This is a good series
This is a good series. I haven't watched the original La Mante (the French version), so my whole opinion is based just on this Korean adaptation.Even though I’ve seen tons of shows and movies in this genre, and there’s not a lot that feels new or original in terms of the story, I still really enjoyed it. The cast is probably the best part of this version. The queen absolutely owns the role—she brings everything to it and really brings this “mantis” character to life. She actually reminds me a bit of Sarah Linden from The Killing, but from a very different angle.
Fans of Mindhunter and The Silence of the Lambs should definitely give Queen Mantis a shot. The queen has a moral compass kind of like Dexter Morgan, but set in a world that feels more like Hannibal Lecter meets Edmund Kemper.
I really hope the son develops into more of a Clarice Starling-type character. But honestly, it’s a bit weird that he seems to be falling in love—feels super out of place given the dark family history. Personally, I don’t think he’s capable of giving or receiving love. But maybe the writers are setting this up for a twisted climax, like the ending of Se7en.
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