Lupin Season 4: The Ultimate Unanswered Questions Revealed

Warning! SPOILERS about Lupin season 3 ahead.

Summary

The unexpected cliffhanger in the conclusion of Lupin season 3 leaves viewers with unresolved mysteries that demand answers in season 4. Assane's betrayal and subsequent imprisonment hint at the involvement of a trusted individual who may have been secretly working against him.

In season 4 of Lupin, the motivations and actions of various characters, including Benjamin, Mariama, and Juliette, will be explained.

Netflix's Lupin season 3 ended with a shocking cliffhanger. Assane's supposed final heist was meant to resolve all loose ends, but instead, it sparked numerous questions that Lupin season 4 will have to address. At the end of season 2, Assane finally brought Hubert Pellegrini to justice, avenging his father Babakar. By revealing the truth to the world, Assane restored Babakar's reputation, exposing how Hubert had manipulated him and had him take the blame for a robbery that never occurred before murdering him. Despite his successful disappearance, Assane was forced to return to Paris in season 3. His disappearance only fueled the public's curiosity, resulting in journalists and detectives relentlessly pursuing his family.

Lupin season 3's final heist was intended to facilitate his family's progression by faking his highly publicized death, which would deter any further interest in him. However, the abduction of Assane's estranged mother by Keller complicated matters. Ultimately, Assane managed to safeguard his family and reunite with his mother, but he believed that surrendering himself to the police was necessary for their true freedom. Nevertheless, the conclusion of Lupin season 3 revealed that Assane may have been deceived by someone close to him, sparking even more unanswered questions that Lupin season 4 must address.

What Chaos Will Hubert's Return Cause For Assane's Story?

Although Netflix has not confirmed the production of Lupin season 4, the conclusion of season 3 strongly implies that Assane's journey is far from complete. The message Assane received from his fellow inmate, Hubert, in prison mentioned a passage from the Lupin book La Cagliostro's Revenge. This message alludes to the fact that someone close to Assane has already betrayed him, leading to his loss of purpose and subsequent imprisonment. It remains uncertain whether Hubert orchestrated Assane's proximity to him in prison, but it undoubtedly serves the agenda of the powerful Pellegrini family. Assane's incarceration can potentially be seen as a fitting revenge for them.

Who Betrayed Assane?

In Lupin season 2, Assane exposed Hubert's fraudulent insurance scheme, which also involved the murder of Babakar to conceal it. As a result, Hubert not only faced legal consequences and imprisonment, but his reputation was severely damaged. Assane further revealed that Hubert had been diverting funds from his daughter Juliette's foundation into his personal bank account, causing even more harm to his reputation. This revelation ensured that even outside of prison, Hubert would struggle to regain the trust of his old associates. Considering this, Assane's proximity to Hubert in prison appears less coincidental and more likely part of Hubert's plan. This revelation may create potential risks for Assane in Lupin season 4.

In Lupin season 3, episode 7, there were references to La Cagliostro’s Revenge, revealing the faces of Assane’s estranged mother Mariama, his closest friend Benjamin, and his former playmate Juliette Pellegrini. This raised suspicion about one of them possibly being the traitor. However, it is important to note that Juliette was never part of his inner circle and did not appear in Lupin season 3 until the dramatic ending. While Mariama's unexpected return and Assane's temporary betrayal of Benjamin may suggest their involvement, Lupin season 4 will need to provide an explanation for their actions and the timeline of their betrayal.

What Really Happened To Benjamin In Prison?

While Benjamin undoubtedly felt the impact of being unable to escape the maze, which signified Assane's betrayal, he managed to emerge from the situation unharmed when he conversed with Youssef Guedira. However, Claire noticed that Benjamin's face was covered in cuts and bruises when she visited him, suggesting that something had occurred during his time in prison. His explanation of having fallen down the stairs raised suspicions, and it remains to be seen in Lupin season 4 whether this incident in prison played a role in his subsequent betrayal of Assane. Benjamin's interactions with Claire, as well as his reunion with her, Mariama, and Raoul, were tinged with a considerable amount of gravity.

