Copycat Killer (2023)
When a spate of grisly murders throws a city into chaos, a tenacious prosecutor must brace for a cat-and-mouse game against a dangerous manipulator.
Details
First Air Date
3/31/2023
Last Air Date
3/31/2023
Network
Netflix
Rating
8/10 (93 votes)
Status
Ended
Production Companies
Greener Grass Production, Nan Fang Film Productions
About Copycat Killer
The 2023 series "Copycat Killer" is a crime drama from Taiwan, consisting of 10 episodes across one season. The narrative centers on a prosecutor navigating a series of murders in a city that descends into disarray. The plot involves a cat-and-mouse dynamic between the prosecutor and an antagonist described as a dangerous manipulator, placing the series in the psychological thriller subgenre.
The series draws on themes of psychological suspense and manipulation, focusing on a serial killer case and the ensuing investigation. It explores the impact of a media frenzy on such events, alongside the dark and psychological elements inherent in its mystery and crime genres. The show has a TV-MA rating, reflecting its mature content.
"Copycat Killer" is based on a novel or book, providing a foundation for its complex plot and character development. The series concluded after its first season, with an average audience score of 8 out of 10 from 93 votes, and an IMDb rating of 7.0 from over 2,900 votes.
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You can stream *Copycat Killer* on Netflix and Netflix Standard with Ads. It is not currently available for free streaming. You can find it on [JustWatch](https://www.justwatch.com/us/tv-show/copycat-killer).
*Copycat Killer* is not based on a true story. It is a Taiwanese crime thriller series adapted from the 2001 novel *The Copycat* by Japanese writer Miyuki Miyabe. You can read more about it on [Wikipedia](https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Copycat_Killer_(TV_series)).
There is one season of *Copycat Killer*, which consists of 10 episodes. More details can be found on [JustWatch](https://www.justwatch.com/us/tv-show/copycat-killer).
*Copycat Killer* has received generally positive reviews, with critics praising the performances, particularly Wu Kang-ren as the prosecutor, and its exploration of themes like journalistic ethics and the emotional toll on law enforcement. However, some reviewers noted that the series could be slow-paced and too long. The [Cinema Express](https://www.cinemaexpress.com/international/review/2023/Apr/03/copycat-killer-series-review-alayered-series-about-violence-and-the-long-arm-of-the-law-41894.html) review mentions that it is a "layered series about violence and the long arm of the law."