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Queen Mantis Escalates With Episode 3 Showdown as Netflix’s Weekly Release Continues

The SBS remake rolls out weekly on Netflix in step with Korea, spotlighting a charged mother–son dynamic.

Overview

  • The Korean remake of La Mante centers on an imprisoned serial killer, played by Go Hyun‑jung, whose estranged detective son, played by Jang Dong‑yoon, teams up with her to pursue a copycat.
  • Netflix is releasing the series in real time alongside SBS, with episodes dropping on September 12, 13, 19, 20, 26 and 27.
  • Episode 3 was promoted for a visceral flashback that delves into the origins of the Mantis without revealing plot specifics.
  • Official stills preview a roughly 15‑minute confrontation between mother and son, including a moment where he grabs her by the throat, as highlighted by director Byun Young Joo.
  • Episode 4 airs September 13 at 9:50 p.m. KST with teasers pointing to pivotal past encounters that expand the show’s mythology.