Why Did Keller Choose To Snatch Mariama Instead Of Claire & Raoul?

Assane's mother was absent throughout Lupin seasons 1 and 2. Only in Lupin season 3 did she reappear, after Assane's staged funeral. Prior to this, Mariama never contacted Assane and did not reach out to Claire and Raoul when she arrived in Paris, even though they were present at the funeral. Interestingly, Mariama's virtual presence coincided with Manon, who was carrying out Jean-Luc Keller's scheme when she was first introduced in 2021.

At this juncture, Assane had very little knowledge about Mariama because they had not communicated for 25 years. Keller's decision to abduct Claire and Raoul instead of Mariama seems more logical, as he intended to strike Assane at his most vulnerable point. By selecting Mariama as an alternative to Claire and Raoul, it suggests that she might be collaborating with Keller and participating in his scheme to exact revenge on Assane. The fourth season of Lupin will have to provide an explanation if Mariama is revealed to be the betrayer.

What Really Happened After Hubert's Arrest & Why Didn't He Use His Power To Escape?

Lupin seasons 1 and 2 depicted Hubert Pellegrini as a wealthy individual with unlimited resources, capable of effortlessly manipulating the police to conceal his crimes or hiring assassins to carry out his bidding. However, the conclusion of Lupin season 2 only revealed his arrest after being betrayed by Pellegrini's wife, failing to elucidate how he ultimately ended up behind bars. Given Hubert's vast wealth, it is plausible that he could have evaded imprisonment, implying that his presence in jail during the finale of Lupin season 3 is deliberate and serves a specific purpose. This raises suspicions regarding his involvement in Assane's tribulations and prompts anticipation for Lupin season 4 to shed light on this matter.

Why Did Mariama Only Resurface After Assane's Death?

Mariama's reunion with Assane unveiled her desire to reach Assane and Babakar in France. However, due to her boss withholding her fair wages, she resorted to stealing the amount owed to her, resulting in her imprisonment. Surprisingly, she never attempted to contact Assane before his planned death, yet she was aware of the location of his funeral. It appeared that Mariama had not just arrived in Paris, and Assane had already made his public reveal of the heist to acquire the black pearl, indicating that she could have reached out to him if she had wanted to. These circumstances strongly suggest a possible connection between her reappearance and Hubert, which is yet another narrative that Lupin season 4 needs to address.

Why Would Juliette Help Hubert After Lupin Season 2?

While Juliette did not make an appearance in season 3 of Lupin, several other characters from the Lupin universe were introduced. As the storyline progressed, Assane revealed Juliette's father, Hubert, as the thief who attempted to steal from her and exposed him for the murder of Babakar, which resulted in his imprisonment. Interestingly, the final quote from La Cagliostro’s Revenge was recited by Assane while the visuals displayed Mariama, Benjamin, and Juliette. Despite the possibility that Juliette could have collaborated with Hubert to avenge his tarnished reputation caused by Assane, her consistent sympathy towards Assane makes her betrayal seem inconsistent with her character. Therefore, if Juliette were indeed the one who betrayed Assane, the upcoming fourth season of Lupin would need to provide an explanation.

Was Someone Else Behind Keller's Blackmailing Of Assane?

After Babakar’s demise, Assane undoubtedly faced numerous difficulties, so it was logical for Keller to resurface from his past in Lupin season 3. However, while Keller’s scheme in 1998 to orchestrate a high-end jewelry heist involving Bruno and Assane wasn't well thought out, Assane's plan in 2021 was meticulously plotted. Pressured by Keller, Assane found himself coerced into complying, suggesting that Keller had either become shrewder or received assistance. Whether this strategic aid came from Mariama, who was also held captive, or Hubert, who has already proven his strategic abilities, remains a mystery that Lupin season 4 will need to unravel, as the conclusion of Lupin season 3 leaves too many unanswered questions.