According to CinemaBlend, Netflix’s new Taiwanese series, Copycat Killer, will debut on the streaming platform on Friday, March 31, 2023, at 3:01 a.m. ET. The plot revolves around a seasoned murder lawyer who is coping with his first serial killer case. The plot revolves around his attempts to bring the murderer to justice. It stars Wu Kang-ren as the protagonist, with several others portraying key secondary parts. It is based on the highly praised book of the same name by renowned Japanese novelist Miyabe Miyuki.
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The Copycat murderer teaser from Netflix promises a riveting serial murderer thriller.
On March 6, 2023, Netflix published the official teaser for Copycat Killer, which gives a glimpse into the film’s numerous riveting events. The video begins on a terrifying note, with a man whistle and a woman starting a timer, followed by an eerie voice asking,
”Permit me to pose you a query. Do you think anyone can become a murderer?”
The video then portrays several frightening scenes from the film without revealing any major details that could damage fans’ watching experience. Overall, the video retains an eerie tone that fans of psychological suspense and horror films will undoubtedly enjoy. Along with the teaser, Netflix has released the formal description for the program on their YouTube account, which reads:
”Netflix exclusive Mandarin series Copycat Killer, a thriller based on the bestselling novel of the same name by famed Japanese mystery writer Miyabe Miyuki, is set in the 1990s and tells the story of Kuo Hsiao-chi (Wu Kang-ren), a veteran homicide prosecutor handling his first-ever serial killer case, and how he tries to bring the perpetrator to justice.”
The description continues,
”With the murderer’s repeated aggravating factors, Hsiao-chi is resolved to discover the key piece of evidence to break the case, even if it means risking his life.”
Fans can anticipate an unsettling criminal drama series that dives deep into the psyche of a troubled individual while examining themes such as violence, justice, vengeance, and many more based on the teaser and description. The series will allegedly consist of ten segments, each lasting approximately 45-50 minutes. All series are scheduled to debut on Netflix on March 31, 2023.
A brief glimpse at the characters of Copycat Killer
Wu Kang-ren, a well-known Taiwanese performer, plays the main character of Kuo Hsiao-chi in Copycat Killer. Kuo is a lawyer who is grappling with his first serial murderer case. The program portrays the numerous obstacles he encounters while attempting to put the killer to justice. Kuo Hsiao-chi looks fantastic in the teaser, effortlessly portraying the many complicated aspects of his character.
Shards of Her, I Missed You, and The World Between Us are among his other noteworthy film and television-playing accomplishments. Along with him are Ruby Lin as Yao Yaci, Chia-Yen Ko as Hu Yunhui, Fandy Fan as Shen Jiawen, Tsung-Hua Tou as Lin Shanyong, and many others who play important supporting roles. Copycat Killer will be available on Netflix on Friday, March 31, 2023.
