Bad Genius (Thai TV series)
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| Bad Genius | |
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| Thai | ฉลาดเกมส์โกง |
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| Created by | GDH 559 |
| Based on | Bad Genius (2017) |
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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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| Release | 3 August – 8 September 2020 |
| Related | |
| Bad Genius (Philippines) | |
Bad Genius (Thai: ฉลาดเกมส์โกง; RTGS: Chalat Kem Kong) is a 2020 Thai television series directed by Pat Boonnitipat, produced by GDH 559, and starring Plearnpichaya Komalarajun, Jinjett Wattanasin, Sawanya Paisarnpayak and Paris Intarakomalyasut.[1] It is the television adaptation of the 2017 film of the same name, and 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 with 12 episodes.[4]
Stealing a national test paper was the culmination of what began as exam cheating in the classroom. These aren't your typical pupils. They are a reflection of the widespread cheating in Thai society.
Cast
Main
- Plearnpichaya Komalarajun as Lynn[5]
- Jinjett Wattanasin as Bank
- Sawanya Paisarnpayak as Grace
- Paris Intarakomalyasut as Pat
Supporting
- Saksit Tangthong as Vit, Lynn's father
- Apasiri Nitibhon as Headmistress Pornthip
- Ruengrit McIntosh as Ake, Pat's father
- Rasee Wacharapolmek as Wan, Lynn's mother
- Ratchanok Sangchuto as Bank's mother
- Siraphan Wattanajinda as Music
- Tonhon Tantivejakul as Ping
- Panachai Sriariyarungruang as Third
- Sadanon Durongkaveroj as Tong
- Sarut Vichitrananda as Mr. Sophon
- Claudine Craig as Claire
- Lawrence de Stefano as Mr. X
Guest
- Awat Ratanapintha, Ep. 12
Production
The series was first unveiled during Tencent's launch of WeTV in Thailand in 2018.[6] While the 2017 film it was based on focuses on efforts of the lead characters to cheat on the national exams, the series delved into their personal lives.[7][8] Pat Boonnitipat directed the series along with a new set of characters and crew. At first, he was "hesitant to take on the project" but later accepted it as a way to improve his skills as a filmmaker.[2][9] To get a perspective from different generations with regards to the action of the lead characters, Boonnitipat also included veteran actors like Apasiri Nitibhon, Willie McIntosh and Saksit Tangthong.[2]