Lupin: In the Shadow of Arsene

Summary

"Lupin: In the Shadow of Arsene" is a series that follows the story of Assane Diop, who seeks vengeance for his falsely accused father, inspired by the character Arsene Lupin.

Abstract

"Lupin: In the Shadow of Arsene" tells the tale of Assane Diop, whose quest for revenge begins 25 years after his father's wrongful accusation and subsequent death. The series, while not a direct adaptation of Arsene Lupin, takes inspiration from the gentleman thief, presenting a story that is surprisingly engaging. Despite some script flaws, clichés, and anachronisms, the series offers an entertaining experience with intriguing plot twists and impressive moments, making it a recommended watch for those not expecting blockbuster spectacle. The second season focuses on Assane's vendetta against Pellegrini, the man behind his father's misfortune, and manages to maintain interest with good narrative ideas despite occasionally dragging with flashbacks.

Opinions

The author found the series to be a pleasant surprise, exceeding their modest expectations, though they stop short of calling it extraordinary.
Some scenes in the series come off as slightly moralizing or cliché, but not excessively so.
The series' approach to Arsene Lupin's character, focusing on an original story of Assane Diop inspired by the iconic thief rather than a direct adaptation, has disappointed some viewers, though this did not detract from the author's enjoyment.
Common tropes like scriptwriting shortcuts, unintelligent characters, and historical inconsistencies are acknowledged as present in the series, yet not deemed overly problematic.
The author found the second season's focus on revenge compelling, despite noting that it could be too reliant on flashbacks and somewhat protracted at times.
Overall, the series is deemed watchable and at times entertaining, with interesting plot twists that successfully engage viewers.

My Thoughts

I wasn’t expecting much from this series, but I was finally pleasantly surprised. It’s not the series of the century but it’s worth watching.

The series sometimes presents a slight side moralizing or cliché a little unpleasant, but we are not in an extreme either.

Some people were disappointed and considered this series to be “a terrible adaptation” of Arsene Lupin. But this is not an adaptation of Arsene Lupin. The character is Assane Diop, and even if it is strongly inspired by him, it is not this character.

There are obviously some scriptural facilities, characters sometimes a bit stupid, and anachronisms, but it is almost a normal thing nowadays and all the series always present these kinds of facilities.

As for the second season, it is different from the first because it only deals with the revenge that Assane Diop is going to set up against Pellegrini who has accused his father of a crime that he did not commit. I found it a bit long at times, especially because of the flashbacks, but there are some good story ideas that kept me in it.

To Watch or Not to Watch?

On the whole, Lupin is watchable, and even entertaining, on the other hand one should not expect great spectacle. There are still some good twists and turns that keep us in it and can even be impressive at times.

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