The story's strength has led to international remakes, including the Indian series Mrs. Deshpande (starring Madhuri Dixit) and the South Korean drama Queen Mantis (starring Go Hyun-jung). Binge-Watch Guide Platform: Currently available for streaming on Netflix .
Decades after her arrest, notorious serial killer Jeanne Deber (Carole Bouquet), known as "The Mantis," is pulled from solitary confinement. A string of murders has surfaced that perfectly mimics her own gruesome crimes. Jeanne agrees to help the police catch this copycat on one non-negotiable condition: she will only work with her estranged son, Damien (Fred Testot), who is now a police detective. La Mante
The series is praised for its dark, "sinister" atmosphere and "more twists than a rollercoaster," maintaining a high-stakes "cat and mouse" energy throughout its six episodes. The story's strength has led to international remakes,
What you've enjoyed (e.g., Mindhunter , Hannibal ) If you prefer subtitles or English-language productions Decades after her arrest, notorious serial killer Jeanne
A tight, 6-episode miniseries—perfect for a weekend binge.
Former Bond girl Carole Bouquet delivers a "cold" and "restrained" performance, imbuing Jeanne with a quiet menace that makes her both terrifying and oddly compelling.
The heart of the show isn't just the procedural hunt, but the toxic, fractured relationship between Damien and his mother. Damien has spent his life trying to outrun his mother's shadow, only to be forced into her orbit to save lives.