Shows like Lupin
15 picks with a similar feel
What defines Lupin, going by its Boxlist taste profile: Expect a serious, intricate crime series, dark rather than wholesome. Best if you like puzzles over plain sailing. Its strongest markers on Boxlist are themes of injustice and vengeance, deep rivalry and mysteries that are not what they seem, plus tags such as dramedy, disguise and thief.
Here are 15 shows with a similar feel, ranked by how closely they match that profile. Treat them as picks to try, not a definitive list.
Based on Lupin (2021).
- 1
Who Killed Sara? (2021)
TV7.6
Why it's like Lupin: Also weighty, with themes of injustice and vengeance and mysteries that are not what they seem. Common ground: criminal, revenge.
- 2
Broadchurch (2013)
TV7.9
Why it's like Lupin: Also weighty and intricate, with themes of deep rivalry and mysteries that are not what they seem. Common ground: investigation.
- 3
Under the Banner of Heaven (2022)
TV7.7
Why it's like Lupin: Also weighty and intricate, with themes of deep rivalry and mysteries that are not what they seem. Common ground: investigation.
- 4
Sherlock (2010)
TV8.5
Why it's like Lupin: Also weighty and intricate, with themes of deep rivalry and mysteries that are not what they seem. Common ground: investigation.
- 5
All Her Fault (2025)
TV8.1
Why it's like Lupin: Also weighty and intricate, with themes of deep rivalry and mysteries that are not what they seem. Common ground: investigation.
- 6
Black Bird (2022)
TV8.1
Why it's like Lupin: Also weighty and intricate, with themes of deep rivalry and mysteries that are not what they seem. Common ground: criminal, investigation.
- 7
Banshee (2013)
TV7.9Easier to follow
Why it's like Lupin: Also weighty and dark, with themes of deep rivalry. Common ground: thief, criminal.
- 8
Presumed Innocent (2024)
TV7.9
Why it's like Lupin: Also weighty and intricate, with themes of deep rivalry and mysteries that are not what they seem. Common ground: investigation.
- 9
American Crime Story (2016)
TV7.5Slower burn
Why it's like Lupin: Also weighty and intricate, with themes of deep rivalry and an all-consuming quest. Common ground: criminal, police.
- 10
Perry Mason (2020)
TV7.5Slower burn
Why it's like Lupin: Also weighty and intricate, with themes of deep rivalry and mysteries that are not what they seem. Common ground: investigation.
- 11
Taboo (2017)
TV7.9
Why it's like Lupin: Also weighty and intricate, with themes of injustice and vengeance and deep rivalry. Common ground: investigation.
- 12
The Blacklist (2013)
TV7.5
Why it's like Lupin: Also weighty and intricate, with themes of deep rivalry and mysteries that are not what they seem. Common ground: investigation.
- 13
Absentia (2017)
TV7.6
Why it's like Lupin: Also weighty and dark, with themes of deep rivalry and mysteries that are not what they seem.
- 14
Defending Jacob (2020)
TV8.5
Why it's like Lupin: Also weighty and intricate, with themes of deep rivalry and mysteries that are not what they seem. Common ground: investigation.
- 15
Mare of Easttown (2021)
TV8.3
Why it's like Lupin: Also weighty and intricate, with themes of deep rivalry and mysteries that are not what they seem. Common ground: investigation.
Boxlist compares Lupin with every show in its catalogue on ten taste scores (pace, tone, weight, realism and more), story themes, genres and TMDB keywords, and ranks the closest. Every pick has a TMDB rating of 7.2 or more from at least 150 votes, new releases wait until their ratings settle, and only one title per franchise makes the list. It is an approximation of feel, so treat it as a starting point. Ratings are TMDB audience scores out of 10.
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- What should I watch if I like Lupin?
- Picks with a similar feel include Who Killed Sara?, Broadchurch, Under the Banner of Heaven and Sherlock. Each shares part of Lupin's taste profile, themes or tags; the full list has 15 shows.
- How are these shows like Lupin chosen?
- Boxlist compares Lupin with every show in its catalogue on ten taste scores (pace, tone, weight, realism and more), story themes, genres and TMDB keywords, and ranks the closest. Every pick has a TMDB rating of 7.2 or more from at least 150 votes, new releases wait until their ratings settle, and only one title per franchise makes the list. It is an approximation of feel, so treat it as a starting point.