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Netflix Lupin...

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BaconAndAvocado · 12/01/2021 19:55

...is it any good?

From the trailer I’m getting that the main character is basing his detective work on that of a fictional character from his childhood.

Or have I got it completely wrong?

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Jalapinot · 12/01/2021 20:01

The dubbing is driving me nuts. I've lost interest but DH is riveted! Yes you've got the gist of it!

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BaconAndAvocado · 12/01/2021 21:35

Dubbing? Are subtitles not available?

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User647647 · 13/01/2021 23:07

Just watched the first two episodes (English subtitles) and I’m loving it.

The main character is trying to find out who betrayed his father many years ago.

He’s not the detective, he is inspired by a character in a book in order to get to the bottom of what happened.

The story is set in the present and many years before,
when his father was blamed for something and he was a young boy.

It’s very sleek and the actor is so charming.

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BaconAndAvocado · 14/01/2021 08:49

Sounds good user

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Rookie93 · 15/01/2021 10:21

Have also just found this and loving it, geat escapist tv. Does remind me a bit of the old Mission Impossible shows, though not in a bad way. Think the lead is great and the other characters seem to be shaping up interestingly.

Mrsbrownsgargoyle · 15/01/2021 10:22

Loved it. Watched with subtitles. Hate dubbed stuff.

Whoateallthestuffingballs · 15/01/2021 10:24

Yes, DH and I are watching (not dubbed) and loving it! I am a real Omar Sy fan anyway.

Waterbaby2029 · 15/01/2021 10:25

I enjoyed it but I think the main lead is totally miscast.
He is not charming enough and comes across creepy.

PegasusReturns · 15/01/2021 10:25

It’s the only dubbed series I’ve managed to watch because it usually drives me mad.

It’s good.

mommybunny · 15/01/2021 10:26

There was just a really interesting article about this show in the New York Times that has made me want to check it out. I’d never heard of the Lupin character but apparently it’s the kind of role a French actor would want to play in the same way a British actor would be aching to play James Bond. It sounds brilliant and I’m looking forward to it while I wait for the next season of Call My Agent (does anyone know when it’s coming back??).

TheDrsDocMartens · 15/01/2021 10:27

Really enjoying this

EllieQuinn · 15/01/2021 10:30

I love this show!

BigMamaFratelli · 15/01/2021 10:37

Love it! But agree that it's better with subtitles. Although the dubbing is well done, we just couldn't get on with it

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BaconAndAvocado · 15/01/2021 11:21

Totally agree re dubbing, can't stand it and couldn't watch a show with it.

Once we've finished watching Bridgerton and the Pembrokeshire Murders, Lupin will be our next call.

Or maybe Equinox.........agh, there's too much bloody choice!

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Somebodyotherthanme · 16/01/2021 16:40

Watched the first episode last night and really enjoyed it.
We always do subtitles though.
The lead actor is rather easy on the eye I must say and the elegant brunette is lovely too.

scentedgeranium · 17/01/2021 13:05

Almost gave up after the first epi. But switching to subtitles transformed it.
My son informs me this began life as a Studio Ghibli thing

FourEyesGood · 17/01/2021 13:16

It’s easy to switch from the dubbed audio to the original French with subtitles. For some reason, Netflix assumes we want to watch the dubbed version - I was really relieved to find out that there were other options. Have only watched episode 1 so far, but enjoyed it and will definitely watch the rest.

supercee · 17/01/2021 15:56

Oh FFS was just getting into it and then discovered there's only 5 episodes?!
When the chuff is season 2 out?

Threetoone · 17/01/2021 19:39

@supercee there’s no release date yet but some articles are saying next episodes in 3/4 months.
Watched this last week and really enjoyed it. Definitely need the french subtitles, it completely changes it. I watched first couple of episodes of Money Heist in the dubbed version and its not as good as with subtitles.
Loved the lead actor, thought he was great in the role.

supercee · 17/01/2021 19:46

Omar Sy, yes he was excellent. Perfect for the role. Eagerly awaiting chapter 2! I couldn't watch anything dubbed I don't think. I'm surprised I'm not fluent in French, I've watched Lupin, Spiral, The Bureau, going to try and get back into Call My Agent... Grin

KumquatSalad · 17/01/2021 19:49

The dub is never as good as the original audio. Ever. Always use the subtitles.

I’ve watched 2 episodes and I’m really enjoying it.

Okki · 17/01/2021 20:10

We've watched it and loved it. Omar Sy is a fabulous actor. He was great in Les Intouchables.

desperatehousewife2 · 17/01/2021 22:45

Binge watched al 5 episodes today (with subtitles). Absolutely loved it! Had no idea what to expect as although I had read good things about it, I didn’t actually know what it was supposed to be about.
Can’t wait for the next episodes!

JustForNow70 · 21/01/2021 07:59

@mommybunny Call my agent is back today!

DailyCandy · 21/01/2021 23:00

Ladies: pull down the menu where you find the subtitles options and select the french audio version.
Viola.
(Ok my kid showed me)