GrX Studio is presenting its upcoming psychological crime drama 'The Ones I Killed and The Ones Who Killed Me' at the Taiwan Creative Content Fest. Adapted from Akira Higashiyama's novel, the series follows a Taiwanese psychiatrist confronting his past amid U.S. serial killings spanning three decades. The project seeks U.S.-Taiwan co-production partners.
Project Overview
GrX Studio, known for crime thrillers like 'Copycat Killer' and 'The Victims’ Game,' is highlighting 'The Ones I Killed and The Ones Who Killed Me' at the Taiwan Creative Content Fest (TCCF). This psychological drama centers on childhood friends Jason and Morris, who grew up in dysfunctional families and promised to be each other's family. An incident separates them, leading Jason to become a psychiatrist aiding police, while Morris turns into a serial killer.
The story unfolds through murders in Los Angeles, viewed from the psychiatrist's perspective as he reflects on his Taiwanese childhood. Producers Lee Wen-yi and executive producer Tseng Han-hsien describe the friends as 'twin flames — light and shadow, yin and yang.' They emphasize the theme: 'The mystery of the crime is no longer about who the killer is, but how evil comes into being.'
Production Details
The adaptation draws from the novel's exploration of childhood friendship and adult contrasts. 'The inspiration comes from the novel’s capture of the fragile beauty of childhood friendship and the painful contrast that comes with adulthood,' the producers tell Variety.
Filming is planned for the U.S. and Taiwan, with the script 80% complete and finalization targeted by year's end. Pre-production begins in Q3 2026, followed by filming in Q1 2027. The creative team includes executive producer Hank Tseng, producer Lee Wen-yi, and writers John Cheng, Chen Cheng-yu, Peng Huai-de, and Cheng Wen-ting.
The series addresses identity and immigration amid global changes, reflecting author Akira Higashiyama's Taiwanese-Japanese background. GrX aims to deepen psychological inquiries in the crime-thriller genre while seeking international partners at TCCF.