Copycat Killer

No Spoilers GRIPPING CRIME SERIES COPYCAT KILLER NETFLIX

PLOT: A serial killer takes advantage on the media interest over his murders, manipulating their victims, police and the media, turning the murders into a spectacle.

I don't always say "drop everything else and watch this" but this is one of those rare gems.

Based on a book by a Japanese author, this Netflix series from Taiwan is 10 episodes long and with eah episode the tension mounts.

Just when you thought you had figured it all out, it completely throws you off and you will have t55o reassess your theories on who or what.

The best part of this series is you will feel like you are reading a book and not watching a commercial adaptation made in a hurry.

The nuanced storytelling and the excellent background music really stand out as you binge through the episodes.

This is one of the best crime series out there at the moment and it's gripping from start to finish. No melodrama no modern day gimmicks in this 90's story.

Copycat killer is a heartwrenching thriller series that leaves the viewers on the edge of their seats. I was surprised to see the low rating for this series. In my opinion, copycat killer is an above-average series in the Taiwanese drama genre.

The acting in Copycat Killer was commendable, and the cast did justice to their roles. The storyline was also intriguing and had a very Japanese drama feel to it. The cinematography angles used in the show were impressive, and the shots were captured beautifully.

One downside to the series is that it is not very suspenseful as it is not hard to figure out who the killer is. The reasoning part of the series was almost entirely dependent on the killer's self-confession. I would have loved to see more plot twists and turns that would keep me guessing until the very end.

However, despite this flaw, the series still manages to keep the viewers engaged throughout the entire show. The interactions between the characters were well-written and brought a sense of realism to the show. It was interesting to see how the characters dealt with the ongoing case and the personal issues they faced.

In conclusion, Copycat Killer is an above-average thriller series that is worth watching. Although it has its flaws, it is still an engaging show that will leave you satisfied. I highly recommend this series to anyone who loves a good thriller with a Japanese drama feel to it.

What a nice surprise!! I didn't think I would see such a good Chinese series, and I'm saying it because I'm not a big fan of Asian series, maybe it's the language.

For me it's absolutely necessary to always see them in the original version with subtitles. And from the first episode I lef wanting more, the tension, suspense and the theme are so different.

The acting is also very good and the editing is very well done. I didn't realize who the murderer was until a few episodes had passed, and besides, it wasn't entirely clear to me, they got me confused, and that made me appreciate and like the series even more!!

The prosecutor and main role was fantastic in his role, I really liked him, finally someone who cares about the victims and their families and wants to go all the way to catch the murderer. All the characters are quite varied and some of them very interesting and some funny, others very boring, especially the female roles I like less. I hope I'm not going too long, but I had to say it, the series reminded me a little of the Spanish movie Thesis(1996), but only a little, I had to think about it during this series, and it's been many years since I saw it, it's one of those that you can't foget, like this series, strong, full of suspense and very realistic.

What I liked least about the series is that it's too long and the flashback moments are sometimes unnecessarily repetitive. Also the names of all the characters are confusing at times, being in Chinese it is difficult to remember them.

I recommend it without a doubt, it does not disappoint.

It's a dark, violent and gritty thriller nominally focused on the hunt for a sadistic serial killer. Although based on a Japanese novel and set in Taiwan, the dour tone and deliberate pace are reminiscent of Scandi-Noir. Genre cliches abound and the show doesn't shy away from depicting brutality. It's also guilty of the same thing as virtually every other streaming series in padding the run time with extraneous subplots and overcooked melodrama. That said, this show is nevertheless well-done and engaging, with good performances, slick production, and enough twists and turns to keep things interesting.

This Series Left me speechless by the end, with multiple twists and turns shifting the expectations again and again. Chris Wu being the lead is what truly solidified my rating as his character was much different from what I'm used to. In a role where the director would apply more pressure for sympathy, Hsiao-Chi Kuos Traumatic past takes a backseat while still being prevalent. Where other titles would make this character very vulnerable Copycat Killer Lets Hsiao-Chi Kuo be a more stoic and stable character throughout the majority of the series. Every Character is given the opportunity to grow and learn from the experiences in the series that makes you care about them. The killers motives were very unique as well with Jia-Wun Shens Character being particularly heartbreaking. By the end every characters story ended at the perfect time with the right outcome leaving no extra weight for an unneeded cliffhanger.