The second installment of a popular Hulu show has been well-received, earning good reviews following its release. The Artful Dodger Season 2 has received a positive reception from critics and secured a perfect rating on Rotten Tomatoes. The new episodes continue Jack Dawkins’ story in 1850s Australia, blending crime, romance, and medical drama as familiar conflicts resurface and new complications emerge.
What critics are saying about The Artful Dodger Season 2
The second season of The Artful Dodger has received positive reviews from critics. Gissane Sophia (Lady Geeks Media) wrote, “Season 2 is grittier, messier, and more thought-provoking, all while delivering the most deliciously intoxicating romance.”
Peter Gray (The AU Review) rated the season 4/5 and noted, “It balances romance, suspense, comedy, and drama with skill, expanding the world and deepening character arcs while keeping the audience enthralled.”
Sarah Dempster (The Guardian) gave it 3/5, stating, “Huzzah for the pace and the balls. But boohoo for those who, having hoped for more than merely a louder re-tread of the first series, may now find themselves, as Fagin grumbles at one point, ‘a bit bleedin’ put out.’”
Martin Carr (CBR) scored it 9/10, writing, “Reined in by a story that cartwheels through convention but makes sure to never outpace its audience, The Artful Dodger Season 2 is never less than thought-provoking as it aims to entertain.” Maggie Lovitt (Collider) also gave it a 9/10, stating, “The Artful Dodger’s Season 2 return guarantees that viewers will remember it as one of the decade’s best historical series.”
Sarah Ward (ScreenHub) commented, “Delightfully, after a debut run that left audiences wanting more, the show’s second season perfectly picks up where its first batch of episodes left off.” Shelby Elpers (Fangirlish) highlighted that the series “uses those familiar threads to explore different sides of the characters and Port Victory.”
The Artful Dodger Season 2 gets a perfect score on Rotten Tomatoes
The Artful Dodger Season 2 currently holds a 100% score on the Rotten Tomatoes Tomatometer, based on seven reviews. This fresh rating indicates unanimous critical approval from participating reviewers.
The season does not yet have an audience score, with fewer than 50 ratings recorded. It premiered on February 10, 2026, on Hulu and includes eight episodes.
Originally reported by Anubhav Chaudhry on ComingSoon.
