After 3 Years, Netflix’s 25-Part Heist Thriller 'Lupin' Is One Of Its Best To Binge Again
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After a 3-year wait, Netflix’s hit heist thriller is back with eight new episodes, making all 25 episodes available to watch now for a weekend binge. Originally released in 2021, this crime action drama series has quietly been one of the best heist thrillers of the 2020s on Netflix, earning a near-perfect Rotten Tomatoes score of 98%. Following its season 4 premiere on Friday, October 23, 2026, this series has skyrocketed to the top of Netflix's worldwide viewership chart and has claimed the streamer's #1 global spot at the time of writing.
Lupin is once again one of the best shows to binge-watch on Netflix with its long-awaited fourth season finally dropping late last week, three years after season 3 premiered back in 2023. Now with 25 total episodes, Lupin offers a gripping story and action elements that make it well worth watching this week. Lupin has also bested several of Netflix's top Fall 2026 streaming hits like Below and East of Eden to become the #1 most-watched show on Netflix right now, further indicating why this is one new Netflix series that cannot be missed.
Lupin Is Finally Back On Netflix With 8 New Episodes
Lupin is officially back on Netflix and has made a streaming statement over the weekend, dethroning the newly released third season of the rom-com series Nobody Wants This as Netflix's #1 series. Lupin has always been a global hit on Netflix, earning 99.5 million views in its first 90 days for its debut season, which ranks top 5 for Netflix's all-time non-English series. Additionally, Lupin season 2 earned 68.4 million views within a similar timeframe following its release, which places it at #9 on the same chart, ranking only behind Squid Game, Money Heist, and La Palma.
With all this previous success, it's no surprise that Lupin season 4 surged to Netflix's #1 worldwide spot just hours after its release, especially considering that viewers have to wait an unusually long time between seasons 3 and 4. The delay was not due to any behind-the-scenes issues or conflicts, however. Instead, it was a strategic choice made to expand the scale and cinematic quality of the series, which increased to an 8-episode television arc for the first time ever in season 4. Lupin's star Omar Sy also served as season 4's co-showrunner, which enhanced artistic and production elements for the first time in series history.
Lupin Is Still One Of Netflix’s Biggest International TV Franchises
Lupin's instant streaming success on Netflix proves without question that it is still one of Netflix's biggest international TV franchises, retaining much of its fanbase even with the three-year separation between its two latest seasons. Critics and fans agree that Lupin season 4 was well worth the wait, earning a perfect 100% Rotten Tomatoes score for the new season. ScreenRant gave Lupin season 4 a 7/10-star rating, while Collider gave it 8/10 stars, noting, "Lupin Part 4’s narrative, production, and performances maintain the quality and tone of its predecessor, while the action looks even better."
For those new to the franchise, Lupin is based on the classic book series centered on gentleman thief Arsene Lupin, written by the famous French writer Maurice Leblanc. In Netflix's Lupin, Assane Diop, played by Sy, is inspired by Leblanc's Lupin character, using the adventures and tactics across his various stories as a manual for his personal life and profession of organizing heists. In the first season, Assane becomes obsessed with the fictional character and uses him as a guide to avenge his family against a wealthy family. If you're not caught up on Lupin seasons 1–3, now is the best time to dive into the popular series as season 4 continues to dominate Netflix's global streaming chart.
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