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Muriel Robin is back on our screens for the second season of Master Crimes, the hit TF1 series where suspense, humor, and a dash of improbable plot twist blend together happily. In her role as Louise Arbus, a quirky but razor-sharp criminologist, she brings her own style, combining the unexpected with the indispensable. Released on October 17, this new season promises to go even further in extravagance… and laughter.
At 69, Muriel Robin seems to have found the magic formula: a dazzling career and a personal life in perfect harmony. And, as the icing on the cake, she now shares the screen with her partner, Anne Le Nen, with whom she has been madly in love since their marriage in 2021. The duo, both in real life and on screen, offers us a gentle, sharp, and sometimes more complicit dynamic than ever. Enough to delight viewers… and maybe give a few couples at home some ideas!
A Part Written For Her (Or Almost)
It has to be said: Louise Arbus is 100% Muriel Robin. Her razor-sharp humor is one of this criminologist’s defining traits. Then, she is known for her snappy one-liners. In addition, she always adds a dash of irreverence to her work. In short, she is a criminologist who does nothing like everyone else. Louise is known for gently tormenting her students. She also leads investigations. These are often more complex than the twists and turns of a beef bourguignon recipe.
Result: 5 million viewers hooked from the very first season. And for this second round? Buckle up, because the crimes get even more devious, and the relationships between the characters even more delightful.
Robin herself makes no secret of it: this role fits her like a glove. "I am Louise Arbus", she says with a smile. With Anne Le Nen joining the cast, as Barbara, the series takes a new turn. Romantic comedy moments are never far away, and the couple’s real-life chemistry gives their shared scenes a very special flavor.
Love On And Off Screen
As we know, Robin and Le Nen are inseparable, and it shows! After 18 years of love, they’ve mastered the art of working together without arguments over pasta doneness ruining the mood. Muriel even confides, with a touch of tenderness: "Filming with someone else? No way! I want to see Anne every day, on set or anywhere else." And what if that were the recipe for happiness?
Together, they make a charming duo, and their on-screen relationship, full of little teasing remarks and tender looks, adds a dose of romantic comedy to the police drama. Professional bliss has never felt so tangible.
A Bright Future, Between Laughs And Movies
Muriel Robin will turn 70 next year, but far from slowing down, she seems more fulfilled than ever. The actress, who said she was rejected by cinema because of homophobia, is full of projects. She co-wrote a film with Anne Le Nen, due out in 2025. But, as she puts it so well, "I want to make movies my way, without taking myself too seriously." And we believe her.
For now, she is savoring the success of Master Crimes, her dazzling return to TF1, and that very special connection with her audience. No doubt about it, Muriel Robin is not done surprising us… and making us laugh.