Political Lupin (2026 Japanese drama) - Season 1 - Episode 1

Across 10 episodes, the narrative structures weekly crime-drama beats through a serialized heist-and-politics arc. Early installments focus on Yayoi’s infiltration, the election gambit, and the first confrontations with Natsume; middle arcs delve into the secretary cover, the slander investigation, and the family-power struggles; later episodes tighten the suspense as the dark-money trail leads to the Prime Minister’s residence and the ultimate showdown. The rhythm balances wit with tension, using the political-thriller framework to explore corruption, loyalty, and the cost of justice.