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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 mediatic.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 mediatic.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 mediatic.
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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.
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.
Superbly shot. Excellent attention-to-detail on old equipment; CRTs and analogue equipment of the late 1990's. Superb acting. So reminiscent of 'Memories Of A Murder' and a lot of voyeuristic viewing.
The build-up play is full-on Hitchcock suspense. It's extremely sleek and professional with a good budget but also it's done to a very high standard.
There's probably a bit of troll-rating happening as it's 6.8 but it only dropped to Netflix very recently so there's clearly bogus reviews. Anything Asian+Murder+Gore gets trolls it seems.
The sequencing of each episode and how the story is set is excellent. It's proper storyboard-to-series. I love how artifacts from the era are in pristine condition despite now being 25 years old!
Actos are great. I feel at ease with them and Cammy Chiang is a future star. Wu Kang-ren is astounding. The way he acts like a cop more than a prosecutor is refreshing. There's a bit of Triad crackdown involvement which is true to history after a Google search found a 1997 article in the Indiependent about that.
The style is very like the artistic leadership of 'Memories For Murder' (Director of Parasite) which the creators deserve huge credit for. It's glossy and well-produced and a real nugget in SEA TV criteria where there's an incredible amount of choice. Great stuff! More please.
The build-up play is full-on Hitchcock suspense. It's extremely sleek and professional with a good budget but also it's done to a very high standard.
There's probably a bit of troll-rating happening as it's 6.8 but it only dropped to Netflix very recently so there's clearly bogus reviews. Anything Asian+Murder+Gore gets trolls it seems.
The sequencing of each episode and how the story is set is excellent. It's proper storyboard-to-series. I love how artifacts from the era are in pristine condition despite now being 25 years old!
Actos are great. I feel at ease with them and Cammy Chiang is a future star. Wu Kang-ren is astounding. The way he acts like a cop more than a prosecutor is refreshing. There's a bit of Triad crackdown involvement which is true to history after a Google search found a 1997 article in the Indiependent about that.
The style is very like the artistic leadership of 'Memories For Murder' (Director of Parasite) which the creators deserve huge credit for. It's glossy and well-produced and a real nugget in SEA TV criteria where there's an incredible amount of choice. Great stuff! More please.
The show was good overall and worth a watch. However there were a few issues that held the show back from getting to the next level. I feel like the last 4 episodes were kind of unnecessary. They could of stopped the series halfway and I would of still enjoyed it. The villain's logic was flawed and the way the killer was brought to justice was lazy writing. The show seemed to drag a bit from time to time within episodes too.
There was a lot of positives though. Without giving too much away, I liked some of the motives to the villains. It seemed as a way to help redeem them in some way. Some of the twists were creative with a good storyline.
There was a lot of positives though. Without giving too much away, I liked some of the motives to the villains. It seemed as a way to help redeem them in some way. Some of the twists were creative with a good storyline.
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.
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.
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.
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