According to Nielsen Korea, a viewership rating survey company, on the 6th, SBS's new Friday-Saturday drama "Praying Mantis: The Murderer's Outing," which aired on the 5th, recorded a 7.3% rating in the metropolitan area and 7.1% nationwide. The drama ranked first in its time slot and was the top mini-series aired on Friday. The peak rating reached 8.7%, and the 2049 demographic rating averaged 2%, with a peak of 2.57%.

The first episode of "Praying Mantis: The Murderer's Outing" is set against the backdrop of the "Praying Mantis" serial murder case that occurred 23 years ago. The culprit of the case is Jung Yi-shin (played by Go Hyun-jung), who brutally killed male perpetrators of violence. Currently, Jung Yi-shin's son, Cha Soo-yeol (played by Jang Dong-yoon), has grown up to become a police officer and faces a new copycat crime. For the investigation, police officer Choi Joong-ho (played by Jo Sung-ha) requests cooperation from Jung Yi-shin, who sets her son Cha Soo-yeol as a condition, leading to a mother-son reunion after 23 years.

The reunion was far from tender. Cha Soo-yeol coldly confronted her while hiding his hatred, and Jung Yi-shin returned with the face of a murderer, provoking her son. The two went to the crime scene together, and Jung Yi-shin confused Cha Soo-yeol with a chilling smile and meaningful words. They found themselves in a situation where they had no choice but to rely on the mother and murderer to prevent further killings.

The drama delivered a powerful immersion with excellent script, direction, and acting. Go Hyun-jung's performance was especially overwhelming. She solidified the drama's identity by convincing all situations with a single word and a glance.

The second episode of "Praying Mantis: The Murderer's Outing" will air on the 6th at 9:50 PM. The first episode proved its popularity and attracted viewers' attention. This drama is highly likely to maintain high viewership ratings in its future developments.