Netflix's crime series *Lupin* is being recommended as ideal viewing ahead of the release of a new *Thomas Crown Affair* adaptation starring Michael B. Jordan, given both share the "gentleman thief" premise. The show is a modern reimagining of Maurice Leblanc's classic Arsène Lupin character, and its blend of intricate heists with emotional depth has made it a standout in the streaming crime genre.

Omar Sy stars as Assane Diop, a Senegalese immigrant whose father was falsely accused of theft, driving Assane to become a master thief inspired by the Lupin stories. The series is praised for revealing just enough of Assane's schemes to stay believable without spoiling the payoff, while grounding the action in his fractured relationships with his ex-wife Claire (Ludivine Sagnier) and son Raoul. Director Louis Leterrier is credited with giving the show a cinematic scale rooted in Paris's architecture and history rather than a large budget.