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 In Charles Dickens' Oliver Twist, the Artful Dodger, mentor to the main character, faced significant punishment for a minor crime, leading to various interpretations of his fate. The Artful Dodger is now reinvented in the Australian series “The Artful Dodger,” created by James McNamara, David Maher and David Taylor. This Hulu and Disney+ production strays away from Dickensian themes and presents a light-hearted medical romantic comedy set in the 1850s Port Victory colony. Jack Dawkins, now a decorated veteran and trained surgeon, faces the challenges of his profession in a medical landscape that resembles a bloody circus show. The story features Lady Belle Fox, the governor's daughter, who aspires to become a doctor against society's expectations. Complications arise with the arrival of convicts, including the scheming Fagin, who seek to lure Jack back into a life of crime. Creators: James McNamara, David Maher, David Taylor Stars: Thomas Brodie-Sangster, David Thewlis, Ma...