Queen Mantis_
Original: 사마귀: 살인자의 외출
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
Episodes
8
Updated Feb 16, 2026
WHERE TO WATCH
Netflix
18 countries
Kocowa
10 countries
Viki
FREE
3 countries
O
OnDemandKorea
FREE
1 country
ALL REGIONS
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Overview
Queen Mantis has 1 season with 8 episodes spanning 2025.
Year context
Queen Mantis first aired 1 year ago in 2025.
CAST (5)
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
SEASONS (1 season, 8 episodes)
SEASON 1
01
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…
02
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.
03
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.
04
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…
05
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…
06
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.
07
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.
08
Episode 8
After a tense hostage exchange, I-shin confronts her protégé. Su-yeol makes a grim discovery about his family's fractured past.
SERIES INFO
1
Seasons
8
Episodes
60 min/ep
Per Episode
Ended
Status
CREW
Creator
Byun Young-joo
NETWORKS (1)
SBS
DETAILS
First Aired
Last Aired
Status
Ended
Seasons
1
Episodes
8
Episode Length
60 min/ep
Language
Korean
Country
Rating
7.3/10 (21 votes)
Popularity
4
IMDB
FREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTIONS
What is Queen Mantis about?
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.
Where can I watch Queen Mantis?
Queen Mantis is available on Netflix, Kocowa, Viki, OnDemandKorea. Availability varies by region.
How many seasons does Queen Mantis have?
Queen Mantis has 1 season with 8 episodes total.
Who created Queen Mantis?
Queen Mantis was created by Byun Young-joo.
Who stars in Queen Mantis?
The cast of Queen Mantis includes Ko Hyun-jung, Jang Dong-yoon, Cho Seong-ha, Lee El, Kim Bo-ra.
What is the rating of Queen Mantis?
Queen Mantis has a rating of 7.3 out of 10 based on 21 votes on TMDB.
Is Queen Mantis still running?
Queen Mantis has ended. The final episode aired on .
GENRES (3)
Crime
Mystery
Drama
