Queen Mantis
Created by Byun Young-joo
On SBS
A dark psychological crime drama centered on a fraught mother-son relationship forged through serial murder, where moral compromise and family obligation collide.
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.
Clusters
Questions people ask
Is Queen Mantis scary? Yes, very. More frightening than 97% of series.
Is Queen Mantis violent? Yes. More violent than 85% of series.
Is Queen Mantis sad? Yes. More sad than 84% of series.
Does Queen Mantis leave you hopeful? Barely. Less hopeful than 81% of series.
Is Queen Mantis easy watching? Barely. Less comforting than 75% of series.
These describe how the series comes across across its whole run, compared with other well-known series. They are not a content list — nothing here was counted or checked episode by episode, so for age-suitability or specific content use a classification board or a dedicated content-warning service.
Cinnamon Score
How much this series gives you that nothing else will, and whether it delivers.
You have seen this shape before.
How unlike any other series this one feels
How much more it delivers than it promises
How much audiences actually like it
Ensemble
Like Queen Mantis
Nearest across the full emotional profile.
Same Mood as Queen Mantis
Nearest on what's most distinctive about this one.
Like Queen Mantis, But Darker
Similar, pushed toward heavier and more intense.
Like Queen Mantis, But Lighter
Similar, pushed toward warmer and easier.
Like Queen Mantis, But Less Popular
Same territory, far fewer people have seen it.
