in London to become a respected surgeon in the colony of Port Victory, Dawkins finds his new life threatened when his former mentor, Fagin, resurfaces, pulling him back into a world of crime and moral conflict. The narrative also explores his complex relationship with Lady Belle Fox, a governor's daughter with ambitions of becoming a surgeon herself.

All main cast members are confirmed to return for the final installment. Thomas Brodie-Sangster stars as Jack Dawkins, with David Thewlis reprising his role as Fagin and Maia Mitchell returning as Lady Belle Fox. The show has garnered significant praise...