Heists and Schemes: 10 TV Shows to Watch Like Lupin, TVLine Recommends

Lupin’s Heist Appeal

Omar Sy stars as Assane Diop, a skilled burglar inspired by Maurice Leblanc’s gentleman thief Arsène Lupin. Created by George Kay and François Uzan, the series debuted on Netflix in 2021 and has become one of the streamer’s most successful non-English-language shows.

Its blend of twists, detailed characterization and carefully arranged heists has helped attract viewers worldwide. Part 4 has recently been released, but there is no official word on whether the series will return for a fifth season.

Money Heist Builds A Crew

Created by Álex Pina, Money Heist began on Spain’s Antena 3 before Netflix carried its later two seasons and distributed a recut version of the first season internationally. The story follows the Professor, played by Álvaro Morte, as he recruits eight people identified by city aliases for a plan to take €984 million from Spain’s Royal Mint.

The series uses the heist to reveal the crew’s histories, motives and conflicts. Unlike Lupin, it has no single, clearly defined lead; each member has a significant role in the robbery and its consequences. Its global success also led to a multi-season spin-off.

The Artful Dodger Returns

Charles Dickens introduced Jack Dawkins, known as the Artful Dodger, in Oliver Twist. The character received a series of his own in 2023, created by James McNamara, David Maher and David Taylor.

On Disney+, the show follows Jack, played by Thomas Brodie-Sangster, years after Oliver Twist, as his work as a doctor in Australia is disrupted by Norbert Fagin, played by David Thewlis. Two seasons have been released, and a third and final season is confirmed.

Like Assane, Jack is a sympathetic thief shaped by survival on city streets, though he is more hesitant about his criminal past. The series features elaborate thefts and uses its 1850s setting to explore period methods.