| Bad Genius: The Series | |
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| Thai | ฉลาดเกมส์โกง |
| Genre | |
| Created by | GDH 559 |
| Based on | Bad Genius |
| Written by |
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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 |
| Production | |
| Executive producers | |
| Producers |
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| Cinematography | Boonyanuch Kraithong |
| Editor | Foolhouse Production |
| Running time | 53 minutes |
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| Original release | |
| Network | |
| Release | 3 August – 8 September 2020 |
| Related | |
| Bad Genius | |
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) 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.
It premiered on One31 and WeTV on 3 August 2020, airing on Mondays and Tuesdays at 20:15 ICT and 23:00 ICT, respectively. The series concluded on 8 September 2020.
Cast and characters
Below are the cast of the series:
Main
- Plearnpichaya Komalarajun (Juné) as Lynn
- Jinjett Wattanasin (Jaonaay) as Bank
- Sawanya Paisarnpayak (Nana) as Grace
- Paris Intarakomalyasut (Ice) as Pat
Supporting
- 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
- Awat Ratanapintha (Ud) (Ep. 12)
Production
The series was first bared during Tencent's launch of WeTV in Thailand in 2018. While the original film focused on efforts of the lead characters to cheat on the national exams, the series meanwhile delves into their lives. 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.
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.
Awards and nominations
| Association | Category | Nominee | Result | References |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 17th Komchadluek Awards | Best TV Drama/Series | Bad Genius: The Series | Won | |
| 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 | ||
| 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 | |
| Popular New Artist | Plearnpichaya Komalarajun | Nominated | ||
| Best Actress | Won | |||
| Best Actor | Jinjett Wattanasin | Nominated | ||
| Asia Contents Awards 2021 | Best Asian TV Series | Bad Genius: The Series | Nominated | |
| Creative Beyond Border Award | Won |
References
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- ^ a b c Mahavongtrakul, Melalin (10 August 2020). "Big cheats return to small screen". Bangkok Post. Retrieved 10 September 2020.
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- ^ "โค้งสุดท้าย "ฉลาดเกมส์โกง" (Bad Genius) ละครวัยรุ่นสะท้อนสังคมสุดพีค". sanook.com (in Thai). Sanook.com. 8 September 2020. Retrieved 10 September 2020.
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- ^ "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.
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- ^ "ACA 2021 Nominations". asiacontentsawards.com. Asia Contents Awards. Archived from the original on 7 October 2021. Retrieved 25 September 2021.
External links
- 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