Get ready for a good time as Netflix returns to screens with another Chinese thriller series. Copycat Killer, the upcoming series, is a new crime story adapted from the famous Chinese writer Miyuki Miyabe. Set in the 90s, the upcoming show will revolve around the serial killer who kills the citizens and mocks the law. One of the most thorough prosecutors portrayed by Wu-Kang-ren vows to get the serial killer to pay for all the lives he has taken. The chase for the murderer, however, turns into a cat-and-mouse game, and it does not take long till the killer runs outs of luck. With the release date already out, here is everything we know about the upcoming series.
Copycat Killer Season 1 Release Date: When Will it Premiere?
From the recent updates from Netflix, we are confident that the series will be gracing our screens on 31st March 2023. The show will exclusively be available on Netflix, and you must get a subscription to check out the upcoming series. As we await the series release, you can check out the series trailer which Netflix recently released. It is also available on YouTube to give you the necessary information on what to expect before binging on the thriller.
Copycat Killer Season 1 Plot: What will Happen?
The upcoming series delves into the life of the famous serial killer driving the citizens into a frenzy. The serial killer’s popularity travels far and wide; hence he takes advantage of the fear he instills in the public. A prosecutor, however, decides that he has had enough of the serial killer and wants to put him behind bars. As he hatches his plan, the serial killer keeps mocking the law and justice system, portraying it as less efficient.
Copycat Killer Season 1 Cast: Who Can We Expect?
The famous Japanese writer Miyuki Miyabe will write the show and act as the series’ executive director. Wu Kang-ren stars as the prosecutor, the series protagonist in the hot pursuit of the serial killer. Chris Wu stars as Guo Xiao Qi, Ko Chia-Yen as HU Yun Hui, Tuo Chung Ha as Lin Shan Yong, Jack Yao as Chen He Ping, Fandy Fan as Shen Jia Wen, and Cammy Chiang as Lu Yi Zhen. Ruby Lin will also be making an appearance in the upcoming series. The actress has also worked in other roles, including the producer and the lead actress in the Light of the Night series.
Copycat Killer Season 1 Trailer: When will we see it?
A trailer for the Copycat series has already been released, and you can check it out on YouTube. The trailer starts with an eerie environment, sniffles and cries from a woman seeming to be begging her kidnapper to please let her go. Screams are then heard, and the woman goes silent. Reports of the serial killer announcing that the game is just beginning to take the lead, and soon enough, we realize that the serial killer makes his killing for fun. He loves the terror he creates, and the police hot in pursuit rushes his adrenaline. One of the police officers vows to catch the serial killer before the screen goes entirely black. Ensure to check out the series trailer on YouTube and watch out for the first season on 31st March on Netflix.