What to read, watch, and listen to if you lovedLupin
George Kay · Series · 2021
If you loved Lupin, start with Les Misérables (Ladj Ly, 2019) — a film on the same thread. Below: 4 books, 4 films and 2 podcasts, each matched to Lupin across media.
If you loved Lupin, you are drawn to stories where clever underdogs navigate systemic injustice through elaborate schemes and moral defiance.
Books on the same thread
Les Misérables
Victor Hugo · Book · 1987
Shares a thread with Lupin: Social injustice.
Like Lupin, this classic explores the weight of social injustice and the struggle to transcend one's circumstances, focusing on a man fighting against a rigid, unforgiving power structure.
Les Miserables. Victor Hugo
Victor Hugo · Book · 2012
Shares a thread with Lupin: Social Injustice.
This narrative mirrors the journey of Lupin by centering on an individual who must constantly outrun his past while confronting the systemic failures of a judgmental, elitist society.
The Black Wolf
Louise Penny · Book
Explores: small town secrets, moral duty, covert operations.
Fans of Lupin will appreciate the meticulous tactical planning and the sense of moral duty that drives the protagonist to conduct his own high-stakes, covert investigations.
Still Life
Louise Penny · Book · 2008
Explores: Small-town secrets, Intellectual detective, Atmospheric setting.
Much like the strategic mind of Assane Diop in Lupin, this story features an intellectual protagonist who uses sharp observation to uncover secrets hidden within a complex community.
Films on the same thread
Les Misérables
Ladj Ly · Film · 2019
Explores: Police Brutality, Class Conflict, Systemic Inequality.
This film captures the tension of Lupin by exploring the volatile intersection of class conflict and police authority in modern France, highlighting the friction between individuals and systems.
La Haine
Film · 1995
Explores: Police brutality, Social inequality, Youth alienation.
If the social commentary in Lupin resonated with you, this film provides a raw, unflinching look at the systemic inequality and alienation that fuels the anger of the disenfranchised.
The Castle of Cagliostro
Hayao Miyazaki · Film · 1979
Shares 2 threads with Lupin: Master Thief, Heist.
This film shares the playful spirit of Lupin, featuring a master thief whose charisma and ingenuity are put to the test as he pulls off daring, high-stakes heists.
Inception
Christopher Nolan · Film · 2010
Shares a thread with Lupin: Heist.
Just as Lupin relies on intricate, multi-layered deception, this film features a brilliant thief executing a complex plan where the line between reality and illusion is constantly blurred.
Podcasts on the same thread
Criminal
Vox Media Podcast Network · Podcast · 2026
Explores: moral ambiguity, social justice, human behavior.
This podcast explores the same moral ambiguity found in Lupin, focusing on the lives of those who challenge the law and the human complexity behind every criminal act.
Up and Vanished
Tenderfoot TV · Podcast · 2026
Explores: missing persons, small town secrets, pursuit of truth.
Like the investigative drive seen in Lupin, this series follows an individual determined to uncover the truth behind buried secrets, proving that one person can expose hidden realities.
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Common questions
What is the premise of the show Lupin?
Lupin follows Assane Diop, who is inspired by the literary adventures of the gentleman thief Arsène Lupin. He uses his skills to seek vengeance against a wealthy family for the injustice they inflicted upon his father.
Is Lupin based on a specific literary character?
Yes, the protagonist of Lupin is inspired by the adventures of Arsène Lupin. The character Assane Diop adopts the gentleman thief persona to carry out his plans and avenge his father.
Who is the central character in Lupin?
The central character in Lupin is Assane Diop. He is a gentleman thief who draws inspiration from the classic stories of Arsène Lupin to execute his schemes and pursue justice for his father.
Why does Assane Diop become a thief in Lupin?
Assane Diop becomes a thief in Lupin because he seeks to avenge his father. He utilizes the gentleman thief tactics found in the adventures of Arsène Lupin to target the wealthy family responsible for his father's suffering.