Copycat Killer (2023): where to watch, cast and plot

About the series

Copycat Killer (模仿犯) is a Taiwanese crime thriller series that was released on Netflix on March 31, 2023. Set in 1990s Taipei, the series stars Wu Kang-ren as a prosecutor trying to track down a serial killer. The series was adapted from the 2001 novel The Copycat by Japanese writer Miyuki Miyabe.

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Copycat Killer (模仿犯) is a Taiwanese crime thriller series that was released on Netflix on March 31, 2023. Set in 1990s Taipei, the series stars Wu Kang-ren as a prosecutor trying to track down a serial killer. The series was adapted from the 2001 novel The Copycat by Japanese writer Miyuki Miyabe.

Synopsis

In 1990s Taipei, prosecutor Kuo Hsiao-chi tries to track down a serial killer named "Noh".

Cast

Wu Kang-ren as Kuo Hsiao-chi

Tuo Tsung-Hua as Shang-Yong Lin

Cammy Chiang as Yen-Jhen Lu

Chia-Yen Ko

Hsia Teng-hung

Fandy Fan

Ruby Lin as Ya-Cih Yao

Yao Chun-yao as Chen He-ping

Critical reception

Cinema Express' Mrinal Rajaram gave the series 3.5 stars out of 5, praising the "multifaceted" exploration of its theme, but noting that the series was too drawn out. Decider's Joel Keller criticised the meandering plotlines in the first episode, noting that it made the story difficult to follow. South China Morning Post's James Marsh praised the performances, calling Wu "perfectly cast as the white knight prosecutor".

Copycat Killer won four awards at the 58th Golden Bell Awards including "Most Popular Drama Series".

References

Text from Copycat Killer (TV series) on Wikipedia, licensed CC BY-SA 4.0. https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Copycat_Killer_(TV_series)

Seasons

Temporada 1 2023 · 10 episodes

Cast

Where to watch

Netflix Streaming

Production

StatusEnded
NetworkNetflix
CountriesTaiwan
titulo_original模仿犯
First aired03/31/2023
votes109

Crew

Henri Chang Director
Chang Jung-chi Director
Tyler Zhou Writer
何昕明 Writer
Iu I-Tshing Writer
王加安 Writer
Phil Tang Producer
曾瀚賢 Producer

Questions about the series Copycat Killer

What is Copycat Killer about?

Copycat Killer: 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.

How many seasons does Copycat Killer have?

Copycat Killer has 1 season, with 10 episodes in total.

Is Copycat Killer still running?

Copycat Killer has ended in 2023.

How long is each episode of Copycat Killer?

Each episode of Copycat Killer runs about 54 minutes.

Where can I watch Copycat Killer?

Copycat Killer is available on Netflix. Availability changes often.

Who stars in Copycat Killer?

The cast of Copycat Killer includes Wu Kang-ren, Alice Ko, Jack Yao, Cammy Chiang and Fandy Fan.

Which country is Copycat Killer from?

Copycat Killer is a C-drama, produced in Taiwan.