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The Artful Dodger Season 3 Is Officially Happening

5 August 2026

A high-octane third and final season has been greenlit and promises to be packed with more grit, bigger heists and bolder hijinks

The Australian Original Premium Scripted Series Is Back

The renewal comes off the back of The Artful Dodger’s local and international success as the most viewed Australian Original title for Disney+ to date, with Season 2 currently nominated for Best Scripted Comedy Program in the 66th TV WEEK Logie Awards.

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Who Is Returning for The Artful Dodger Season 3?

An all-star cast including Thomas Brodie-Sangster (The Queen’s Gambit, Wolf Hall), David Thewlis (Landscapers, Avatar: Fire and Ash) and Maia Mitchell (Good Trouble, Never Goin’ Back) are returning in their respective roles as Dr. Jack Dawkins, Norbet Fagin and Lady Belle Fox.

Which New Cast Members Have Joined Season 3?

Season 3 will also feature more Australian talent, who are yet to be announced.

Who Is The Creative Team Behind The Artful Dodger Season 3?

Sony Pictures Television’s Curio Pictures’ Jo Porter and Rachel Gardner will serve as Executive Producers/Producers with Chris Martin-Jones (A Place to Call Home, Home and Away) as Series Producer. Ben Young (The Twelve, Clickbait) and Ben C. Lucas (The Survivors, High Country) return as Directors.

Multi-award-winner and BAFTA nominee, Andrew Knight (Hacksaw Ridge, Jack Irish, Rake), will return to lead the scripting as Executive Producer, alongside Dan Knight (Irreverent) as Script Producer, who has written across all three seasons. Andrew Knight was also the first season’s Co-Script Lead and Co-Executive Producer.

Disney+ Celebrates the Renewal

The Walt Disney Company Australia and New Zealand Senior Vice President and Managing Director, Kylie Watson-Wheeler, said: “Audiences will journey even further into the world of The Artful Dodger with the return of our fan-favourite series and can expect even more twists and turns in this third and final instalment. The renewal is a testament to the quality of this show, and everyone involved in making it. We’re thrilled to be bringing Australia’s premium storytelling and high-calibre talent and creatives to audiences around the world on Disney+ and Hulu.”

When Does Filming Begin?

Filming on Season 3 will take place in Sydney, Australia and start in the coming months.

Cast Your Vote for The Artful Dodger

Australian fans of “The Artful Dodger” are encouraged to support the show by casting their votes at vote.tvweeklogies.com.au. Voting closes Saturday, 15 August 2026 at 19:00 AEST.