5 things to know about 'Lupin,' the newest heist series people are obsessed with

Since premiering on January 8, French heist series "Lupin" has taken the top spot on Netflix Philippines’ Top 10.

The first part of the show, titled "In the shadow of Arsène," stars Omar Sy as Assane Diop, a mysterious gentleman seeking revenge.

If you enjoyed "Money Heist," you might not want to miss this one. Here are some reasons why this new series is worth a watch.

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1. It's inspired by one of France’s well-loved pop culture characters

Arsène Lupin is a fictional character created by French writer Maurice Leblanc. Lupin is a gentleman thief and master of disguise. The Netflix original series follows the story of a man inspired by Lupin who sets out to avenge his father for an injustice inflicted by a wealthy family.

As a teenager, Assane Diop’s life was turned upside down when his father died after being accused of a crime he didn’t commit. 25 years later, Assane will use “Arsène Lupin, Gentleman Burglar” as his inspiration to avenge his father. LUPIN’s intriguing story arc and action will hook fans of fast-paced dramas like Money Heist and Bodyguard.

2. Omar Sy is simply impressionnant!

French actor Omar Sy is a big name in France. He starred in The Intouchables, a comedy-drama that won many awards in France including the César Award for Best Actor for Omar. He also appeared in X-Men: Days of Future Past and Jurassic World.

3. A fantastic team is behind the camera

Created by George Kay (Criminal, Killing Eve) in collaboration with François Uzan (Family Business). The first three episodes are directed by Louis Leterrier (Now You See Me, The Dark Crystal) and the last two by Marcela Said (Narcos Mexico).

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4. Paris is iconic

Paris as the playground of Assane? Oui, s'il vous plaît! From the Louvre to quaint streets and cafes, the series paints a view of the City of Light from a premium and modern point of view.

5. It's produced by the oldest film company in the world

The series is produced by the oldest film company in the world, Gaumont Télévision (Isabelle Degeorges, Nathan Franck). Formed in France in 1895, Gaumont is the oldest film company in the world, with offices in Paris, Los Angeles, London, Berlin, and Buenos Aires.

Gaumont produces and distributes high-quality TV programming worldwide such as the award-winning series Narcos in its 5th season, and F is for Family in its 4th season for Netflix; the German show The Barbarians for Netflix; the 3rd season of the British show Tin Star for Sky and Amazon Prime Video; the French show The Art of Crime in its 4th season for France 2; and the animated show Do Re & Mi with Kristen Bell, for Amazon Prime Video. Gaumont co-produces and distributes around ten films a year in theaters, and the film library encompasses over 1400 titles from prestigious directors such as Louis Malle, Jean-Luc Godard, and more recently, Toledano and Nakache for The Intouchables, the highest-grossing French-language movie ever with over $450 million in revenue to date.

"Lupin" is currently available for streaming on Netflix. —JCB, GMA News