The synopsis for “The Takedown” reads as follows:

“Ousmane Diakité (Omar Sy) and François Monge (Laurent Lafitte) are two cops with very different styles, backgrounds and careers. The unlikely pair are reunited once again for a new investigation that takes them across France. What seemed to be a simple drug deal turns out to be a high scale criminal case wrapped in danger and unexpected comedy.”

“The Takedown” was directed by Sy’s “Lupin” collaborator Louis Leterrier, who’s perhaps better-known in the U.S. for helming “Transporter 2,” “The Incredible Hulk,” and “Now You See Me.” (He also directed Netflix’s all-too-short-lived terrific fantasy series “The Dark Crystel: Age of Resistance,” so, you know, respect.) He seems to have infused the film with his trademark dynamic visual style, coupled with the type of risqué and sometimes dark humor he likes to dabble in, as evidenced by that decapitation gag in the latest trailer. It’s definitely no “Lupin,” by the look of it, but those who tend to enjoy Leterrier’s frenetic brand of action-comedy may find what they’re looking for here.

“The Takedown” premieres on Netflix on May 6, 2022. But if you decide to watch it, do yourself a favor and stream it in its original French language with the subtitles of choosing.