Lupin (2021)

Kernel Score: 85% · 2,521 ratings

Genres: Crime, Drama, Mystery

First aired: 2021-01-08

Seasons: 3 · 17 episodes

Is Lupin worth watching?

Worth watching. A French gentleman-thief series where Omar Sy uses disguise and cleverness to avenge his father. Capers are fun and stylish, the plot leans on coincidence, and it is easy to binge.

Watch it if you

  • like heist and con stories
  • enjoy charismatic lead performances
  • want stylish Paris settings

Skip it if you

  • need tight plausibility
  • dislike cliffhanger endings that span seasons

Best for: Binge weekend

Fresh Kernels verdict, AI-assisted from our scores, audience reviews and the official rating.

Where to watch Lupin

US availability, updated 2026-10-22.

Overview

Inspired by the adventures of Arsène Lupin, gentleman thief Assane Diop sets out to avenge his father for an injustice inflicted by a wealthy family.

Lupin parents' guide: ages 12+

Parents need to know that Lupin is a TV-MA crime drama following a gentleman thief seeking revenge through elaborate heists.

  • Violence & scariness: Some — Heists and criminal schemes involve tension and occasional danger rather than graphic violence.

Fresh Kernels AI-assessed from the official TV-MA rating, publicly documented content. A guide for families, not an official rating.

Shows like Lupin

If you liked Lupin, these are the shows we'd watch next.

  • White Collar (2009) — 90%: Charming con man outwits the authorities
  • Sherlock (2010) — 90%: Clever modern mystery with a brilliant lead
  • The Gentlemen (2024) — 87%: Stylish crime caper full of schemes
  • The Mentalist (2008) — 92%: Sharp, charming trickster-style investigator
  • The Night Agent (2023) — 86%: Fast thriller with a clever hero
  • Inspector Morse (1987) — 88%: Classic European detective drama

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Lupin FAQ

Is Lupin worth watching?

Worth watching. A French gentleman-thief series where Omar Sy uses disguise and cleverness to avenge his father. Capers are fun and stylish, the plot leans on coincidence, and it is easy to binge.

Where can I watch Lupin?

In the US you can stream Lupin on Netflix.

Is Lupin OK for kids?

Lupin is rated TV-MA. Fresh Kernels suggests ages 12+. Parents need to know that Lupin is a TV-MA crime drama following a gentleman thief seeking revenge through elaborate heists.

What shows are like Lupin?

If you liked Lupin, try White Collar, Sherlock, The Gentlemen and The Mentalist.