Bad Genius: The Series (Thai: ฉลาดเกมส์โกง; RTGS: Chalat Kem Kong) is a 2020 Thai television series starring Plearnpichaya Komalarajun (Juné), Jinjett Wattanasin (Jaonaay), Sawanya Paisarnpayak (Nana) and Paris Intarakomalyasut (Ice) [1] An adaptation of the film with the same title, the series consists of a new cast and crew directed by Pat Boonnitipat under GDH 559.
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| Thai | ฉลาดเกมส์โกง |
| Genre | |
| Created by | GDH 559 |
| Based on | Bad Genius |
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| Directed by | Pat Boonnitipat |
| Starring |
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| Theme music composer | Vichaya Vatanasapt |
| Country of origin | Thailand |
| Original language | Thai |
| No. of episodes | 12 |
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| Executive producers | |
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| Cinematography | Boonyanuch Kraithong |
| Editor | Foolhouse Production |
| Running time | 53 minutes |
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| Original release | |
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| Release | 3 August – 8 September 2020 |
| Related | |
| Bad Genius | |
It premiered on One31 and WeTV on 3 August 2020, airing on Mondays and Tuesdays at 20:15 ICT and 23:00 ICT, respectively.[2][3] The series concluded on 8 September 2020.[4]
Cast and characters
editBelow are the cast of the series:[1]
Main
edit- Plearnpichaya Komalarajun (Juné) as Lynn
- Jinjett Wattanasin (Jaonaay) as Bank
- Sawanya Paisarnpayak (Nana) as Grace
- Paris Intarakomalyasut (Ice) as Pat
Supporting
edit- Saksit Tangthong (Tang) as Vit (Lynn's father)
- Apasiri Nitibhon (Um) as Headmistress Pornthip
- Ruengrit McIntosh (Willy) as Ake (Pat's father)
- Rasee Wacharapolmek (Organ) as Wan (Lynn's mother)
- Ratchanok Sangchuto as Bank's mother
- Siraphan Wattanajinda as Music
- Tonhon Tantivejakul (Ton) as Ping
- Panachai Sriariyarungruang (Junior) as Third
- Sadanon Durongkaveroj (Nont) as Tong
- Sarut Vichitrananda (Big) as Mr. Sophon
- Claudine Craig as Claire
- Lawrence de Stefano as Mr. X
Guest role
edit- Awat Ratanapintha (Ud) (Ep. 12)
Production
editThe series was first bared during Tencent's launch of WeTV in Thailand in 2018.[5] While the original film focused on efforts of the lead characters to cheat on the national exams, the series meanwhile delves into their lives.[6][7] Pat Boonnitipat, who also directed GDH 559's Project S: The Series – SOS, was tasked to be the series' director along with a new set of lead characters and crew. He was at first "hesitant to take on the project" but later accepted it as a way to improve his skills as a filmmaker.[2]
Among the lead characters, only Jinjett Wattanasin did not have any serious acting background. Plearnpichaya Komalarajun was previously a part of the series One Year 365 (2019) while Paris Intarakomalyasut and Sawanya Paisarnpayak had roles for In Family We Trust (2018). To get a perspective from different generations with regards to the action of the lead characters, Boonnitipat also included veteran actors and actress such as Apasiri Nitibhon, Willie McIntosh and Saksit Tangthong.[2]
Awards and nominations
edit| Association | Category | Nominee | Result | References |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 17th Komchadluek Awards | Best TV Drama/Series | Bad Genius: The Series | Won | [8][9] |
| Best Screenplay | Pat Boonnitipat, Tossaphon Riantong, Wasuthorn Piyarom, Thanida Hanthaweewattana, Sirada Trairungthatsana |
Won | ||
| Best Director | Pat Boonnitipat | Won | ||
| Best Leading Actor | Jinjett Wattanasin | Nominated | ||
| Best Leading Actress | Plearnpichaya Komalarajun | Nominated | ||
| Best Supporting Actor | Paris Intarakomalyasut | Nominated | ||
| Popular TV Series | Bad Genius: The Series | Nominated | ||
| 12th Nataraj Awards | Best TV Drama Series | Won | [10] | |
| Best Team Ensemble | Won | |||
| Best Director | Pat Boonnitipat | Won | ||
| Best Actor for Television | Jinjett Wattanasin | Nominated | ||
| Best Supporting Actress | Sawanya Paisarnpayak | Nominated | ||
| Best Supporting Actor | Paris Intarakomalyasut | Nominated | ||
| Best Television Screenplay | Pat Boonnitipat, Tossaphon Riantong, Wasuthorn Piyarom, Thanida Hanthaweewattana, Sirada Trairungthatsana |
Won | ||
| Best Editing | Foolhouse Production | Won | ||
| Best Cinematography | Boonyanuch Kraithong | Won | ||
| Siam Series Awards 2021 | Popular Actor | Paris Intarakomalyasut | Nominated | [11] |
| Popular New Artist | Plearnpichaya Komalarajun | Nominated | [12] | |
| Best Actress | Won | [13] | ||
| Best Actor | Jinjett Wattanasin | Nominated | [14] | |
| Asia Contents Awards 2021 | Best Asian TV Series | Bad Genius: The Series | Nominated | [15] |
| Creative Beyond Border Award | Won |
References
edit- ^ a b "เรื่องย่อ ฉลาดเกมส์โกง เดอะซีรีส์". kapook.com (in Thai). Kapook. 15 July 2020. Retrieved 10 September 2020.
