This is really a cheeky, sweet and delightfully written love story. Thomas Brodie-Sangster and Maia Mitchell portray their parts nobly they are thrown into one of the Australian penal colony (more than likely New South Wales.) Brodie-Sangster plays the Dodger the Oliver Twist character Jack Dawkins Aka Artful Dodger. Mitchell plays Lady Bell Fox, the governors daughter she of course is a "Lady" and several classes above the Dodge.
Jack Dawkins has escaped his life of pickpocketing back in jolly ole London for one of medicine (which he had to learn as a stowaway on a ship). Of course, Fagin shows up. Played delightfully by David Thewlis (The Big Lebowski).
Yes this is a Rom-com. And the major point being that Brodie-Sangster and Mitchell have a lovely Chemistry. Which is most crucial in a rom-com. And Yes it is PG-13. And no there is no extreme violence or sex. You don't need it. There are however some very graphic surgical shots of cutting skin and eyes and the such that will make you grimace. Call me old fashion, but this is simply a very well made show with delightful acting and just a silly fun story line. No deep dark revelatory content. Just sweet, cheeky entertainment.