Netflix's 'Queen Mantis': The Thriller That's Haunting Viewers' Dreams

BLOOD-CURDLING DRAMA TAKES OVER NETFLIX: K-DRAMA QUEEN MANTIS HAUNTS VIEWERS WITH NIGHTMARE-INDUCING PLOT

In a move that's got everyone talking, Netflix has unleashed its latest obsession: the Korean crime thriller Queen Mantis. This spine-tingling drama has already climbed to the top 10 most-watched non-English shows on the platform, and fans are raving about the "tremendous acting" of its stars.

Since its release earlier this month, Queen Mantis has been making waves with its dark and twisted plot, which follows a cop on a mission to hunt down a copycat of his notorious serial killer mother. The show's first four episodes have left viewers hooked, with many confessing that they're too afraid to sleep after watching.

"I am so into this show! I've been waiting all week," gushed one fan on social media. "A part of me is a little frightened of what kind of nightmares this show is going to inspire and ruin my weekend restorative sleep, but eh... what the heck. Sacrifices must be made!"

Another viewer echoed their sentiments: "Absolutely, I should not be watching this show (because of night terrors) but I am so hooked. The sacrifices we make..."

The series boasts impressive performances from its lead actors, Ko Hyun-jung and Jang Dong-yoon, who play a mother-son duo with a dark past. Fans are praising their chemistry on screen, with one commenter writing: "10/10 for episode 3. Tremendous acting from both mother and son."

But what's behind the show's success? According to an interview with Jang, he was star-struck to work alongside Korean acting legend Ko, who embodied her character so completely that he couldn't imagine anyone else playing her.

"I was honestly shocked," Jang revealed. "She nailed every layer - I got chills more than once while we were shooting."

Ko also had glowing praise for her co-star, saying: "On set, it felt less like a mother-son dynamic and more like actor to actor... He's incredibly generous and gives his co-stars real energy."

With four more episodes left to drop every Friday, fans are on the edge of their seats as they wait to see how the mystery unfolds. Will our hero be able to catch the copycat, or will he fall victim to the same darkness that consumed his mother?

The show's synopsis reads: "To stop a copycat criminal, a cop must work with the serial killer behind the original murders - his mother who he's spent his life trying to forget."

With its gripping plot and outstanding performances, Queen Mantis is not for the faint of heart. But if you're ready to take on the challenge, be sure to tune in now. Will you be joining the thousands of viewers already hooked on this dark and twisted drama?

Catch up on Queen Mantis now on Netflix!