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Queen Mantis

Queen Mantis
★ 7.2/10•2025•1h 0m•19•Crime•Mystery•Drama
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Cha Su-yeol, a police officer who has long despised his mother, the notorious 'Mantis' serial killer, must reluctantly turn to her for help when a copycat killer emerges.

Byun Young-joo · Director

Lee Young-jong · Screenplay

StatusEnded
Runtime1h 0m
LanguageKO
First Air DateSep 5, 2025

Episodes

Episode 1 - Episode 1E160m

Episode 1

When a series of terrible murders ensues in a residential area, Cha Su-yeol is forced to seek help from Jeong I-sin, a serial killer from the past.

Sep 5, 2025

Episode 2 - Episode 2E261m

Episode 2

The culprit has been arrested, but the victim’s whereabouts remain unknown. Su-yeol struggles to save a life as I-sin reveals her true intentions.

Sep 6, 2025

Episode 3 - Episode 3E361m

Episode 3

I-shin offers assistance with the investigation, but it's unclear why she would help a cop. Su-yeol unravels the origins of I-shin's murderous instinct.

Sep 12, 2025

Episode 4 - Episode 4E460m

Episode 4

The culprit begins to close in on Su-yeol's family. I-shin pressures Su-yeol to take action — but she happens to be the one threatening his family.

Sep 13, 2025

Episode 5 - Episode 5E560m

Episode 5

Su-yeol finds I-shin in his home after she vanishes under police watch. The killer demands to speak to I-shin and gives her a hint about the plan.

Sep 19, 2025

Episode 6 - Episode 6E660m

Episode 6

Shaken by recent events, Su-yeol attempts to confide in Lee Jung-yeon. During a tense call, I-shin manipulates the killer into exposing a crucial lead.

Sep 20, 2025

Episode 7 - Episode 7E760m

Episode 7

As Jung-yeon copes with the truth of Su-yeol's past, the killer reveals their identity — and takes a hostage, forcing Su-yeol into a dangerous bargain.

Sep 26, 2025

Episode 8 - Episode 8E860m

Episode 8

After a tense hostage exchange, I-shin confronts her protégé. Su-yeol makes a grim discovery about his family's fractured past.

Sep 27, 2025

Actors

Go Hyun-jung

Go Hyun-jung

Jeong Yi-shin

Jang Dong-yoon

Jang Dong-yoon

Cha Su-yeol

Cho Seong-ha

Cho Seong-ha

Joong-ho

EL

EL

Na-hee

Kim Bo-ra

Kim Bo-ra

Lee Jung-yeon

Lee Hwang-eui

Lee Hwang-eui

Jung Hyeon Nam [I Sin's father]

Kim Min-ho

Kim Min-ho

Bae Seong Gyu [Detective]

Kim Tae-jeong

Kim Tae-jeong

Choi Hyeok [Detective]

Park Wan-Hyeong

Son Ji An [Detective]

Han Dong-hee

Han Dong-hee

Seo A Ra [Jung Yeon's friend]

Lee Tae-gu

Lee Tae-gu

Seo Gu Wan

Lee Yoon-geon

Lee Yoon-geon

Hong Seung Pyo [Police commissioner general]

Han Si-Ah

Kim Eun Ae

Kil Eun-sung

Kil Eun-sung

Kim U Tae [Security]

Cha Soon-bae

Cha Soon-bae

Park Eun Bae [Min Jae's father]

Lee Chang-min

Park Min-jae

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