EPISODE CONTEXT

Coming off 'The Little Princess of Darkness,' which took the series into unusually supernatural territory, this episode pivots back to the core heist-and-pursuit formula that anchors Part II's identity. At episode 28 of 155, the season is still firmly in its character-establishing phase, and the introduction of Melon Ganimard signals an effort to expand Lupin's rogues' gallery with adversaries tied to the franchise's literary roots. This episode lays groundwork for future encounters while reinforcing the standalone, episodic rhythm that defines the series.