Television
What Would It Take to Beat Lupin?
Omar Sy’s thief has a copycat on his hands. The new season has eight episodes to make the impersonation hurt.
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Having someone steal your act must be especially irritating when stealing is your act. Lupin returns on Friday, October 23 with an impersonator committing museum robberies under Assane Diop's name. Omar Sy's thief is still in prison, four years after…
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Phantom Blade Zero's Smartest Promise Looks Boring
The swords are doing their job. Phantom Blade Zero has airborne opponents, rain-soaked duels and a doomed assassin with an urgent appointment. Getting our attention was never going to be the difficult part. Keeping it after a dozen fights is…
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