Netflix Just Renewed Its Most Addictive French Series for Season 4

Netflix has been stocking up on international hits for years, but France has been punching above its weight. Between the slick thrillers and the sharp comedies, it is an easy rabbit hole to fall into. And now the crown jewel is back: 'Lupin' finally has a date with your watchlist.

So, when is Assane back?

Netflix has set 'Lupin: Part 4' for October 23. The streamer announced the date with a fresh poster and confirmed the new run clocks in at eight episodes. Omar Sy is, of course, back as master thief Assane Diop.

'Guess who’s back, back again... Watch Lupin: Part 4, out 23 October, only on Netflix.'

- via Netflix India on June 8, 2026

Where we left things

Part 3 ended with Assane turning himself in. He is now behind bars by choice, which is very him. The twist: Hubert Pellegrini — the guy pulling strings since the beginning — is in the next cell over. That proximity is not a coincidence, and it is not friendly. Expect a confrontation that is more personal than any showdown they have had yet.

What Part 4 is actually about

This season points the spotlight at betrayal — not just from enemies, but from inside Assane's circle. A cryptic clue tied to Maurice Leblanc's 'The Cagliostro's Revenge ' suggests someone close may have been played into serving Pellegrini's agenda. Names in the crosshairs include Mariama, Benjamin Ferel, and Juliette Pellegrini. It is a deep-cut literary breadcrumb that tells you the game here is as psychological as it is tactical.

And sure, Assane is locked up, but let’s be real: he is not staying powerless. While he sorts out who sold him out, he also has to keep Claire and Raoul clear of Pellegrini's reach. The setup screams high-stakes cat-and-mouse, just the way this show likes it.

France on Netflix: where to spend the wait

If October feels far away, Netflix's French lineup is stacked. It has long-time favorites like 'Call My Agent!', 'The Bureau', 'Family Business', and 'Black Spot' — a good snapshot of how varied French TV has gotten on the platform. If you want something to scratch the 'Lupin' itch in the meantime, try these:

• 'Black Spot' – moody, off-the-grid mystery with a supernatural tinge
• 'La Mante' – sleek serial-killer thriller with a twisted family hook
• 'The 7 Lives of Lea' – body-jumping, time-twisty investigation that is weird in the best way
• 'Call My Agent!' – sharp, very funny agency chaos if you need a break from heists
• 'The Hook Up Plan' – breezy Paris romance with just enough bite
• 'A Very Secret Service' – 1960s spy satire that pokes holes in cloak-and-dagger mythmaking

Bottom line

'Lupin' returns October 23 with eight new episodes, Omar Sy back in the driver's seat, and Pellegrini close enough to hear through the wall. There is a traitor to unmask, a family to protect, and a literary breadcrumb trail for the nerds among us. I am in. You?