First Impressions: Thai Drama “Mr. Kill” Is A Murder Mystery Thriller With A Twist

In the new Thai series “Mr. Kill,” a cop and a mysterious illustrator work together to find a murderer that is copying the gruesome killings illustrated in a dark manga titled “Nekros.” The prime suspect? The illustrator of Nekros himself. The first episodes of “Mr. Kill” set the stage for a creepy murder mystery rooted in the world of manga. From an intense frenemy relationship between the leads to a story that’ll keep you suspicious, these are the first impressions and predictions the premiere episodes set in motion. Warning: spoilers from episodes 1 and 2 ahead! A killer is on the loose People are dying, Kim. No, but seriously. People are dying. With a name like “Mr. Kill,” it feels only fitting that this drama starts with a murder and not just a single murder, but serial killings that are way too gruesome, creative, and detailed not to have a deeper meaning. On the case are police officer Phat (Tee Teeradech Vitheepanich) and his team. At first, the odd killings and their victims seem random, but a lead from an unexpected source brings up one very important detail: the killings are similar to crimes depicted in an underground, niche manga known as “Nekros.” Anonymously illustra...