The Copycat Criminal (2016): cast, story & where to watch
2016 · Series · ★ 8.5
Released in 2016, The Copycat Criminal is a crime and mystery series.
What it’s about. Based on the novel "Mohouhan" by Miyuki Miyabe. Journalist Maebata Shigeko, young Tsukada Shinichi and elderly Arima Yoshio all suffer from and become involved in a serial kidnap and murder case. Shinichi first discovers a cut arm and handbag from the murder case. Elderly Yoshio's granddaughter is a murder victim.
Who’s in it. The Copycat Criminal stars Miki Nakatani as Shigeko Maehata, Tatsuomi Hamada as Shinichi Tsukada, Isao Hashizume as Yoshio Arima and Shinnosuke Mitsushima as Kazuaki Takai, among others.
How it landed. With an audience score of 8.5/10, The Copycat Criminal sits among the best-reviewed titles in the catalogue.
Where to watch. Streaming options change often. See the full, country-by-country breakdown on our where to watch The Copycat Criminal page.
If you liked it. Fans of The Copycat Criminal tend to enjoy Breaking Bad, Better Call Saul, Lucifer and Riverdale.
Frequently asked
- Where can I watch The Copycat Criminal (2016)?
- Streaming, rental and purchase options for The Copycat Criminal change frequently. Check our where-to-watch page for the latest availability in your country.
- Is The Copycat Criminal worth watching?
- The Copycat Criminal holds an audience score of 8.5 out of 10, and is a strong pick if you enjoy crime and mystery. Most viewers rate it highly.
- Who stars in The Copycat Criminal?
- The Copycat Criminal stars Miki Nakatani, Tatsuomi Hamada, Isao Hashizume, Shinnosuke Mitsushima and Yusuke Yamamoto.
- When was The Copycat Criminal released?
- The Copycat Criminal was released in 2016.