Disney+ released a new Aussie series last week called The Artful Dodger, which is a fresh take on the Charles Dickens novel Oliver Twist, set in Australia in the 1850s.
Viewers have quickly become captivated by the irreverent take on the classic novel, which stars English actor Thomas Brodie-Sangster, 33, as the title character.
Fans have taken to social media to gush over its gripping story, incredible performances by Thomas and Aussie actress Maia Mitchell, 30, and eye-popping period accuracy.
‘Maia and Thomas’ acting in the show is on top. The last ep completely wrecked me… Beautiful writing plus amazing acting = bawling my eyes on the floor,’ one emotional fan wrote.
‘Someone needs to watch the Artful Dodger so I have someone to gush with about how fun and entertaining it is. What an interesting concept,’ a second person added.
Disney+ released a new Aussie series last week called The Artful Dodger, which is a fresh take on the Charles Dickens novel Oliver Twist, set in Australia in the 1850s. Pictured: Lead actor Thomas Brodie-Sangster
Meanwhile, other users chipped in to comment on how effortlessly the lead actors tackled their challenging roles.
‘The Artful Dodger is so good. Maia as Lady Belle is so lovely!’ one eager viewer wrote.
‘It is really good. An easy to watch show and the main guy is so cute,’ another added.
‘The show is actually so good. Like Oh My God,’ wrote a third person.
Set in 1850s Australia, it follows the adventures of one-time teen thief Jack Dawkins, also known as ‘The Artful Dodger’, 15-years after the story of the Dickens novel ended.
In the series, Jack now practices as a surgeon in the colony of Port Victory.
Viewers have quickly become captivated by the irreverent take on the classic novel, which stars English actor Thomas Brodie-Sangster, 33, as the title character 15 years. Pictured Thomas and lead actress Maia Mitchell
Fans have taken to social media to gush over its gripping story and incredible performances
Set in 1850s Australia, it follows the adventures of one-time teen thief Jack Dawkins, also known as ‘The Artful Dodger’, 15-years after the story of the Dickens novel ended
The story centres on what happens when Jack’s former gang-leader arrives in Australia to lure his former pickpocketing protégé back into a life of crime.
Joining The Queen’s Gambit star Brodie-Sangster in the action-filled series is veteran British favourite David Thewlis (Harry Potter) from the Netflix drama The Sandman.
Thewlis plays Dickens’ iconic Fagin character, once a key ally of The Artful Dodger, after they once led a gang of thieves in the slums of London.
Wentworth star Susie Porter is also featured, along side fan favourite Kym Gyngell (Black Snow), Jack Irish star Damien Garvey and Jessica De Gouw.
The Artful Dodger is now streaming on Disney+
The story centres on what happens when Jack’s former gang-leader Fagin arrives in Australia to lure his former protégé back into a life of crime. Pictured: Harry Potter star David Thewlis as Fagin in a scene from Disney+ series The Artful Dodger
