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: The ruthless businessman and primary antagonist.

The story opens in the present day, but the wound is decades old. In 1995, Assane Diop’s father, Babakar, was a chauffeur for the wealthy and ruthless Hubert Pellegrini (played with icy menace by Hervé Pierre). Babakar was framed for stealing a priceless diamond necklace—the Queen’s Necklace, a historical artifact worth millions. Humiliated and broken, Babakar hanged himself in his prison cell. The real culprit? Hubert Pellegrini himself, who used Babakar as a scapegoat to claim insurance money. lupin part 1

For those unfamiliar with the character, Arsène Lupin is a fictional gentleman thief and master of disguise created by French writer Maurice Leblanc in 1905. The character was initially designed to be a French version of Sherlock Holmes, but with a twist: instead of being a detective, Lupin was a charismatic thief who used his intelligence and cunning to outwit his enemies. : The ruthless businessman and primary antagonist

The color palette is muted (moss greens, browns, grays) compared to the red/pink jackets of later parts. Babakar was framed for stealing a priceless diamond

The brilliance of the character lies in his "invisibility." Assane exploits the racial and class biases of French society; he knows that as a Black man in a service uniform or a janitor’s outfit, the wealthy elite will look right through him. This social camouflage becomes his greatest weapon, turning systemic prejudice into a tactical advantage. Key Highlights of Part 1

As the series unfolds, we're introduced to a complex cast of characters, including Assane's wife, Claire (played by Ludivine Sagnier), and his friend, Ali (played by Souheila Yacoub). Through a series of flashbacks, we're also given glimpses into Assane's troubled childhood and his complicated relationships with his parents.