“With Go Hyun-jung in the lead, ‘Mantis: A Murderer’s Outing’ Surpasses 8.7% Viewership Rating from Its First Episode! A Shocking Thriller of a Serial Killer vs. His Son’s Collaboration”
π₯ Go Hyun-jung stars in ‘Mantis: The Killer’s Exit’ with a viewership rating of 8.7% from the first broadcast! A shocking thriller of a serial killer and her son teaming up.
πΊ “This drama is absolutely insane!” is the response flooding in. The show ‘Mantis: The Killer’s Exit’, which premiered on SBS on September 5, 2025, instantly took the top spot in its timeslot with an incredible viewership rating of 8.7%. π
π Table of Contents
π Basic Plot: Mom is a serial killer, son is a detective?
The setup of this drama is at a level of “What on earth is this…” π±
The story revolves around Jung Yi-shin (Go Hyun-jung), a legendary female serial killer arrested 20 years ago, and her son, detective Cha Soo-yeol (Jang Dong-yoon), as they team up to solve a copycat crime.
Notably, Jung Yi-shin targeted those who abused women and children, leading some to view her murders as “righteous vengeance”, which is an interesting perspective.
π Go Hyun-jungβs transformation is powerful! Her chemistry with Jang Dong-yoon
Go Hyun-jung’s acting can only be described as “chillingly brilliant”. π She completely transformed into a vile serial killer, shocking the audience away from her usual image.
Especially the change in expression during the prison visitation scene in the first episode was truly remarkable. The swift transformation from an ordinary mother to a cold-blooded killer gave me goosebumps. βοΈ
Jang Dong-yoon perfectly embodies a detective with complex emotions, enhancing the “subtle tension” between him and Go Hyun-jung. Iβm excited to see how their conflict and collaboration will unfold!
π First Episode Review (Spoiler Alert!)
The first episode has been mostly rated as “intense right from the start”. π₯
The scene where the first victim of the copycat crime is discovered ramped up the tension to its peak, and the first meeting in prison was absolutely riveting.
What impressed me was that the drama poses deep questions about “family identity” and “the standard of justice”, rather than being just a simple mystery.
However, some scenes raised concerns with opinions like “Isnβt this too gruesome?” β οΈ (Even I, a fan of horror movies, was a bit shocked…)
β Frequently Asked Questions
Q. What does the title ‘Mantis’ mean?
A. The mantis is known for the female consuming the male, symbolically representing the character of Jung Yi-shin. π¦
Q. Is this drama based on real events?
A. Officially, it is declared as fiction, but it seems to be inspired by various real incidents. Comparing it to famous serial killer cases in Korea can be fun.
Q. How many episodes are planned?
A. It is planned to have a total of 16 episodes, airing every Friday and Saturday at 10 PM. β°
Q. Is Go Hyun-jungβs acting really that impressive?
A. Yes… it truly is. πββοΈ She shows a completely different side compared to her previous works!
β Prospects and Overall Review
I would give the first episode a . π―
With a solid production team, cast, and a unique storyline, it is highly likely to be positioned as the best crime thriller of the second half of 2025.
I am really looking forward to the unfolding of the mother-son investigative collaboration and the hidden truths, so please keep an eye out! β€οΈ
Finally… For everyone reading this, have you watched the first episode yet? Or not? Letβs share our thoughts in the comments! π¬
