Queen Mantis
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.
Cast
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]
Park Wan-Hyeong
Son Ji An [Detective]
Han Dong-hee
Seo A Ra [Jung Yeon's friend]
Lee Tae-gu
Seo Gu Wan
Lee Yoon-geon
Hong Seung Pyo [Police commissioner general]
Han Si-Ah
Kim Eun Ae
Kil Eun-sung
Kim U Tae [Security]
Cha Soon-bae
Park Eun Bae [Min Jae's father]
Seasons
E1Episode 1
Sep 5, 2025
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.
E2Episode 2
Sep 6, 2025
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.
E3Episode 3
Sep 12, 2025
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.
E4Episode 4
Sep 13, 2025
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.
E5Episode 5
Sep 19, 2025
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.
E6Episode 6
Sep 20, 2025
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.
E7Episode 7
Sep 26, 2025
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.
E8Episode 8
Sep 27, 2025
After a tense hostage exchange, I-shin confronts her protégé. Su-yeol makes a grim discovery about his family's fractured past.
Storyline
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.
