In Love, Muriel Robin Triumphs in “Master Crimes”

Muriel Robin in front of a blue sky

Muriel Robin returns to our screens for the second season of Master Crimes, the hit series from TF1 where suspense, humor, and a touch of improbable twists blend joyfully. In her role as Louise Arbus, an eccentric but remarkably insightful criminologist, she imposes her style, combining the unpredictable with the essential. Released on October 17, this new season promises to go even further in extravagance… and in laughter.

At 69 years old, Muriel Robin seems to have found the magic formula: a flamboyant career and a personal life in harmony. And, the cherry on top, she now shares the screen with her partner, Anne Le Nen, with whom she has been in perfect love since their marriage in 2021. The duo, both in real life and on screen, offers us a dynamic that is sweet, spicy, and sometimes more in sync than ever. Enough to delight viewers… and perhaps give some ideas to couples at home!

A tailor-made role (or almost)

It must be said: Louise Arbus is Muriel Robin 100%. Sharp humor is one of the characteristics of this criminologist. Then, she is known for her snappy comebacks. Moreover, she always adds a dash of irreverence to her work. In short, she is a criminologist who does nothing like the others. Louise is known for gently tormenting her students. Furthermore, she conducts investigations. These are often more complex than the intricacies of a beef bourguignon recipe.

Result: 5 million viewers hooked from the first season. And for this second round? Hold on tight, because the crimes become more cunning, and the relationships between the characters even more delightful.

Muriel Robin back as Louise Arbus

Robin herself does not hide it: this role fits her like a glove. "I am Louise Arbus," she says with a smile. With the addition of Anne Le Nen to the cast, in the role of Barbara, the series takes a new turn. Romantic comedy scenes are never far away, and the couple’s real-life chemistry adds a very special flavor to their shared scenes.

Love on and off screen

We know it, Robin and Le Nen are a close-knit couple, and it shows! After 18 years of love, they have mastered the art of working together without arguments over pasta cooking spoiling the atmosphere. Muriel even confides, with a touch of tenderness: "Filming with someone else? No way! I want to see Anne every day, on set or elsewhere." And maybe that’s the recipe for happiness?

Together, they form a charming duo, and their on-screen relationship, full of little teasing and tender glances, adds a dose of romantic comedy to the crime drama. Professional happiness has never been so palpable.

A bright future, between laughter and cinema

Muriel Robin will celebrate her 70th birthday next year, but far from slowing down, she seems more fulfilled than ever. The one who said she was rejected by cinema due to homophobia is full of projects. The actress has co-written a film with Anne Le Nen, scheduled for 2025. But, as she says so well, "I want to make films my way, without taking myself too seriously." And we readily believe her.

For now, she is enjoying the success of Master Crimes, her flamboyant return on TF1, and this special connection with her audience. No doubt, Muriel Robin has not finished surprising us… and making us laugh.