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Netflix confirms production of Korean series “Materesa (WT),” led by “Queen of Tears” director and writers behind “The East Palace”
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Business/The Apex Times/Aug 31, 8:16 PM EDT

Netflix confirms production of Korean series “Materesa (WT),” led by “Queen of Tears” director and writers behind “The East Palace”

The streamer says its next Korean mystery drama, centered on a cold-blooded criminal psychologist who probes unsolved murders, is in production and has set a cast for “Materesa (WT).”

By The Apex Times Newsroom2 min readAI-assisted Apex article

Netflix has confirmed that it is producing “Materesa (WT),” a new Korean series focused on a criminal psychologist and university professor, Ma Teresa (NANA), who investigates unsolved murder cases.

In its announcement, Netflix framed the show as a mystery built around Ma Teresa’s unusual approach to crime. The company described her as “cold-blooded” and emphasized her role in probing cases that have not been solved.

Netflix also tied the project to major creative talent from recent Korean hits. The series is associated with the director of “Queen of Tears” and writers behind “The East Palace,” according to Netflix’s production announcement.

Netflix said it has confirmed both the production and the cast for “Materesa (WT),” but the company did not spell out, in the available text here, which specific actors beyond NANA are attached or what roles they will play.

For Netflix, the move continues a pattern of investing heavily in locally produced Korean dramas and expanding their footprint in global streaming content. Korean titles have become a recurring area of emphasis for Netflix’s international programming strategy, both for audience reach and for the platform’s ability to export domestic storytelling.

“Marteresa (WT)” also fits a broader genre mix that has proven reliable for streamers: crime and mystery narratives that rely on recurring characters, investigative momentum, and plot twists designed for binge viewing.

Still, the production confirmation leaves several practical details unclear. Netflix did not provide an announced release date, episode count, or any timeline for post-production in the text available here.

Netflix also did not disclose production volume, budgets, or marketing plans for “Materesa (WT)” in the announcement text captured for this review.

What to watch next is whether Netflix follows up with a more complete casting list, a debut window, and first-look materials such as a trailer or character introductions, which would typically be the next step for a series once production is confirmed. Given the genre and the attached creative team, those updates will likely help define how the series positions itself within Netflix’s growing Korean drama lineup.

Why It Matters

  • A new Korean mystery series adds to Netflix’s slate in a genre and market segment that has been important for its international subscriber engagement.
  • Associating the project with talent from “Queen of Tears” and “The East Palace” indicates Netflix is aiming to capture audience attention using recognizable creative track records.
  • Production confirmations are an early indicator of future content scheduling, which can influence how viewers expect Netflix to sequence releases across regions.
  • The lack of disclosed release timing or full casting information suggests Netflix may be staging announcements to build anticipation closer to launch.

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Key Facts

  • Netflix confirmed it is producing the Korean series “Materesa (WT).”
  • The show centers on Ma Teresa, a cold-blooded criminal psychologist and university professor, portrayed by NANA.
  • Ma Teresa investigates unsolved murder cases, according to Netflix’s announcement.
  • Netflix said the series is directed by the creative team behind “Queen of Tears” and written by the writers behind “The East Palace.”
  • Netflix stated it has confirmed the production and cast, but the available announcement text here does not list additional cast members beyond NANA.
  • Netflix did not provide a release date, episode count, or production timeline in the available announcement text.

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