Queen Mantis
2025 · 1 season · 8 eps · ★ 7.6 · 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.
Created by Byun Young-joo
Network: SBS
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Cast
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Ko Hyun-jung Jeong Yi-shin -
Jang Dong-yoon Cha Su-yeol -
Cho Seong-ha Joong-ho -
Lee El Na-hee -
Kim Bo-ra Lee Jung-yeon -
Lee Hwang-eui Jung Hyeon Nam [I Sin's father] -
Kim Min-ho Bae Seong Gyu [Detective] -
Kim Tae-jeong Choi Hyeok [Detective] - P Park Wan-Hyeong Son Ji An [Detective]
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Han Dong-hee Seo A Ra [Jung Yeon's friend] -
Lee Tae-gu Seo Gu Wan - L Lee Yoon-geon Hong Seung Pyo [Police commissioner general]
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