Netflix officially announced the production of the new Korean series ‘Materesa’ on September 1, 2026. The announcement included information about the principal cast and their roles, as well as the director, writers, and production company. However, ‘Materesa’ is a working title pending final confirmation, so the announced title cannot yet be treated as the final title.
Nana’s Role as Ma Teresa and the Roles of the Three Actors
Nana will play Ma Teresa, a criminal psychologist and professor who investigates unsolved murder cases. Kim Dan will play Park Seol, Ma Teresa’s assistant. Jung Gun-joo will play Yoo A-ram, Ma Teresa’s longtime friend and a prosecutor. The principal characters officially confirmed so far are Ma Teresa, who investigates the cases; her assistant, Park Seol; and her longtime friend and prosecutor, Yoo A-ram.
Who Is Handling the Direction, Screenplay, and Production?
Jang Young-woo will direct ‘Materesa,’ with Kwon So-ra and Seo Jae-won writing the screenplay. The production company is Showrunners. Along with its production announcement, Netflix confirmed the casting of Nana, Kim Dan, and Jung Gun-joo and disclosed their specific roles. The announcement confirms the principal cast and production team; it does not include additional cast members or detailed production schedules.
The Release Date and Final Title Have Not Yet Been Confirmed
Neither Netflix’s official announcement nor related reports confirmed a Netflix release date or release window for ‘Materesa.’ The details that can be stated with certainty are that production was announced on September 1, 2026, and that information about the principal roles and production team was released. The final title and release schedule will need to be confirmed in a subsequent official announcement.