Will The Artful Dodger Be Renewed For Season 2 On Hulu?

Summary:

• The Artful Dodger is an Australian period drama that is streaming on Hulu.
• The show premiered in November 2023 and received a positive response from the audience.
• According to Maia Mitchell, who plays Lady Belle, the cast is still in the dark about a possible renewal.

Since the release of Netflix 's Bridgerton in 2020, the period drama genre is experiencing another wave of popularity. Slightly modernized, but still very immersive and compelling, shows like The Buccaneers and The Gilded Age have been nothing but a hit all the way through 2023.

Among the newcomers was the Australian production The Artful Dodger. The story of a former con man turned brilliant but stubborn surgeon, Jack Dawkins, hit all the right notes for audiences looking for a new period piece.

From costumes and sets that transported viewers back to the 1850s to just enough sexual tension to make viewers fall in love with some of the leads, the show proved to be a hit. Were it not for a rather niche genre, no one would even question the show's return. But the tendency to overlook period pieces still has fans worried.

The Artful Dodger Season 2 Release Date

Led by Thomas Sangster and Maia Mitchell, The Artful Dodger has a lot of potential for a dramatic and action-packed season 2. With Belle in great danger, and Jack betrayed by Gaines and arrested, there is a lot to go through to bring the two of them to closure.

The story of Jack and Belle is far from over, and fans are eagerly awaiting any news from the streamer.

Disney Plus, who originally had the rights for the production, as well as Hulu, who now distributes it, have yet to announce a decision. What is known, however, is that the show's cast would be thrilled to return for season 2 and see where it takes the characters. Maia Mitchell confirmed this speaking to TVLine.

“I would do that show forever, so I have my fingers crossed. I’m just as in the dark as everyone else, but I know that it’s definitely on the table,” the actress said.

At this point, all viewers can do is keep their fingers crossed and spread the word about the show on social media. The Artful Dodger season 1 now sits with a 92% critics score and 95% audience rating on Rotten Tomatoes and has a pretty good chance of getting renewed soon.

If you agree that The Artful Dodger deserves a second installment and can't wait to see Jack get out of another sticky situation, be sure to stay tuned for all the latest news and behind-the-scenes updates. In the meantime, you can revisit the first season by streaming it on Hulu.

Source: TVLine