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Queen Mantis

Queen Mantis

192025•1h 0m•7.3/10
CrimeMysteryDrama

Ratings

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7.3/10(21)

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.

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Production

Merry Christmas, Mega Monster, Studio S

Language

KO

Status

Ended

First Aired

September 5, 2025

Last Aired

September 27, 2025

Networks

SBS

Created By

Byun Young-joo

Trailers & Videos

Where to Watch
Region US · Lang EN
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Seasons & Episodes
Select a season to view episodes. Reddit links may contain spoilers.
Season
Episode 1
E1
Episode 1
Air date: 2025-09-05
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.
Episode 2
E2
Episode 2
Air date: 2025-09-06
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.
Episode 3
E3
Episode 3
Air date: 2025-09-12
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.
Episode 4
E4
Episode 4
Air date: 2025-09-13
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.
Episode 5
E5
Episode 5
Air date: 2025-09-19
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.
Episode 6
E6
Episode 6
Air date: 2025-09-20
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.
Episode 7
E7
Episode 7
Air date: 2025-09-26
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.
Episode 8
E8
Episode 8
Air date: 2025-09-27
After a tense hostage exchange, I-shin confronts her protégé. Su-yeol makes a grim discovery about his family's fractured past.

Cast

Ko Hyun-jung

Ko Hyun-jung

Jeong Yi-shin

Jang Dong-yoon

Jang Dong-yoon

Cha Su-yeol

Cho Seong-ha

Cho Seong-ha

Joong-ho

Lee El

Lee El

Na-hee

Kim Bo-ra

Kim Bo-ra

Lee Jung-yeon

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