Will there be an additional murder case in "The Mantis: Original Sin: The killer's outing"?
SBS Friday-Saturday drama "The Mantis: Original Sin: The killer's outing" (director Byun Young-joo / writer Lee Young-jong / planned by Studio S / produced by Merry Christmas, Megamonster, Film Studio Boim) is a high-density crime thriller about the joint investigation between a serial killer mother and her detective son. A tightly woven, meticulous story, actors' radical transformations and powerful performances, and stylish direction that heightens immersion have combined to draw rave reviews from the press and the public.
Proving this, "The Mantis: Original Sin: The killer's outing" broke its own record for highest ratings for two consecutive episodes nationwide on Nielsen Korea. It also ranked No. 1 on the OTT platform Netflix in Korea (Sept. 8-Sept. 14), No. 6 globally on Netflix (non-English, Sept. 8-Sept. 14), and was in the top 10 in seven countries (Sept. 8-Sept. 14). Despite being a genre that requires concentration, it has shown encouraging results, making its future box office success even more notable.
One of the elements behind the success of "The Mantis: Original Sin: The killer's outing" is its unpredictable developments. In the 4th episode, as Seo Gu-wan (played by Lee Tae-gu), a prime suspect in the copycat "The Mantis" murders, died, Jeong I-sin (played by Go Hyun-jung), suspected of having killed him and nicknamed "The Mantis," escaped from the assisted-living facility and went to see her daughter-in-law Lee Jeong-yeon (played by Kim Bo-ra), an ending that sent chills through viewers. All eyes are on who the culprit might be and whether Cha Su-yeol (played by Jang Dong-yoon) can prevent further deaths.
Meanwhile, on the 18th the production team of "The Mantis: Original Sin: The killer's outing" grabbed viewers' attention by foreshadowing developments that once again exceed expectations ahead of the 5th episode broadcast.
In the released photos, Cha Su-yeol and Kim Na-hee (played by Lee El) are shown visiting a darkened theater. The two stand at the entrance of the theater watching the audience-filled seats and the stage. At that time, with the performance in full swing, serial murder investigation team member Bae Seong-gyu (played by Kim Min-ho) climbs onto the stage, causing puzzlement. Cha Su-yeol is seen rushing out of the theater, and Kim Na-hee wearing a grave expression in the crowd further heightens unease.
Earlier, Seo Gu-wan (played by Lee Tae-gu), a prime suspect in the copycat "The Mantis" murders, died in a mysterious hit-and-run traffic accident. In addition, a new figure, Park Min-jae (played by Lee Chang-min), emerged as another prime suspect in the copycat "The Mantis" murders. Then the urgent 모습 of the serial murder investigation team was captured.
In this regard, the production team of "The Mantis: Original Sin: The killer's outing" said, "In tomorrow's (19th) broadcast of episode 5, another crisis will hit surrounding the copycat "The Mantis" murder case. In the process, the opera scene that drew explosive reactions when the special teaser for "The Mantis: Original Sin: The killer's outing" was released will be shown. Please show much interest and expectation for the gripping performances by actors such as Jang Dong-yoon and Lee El."
Could a copycat "The Mantis" murder possibly occur again? Will Cha Su-yeol have to witness another death? The unpredictable SBS Friday-Saturday drama "The Mantis: Original Sin: The killer's outing" episode 5 airs Sept. 19 at 9:50 p.m.
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