Series

The Copycat Criminal

★ 8.5(4)20163h 59m1 season

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Good to know

Creator: Miyuki Miyabe
Release date: 2016-09-21
Runtime: 3h 59m
Language: Japanese
Seasons: 1
Episodes: 2
Network: TV Aichi, TVQ, TV Osaka, TVh, TSC
Status: Ended
Country: Japan
Studio: TV Tokyo

About The Copycat Criminal

The Copycat Criminal is a 2016 web series in the Crime and Mystery genres, created by Miyuki Miyabe, starring Miki Nakatani, Tatsuomi Hamada and Isao Hashizume. It spans 1 season and 2 episodes, and originally aired on TV Aichi, TVQ, TV Osaka, TVh and TSC. It holds an average rating of 8.5/10 from 4 viewers. Below you can see where to watch The Copycat Criminal in Canada — across streaming, rental and purchase options — along with the full cast, trailer and viewer reviews.

Synopsis

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.

Seasons (1)

Miniseries2 eps · 2016

Cast

Miki Nakatani

Shigeko Maehata

Tatsuomi Hamada

Shinichi Tsukada

Isao Hashizume

Yoshio Arima

Shinnosuke Mitsushima

Kazuaki Takai

Yusuke Yamamoto

Hiromi Kurihara

Tetta Sugimoto

Shoji Maehata

Shigeru Muroi

Machiko Furukawa

Kentaro Sakaguchi

Amikawa Koichi

Yoshiko Sengen

Takai Yumiko

Sayu Kubota

Higuchi Megumi

Tomiyuki Kunihiro

Tanaka

Hidekazu Mashima

Akitsu Shingo

Themes & keywords

based on novel or bookserial killercriminal

Frequently asked questions

Where can I watch The Copycat Criminal in Canada?+

The Copycat Criminal is not currently listed on any streaming, rental or purchase service in Canada. Availability changes often, so check back or switch your region.

Is The Copycat Criminal on Netflix?+

The Copycat Criminal is not on Netflix in Canada right now.

How many seasons of The Copycat Criminal are there?+

The Copycat Criminal has 1 season and 2 episodes in total.

Who stars in The Copycat Criminal?+

The Copycat Criminal stars Miki Nakatani, Tatsuomi Hamada, Isao Hashizume, Shinnosuke Mitsushima and Yusuke Yamamoto.

When did The Copycat Criminal come out?+

The Copycat Criminal is a 2016 web series created by Miyuki Miyabe.

What genre is The Copycat Criminal?+

The Copycat Criminal is Crime and Mystery series.

Who created The Copycat Criminal?+

The Copycat Criminal was created by Miyuki Miyabe.