The show, starring Omar Sy, will debut five new episodes come Friday, June 11. Directed by LudovicBernard (known for TheClimb) and Hugo Gélin (of Love at Second Sight), the series continues to be inspired by the 24 Arsène Lupin books about a French gentleman thief written by famed French author Maurice Leblanc. Keep reading for everything you need to know (or remember) about Part 1, what we know about Part 2 so far, and more.
What is Season 1 of Lupin about?
Warning: Spoilers for Part 1 ahead! In Lupin Part 1, viewers meet Assane Diop (Sy), a suave con man inspired by the adventures of the fictional character Arsène Lupin. Using his sneaky skills, Assane sets out to clear his father’s name after he was wrongfully imprisoned years ago for stealing a necklace that once belonged to Marie Antoinette. The Pellegrinis, an ultra-rich Parisian family who employed Assane’s father, alleged that he stole the necklace from them. Convinced his father is innocent, Assane sets out to clear his dad’s name and bring the damaging truth about the Pelligrinis to light. Also of interest in Part 1 is Assane’s personal life. Throughout Lupin’s first four episodes, viewers get to know Assane’s longtime love interest, Claire (Ludivine Sagnier), who’s also the mother of his son. In the Part 1 finale, we learn that Claire is indeed Diop’s wife. (Up until this episode, the nature of their relationship was relatively unclear.) And then there’s the big reveal: At some point in the past, Assane was cheating on her. Ultimately, Part 1 ends on a huge cliffhanger: Assane and Claire’s son is kidnapped by one of Pelligrini’s henchmen—on his birthday, December 11, which by no coincidence is also author Leblanc’s birthday—which sets up Part 2 in a big, thrilling way.
What is Lupin Part 2 about?
Expect Lupin Part 2 to be all about Assane saving and protecting his family. First and foremost, he has to save his son—but that’s complicated by the fact that Assane’s also wanted by police. So he not only has to confront a kidnapper; he also has to do it in the most inconspicuous way possible so as to not reveal himself. Or, as Netflix puts it in the caption of their Lupin Part 2 trailer, “Assane’s quest for revenge against Hubert Pellegrini has torn his family to pieces. With his back to the wall, he now has to think of a new plan, even if it means putting himself in danger.”
Is Lupin dubbed on Netflix?
Yes! Originally a French-language show, it is possible to watch Lupin on Netflix via the “dubbed in English” option. Alternatively, you can also watch the show in its original French with English onscreen subtitles as well.
What is Lupin on Netflix based on?
Lupin is based on the Arsène Lupin books and novellas written by Maurice Leblanc. While the original story, The Arrest of Arsène Lupin, was first published in 1905, Leblanc was a prolific novelist and short story writer; he penned 17 novels and 39 novellas either about or that mentioned his fictional character, Lupin. Each novella and short story was later curated into collections, making for a total of 24 Lupin books. So, who is Arsène Lupin? He’s a fictional gentleman thief who’s often compared to Arthur Conan Doyle’s Sherlock Holmes character. Lupin is, like Holmes, quick on his feet, cunning and sly, a master of sleight of hand, and (usually) one step ahead of his enemies. In fact, in the books, Lupin even has an adversary named Herlock Sholmes. Suspicious, no?
What is the first Arsène Lupin book?
If you’re interested in reading the Lupin books as a counterpart to the series, here’s they are in the order in which they were published:
Arsène Lupin, Gentleman BurglarArsène Lupin vs. Herlock SholmesThe Hollow Needle: The Further Adventures of Arsène Lupin813 The Arsène LupinThe Crystal Stopper The Confessions of Arsène LupinThe Teeth of the TigerThe Woman of MysteryThe Golden Triangle: The Return of Arsène LupinArsène Lupin: The Island of the Thirty CoffinsThe Eight Strokes of the ClockThe Secret TombArsène Lupin vs. Countess CagliostroLe Pardessus d’Arsène LupinLa Demoiselle aux Yeux VertsL’Homme à la Peau de BiqueL’Agence Barnett et CieThe Melamare MysteryLe Cabochon d’ÉmeraudeLa Barre-y-vaLa Femme aux Deux SouriresVictor, de la Brigade MondaineLa Cagliostro se VengeLes Milliards d’Arsène LupinLe Dernier Amour d’Arsène Lupin
Is Season 2 of Lupin on Netflix?
There’s actually only one season of Lupin, but it has been separated into two, five-episode parts.
When does Part 2 of Lupin premiere on Netflix?
All five episodes of Lupin Part 2 are set to premiere on Netflix on Friday, June 11, 2021. The second part will feature another five episodes—same as the first. Next up, watch these 20 shows while waiting for Ozark to return.
