Lupin returns for fourth season

The French series Lupin, starring Omar Sy, returned for a fourth season on Netflix on October 23. The show, based on the fictional character Arsène Lupin created by Maurice Leblanc, follows a modern-day thief inspired by the original character.

Viewership numbers for Lupin

According to official figures provided by Netflix, the series recorded 6.4 million views on its first three days of release. This number is slightly lower than the 11.2 million views recorded for the previous season, which was measured over four days.

Comparison with other series

The decrease is considered normal and not alarming. During the same period, the sixth season of Elite recorded 5.4 million views, a performance slightly below that of Lupin.

Lupin's global success

The fourth season of Lupin has established itself as the most viewed series in France and the most viewed French series in the world this week. It also achieved the best launch of the year 2026 for a Netflix international series released on a Friday.

Continued interest in Lupin

The return of Lupin confirms continued interest from both French and international viewers in this reinterpretation of the work of Maurice Leblanc. The series has maintained its popularity despite the slight drop in viewership compared to the previous season.