- ^ a b c Mahavongtrakul, Melalin (10 August 2020). "Big cheats return to small screen". Bangkok Post. Retrieved 10 September 2020.
- ^ "ละคร ฉลาดเกมส์โกง". gdh559.com (in Thai). GDH 559. Retrieved 10 September 2020.
- ^ "โค้งสุดท้าย "ฉลาดเกมส์โกง" (Bad Genius) ละครวัยรุ่นสะท้อนสังคมสุดพีค". sanook.com (in Thai). Sanook.com. 8 September 2020. Retrieved 10 September 2020.
- ^ "WeTV launches into OTT crowd". Bangkok Post. 15 June 2019. Retrieved 10 September 2020.
- ^ "Watch this: a good chat with the cast of 'Bad Genius: The Series'". lifestyleasia.com. Lifestyle Asia. 1 September 2020. Retrieved 10 September 2020.
- ^ "เมื่อฉันดู "ฉลาดเกมส์โกง" เวอร์ชั่นละครในโรงหนัง ... ความรู้สึกระทึกที่คุ้นเคยก็กลับมา". sanook.com (in Thai). Sanook.com. 14 August 2020. Retrieved 10 September 2020.
- ^ "เปิดโผรายชื่อผู้เข้าชิงคมชัดลึกอวอร์ด ครั้งที่ 17 ภาพยนต์,ละคร/ซีรีส์,เพลงไทยสากล". Komchadluek (in Thai). Komchadluek. 17 February 2021. Retrieved 1 July 2021.
- ^ "ผลรางวัล คมชัดลึก อวอร์ด ครั้งที่ 17 บิวกิ้น-เต้ย คว้านักแสดงนำยอดเยี่ยม". Mthai (in Thai). Mthai. 31 March 2021. Retrieved 1 July 2021.
- ^ "รอลุ้นกัน! เปิดโผ รายชื่อผู้ผ่านเข้ารอบตัดสิน รางวัลนาฏราชครั้งที่ 12 ประจำปี 2563". entertainment.trueid.net (in Thai). TrueID. 11 August 2021. Retrieved 11 August 2021.
- ^ "รางวัลนักแสดงชายยอดนิยม 最受欢迎男演员". siamseriesawards.com/ (in Thai). Siam Project. 7 September 2021. Retrieved 11 September 2021.
- ^ "รางวัลดารานักแสดงหน้าใหม่ยอดนิยม 最受欢迎新人奖". siamseriesawards.com/ (in Thai). Siam Project. 7 September 2021. Retrieved 11 September 2021.
- ^ "รางวัลนักแสดงหญิงยอดเยี่ยม 最佳女演员". siamseriesawards.com/ (in Thai). Siam Project. 7 September 2021. Retrieved 11 September 2021.
- ^ "รางวัลนักแสดงชายยอดเยี่ยม 最佳男演员". siamseriesawards.com/ (in Thai). Siam Project. 7 September 2021. Retrieved 11 September 2021.
- ^ "ACA 2021 Nominations". asiacontentsawards.com. Asia Contents Awards. Archived from the original on 7 October 2021. Retrieved 25 September 2021.
External links
edit- Bad Genius: The Series on One31 website (in Thai)
- Bad Genius: The Series on GDH 559 website (in Thai)
- Bad Genius: The Series on WeTV
- Bad Genius: The Series (2020) at IMDb