From ‘Lupin’, ‘Call My Agent’ to ‘Family Business’, here are the best French shows you should be watching on Netflix
When it comes to non-English language shows, we usually think of Korean dramas which is enjoying a massive increase in popularity and availability on Netflix.
While K-dramas continue to dominate, Japanese shows are also gaining momentum and Bollywood is still garnering interest. But an often overlooked series out of Asia are French dramas. Thanks to the success of Lupin—the most-watched French series on Netflix—French dramas may be undergoing a resurgence soon.
Already watched Lupin and need more French series recommendations? We break down some of the best French shows that you need to start binge-watching on Netflix now whether you're looking for comedy, sci-fi or romance.
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1. Lupin
If you haven't seen Lupin yet, now's the time to pick it up. The show is a great first watch as you venture more into other French series. Lupin, inspired by Arsène Lupin the "Gentleman Burglar", a character created by Maurice Leblanc follows Assane Diop (Omar Sy), also unofficially known as the master of disguise.
He's out to avenge his father who's been accused of theft by the wealthy family he worked for. If you love Sherlock, heist, disguises and cleverly avoiding the police, Lupin is for you.
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