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 |
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| Created by | GDH 559 |
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| Directed by | Pat Boonnitipat |
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| Theme music composer | Vichaya Vatanasapt |
| Country of origin | Thailand |
| Original language | Thai |
| No. of episodes | 12 |
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| Cinematography | Boonyanuch Kraithong |
| Editor | Foolhouse Production |
| Running time | 53 minutes |
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| Original release | 3 August (2020-08-03) – 8 September 2020 (2020-09-08) |
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| Related shows | 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]
Below are the cast of the series:[1]
The 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]
| Association | Category | Nominee | Result | References |
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| 17th Komchadluek Awards [th] | 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 [th] | 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 | Pending | [11] |
| Popular New Artist | Plearnpichaya Komalarajun | Pending | [12] | |
| Best Actress | Pending | [13] | ||
| Best Actor | Jinjett Wattanasin | Pending | [14] | |
| Asia Contents Awards 2021 | Best Asian TV Series | Bad Genius: The Series | Pending | [15] |
| Creative Beyond Border Award | Pending |