The Believers (TV series)
Thai television series
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The Believers (Thai: สาธุ) is a Thai crime drama television series depicting the use of Buddhist piety as a facade for criminal enterprise and mass deception. The first season of the series was released worldwide on Netflix on 27 March 2024.[1][2][3][4] A second season was released globally on Netflix on 4 December 2025.[5]
- Aummaraporn Phandintong
- Watcharapol Paksri
- Asamaporn Samakphan
- Perapat Rukngam
- Jiraporn Sae-lee
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| Genre | Crime drama |
| Created by | Wattanapong Wongwan |
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| Story by | Wattanapong Wongwan |
| Directed by | Wattanapong Wongwan |
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| Country of origin | Thailand |
| Original language | Thai |
| No. of seasons | 2 |
| No. of episodes | 17 |
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| Running time | 37–59 minutes |
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| Network | Netflix |
| Release | March 27, 2024 – December 4, 2025 |
Premise
Following the failure of their start-up business, three entrepreneurs exploit the generously funded but loosely regulated system of donations to Buddhist temples.[4]
Cast
Main cast
- Teeradon Supapunpinyo as Win
- Pachara Chirathivat as Game
- Achiraya Nitibhon as Dear
- Patchai Pakdesusuk as Monk Dol
- Channarong Khantheethao as Taeng
- Paopetch Charoensook as Monk Ekkachai
- Surasee Phatham as Abbot Kiw
- Jintara Sukaphatana as Nuchnat
- Pramod Sangsorn as Yod
- Manutsanun Phanlerdwongsakul as PCM. Ae
Supporting cast
- Michael Shaowanasai as Abbot Songchai
- Surasee Ithikul as MP. Wut
- Sarun Naraprasertkul as Aun
- Phuwasit Ananbhornsiri as Suea
- Rasmee Wayrana as Ple
- Nat Klinmalee as Pond
Additional cast (Season 2)
- Chris Tangsilsat as Ring announcer
Guest Starring
- Phiravich Attachitsataporn as Himself
Production
The Believers is created by Aummaraporn Phandintong and had the original title Sathu.[3] It is produced by Joy Luck Club Film House and Deluxe Production.[6]
The series is directed by Wattanapong Wongwan. The cast includes Teeradon Supapunpinyo, Achiraya Nitibhon, Paopetch Charoensook and Pachara Chirathivat.[2][7]
Episodes
Season 1 (2024)
| No. | Title | Original release date |
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| 1 | "To live is to want" (อยู่อย่างอยาก) | March 27, 2024 |
| 2 | "Good deeds" (กุศลกรรม) | March 27, 2024 |
| 3 | "We found you lost" (สังสารวฏ) | March 27, 2024 |
| 4 | "The joy of giving" (ผู้ให้ย่อมเป็นสุข) | March 27, 2024 |
| 5 | "Fallen" (กิเลส) | March 27, 2024 |
| 6 | "Beelievers" (ที่ผึ้งทางใจ) | March 27, 2024 |
| 7 | "Empty promises" (ลมปาก) | March 27, 2024 |
| 8 | "Miracles only happen to those who believe in them" (ศรัทธามา ปาฏิหาริย์มี) | March 27, 2024 |
| 9 | "The eternal wheel" (กงเกวียนกำเกวียน) | March 27, 2024 |
Season 2 (2025)
| No. | Title | Original release date |
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| 1 | "The Tree of Dhamma" (ต้นไม้แห่งธรรม) | December 4, 2025 |
| 2 | "Wheel of Faith" (วงล้อแห่งศรัทธา) | December 4, 2025 |
| 3 | "Quest" (แสวงหา) | December 4, 2025 |
| 4 | "Sanctuary" (ที่พักใจ) | December 4, 2025 |
| 5 | "Becoming" (ตัวตน คนใหม่) | December 4, 2025 |
| 6 | "Redemption" (เงินบุญ ไถ่บาป) | December 4, 2025 |
| 7 | "Revelation" (ความจริงปรากฏ) | December 4, 2025 |
| 8 | "Wounds and Wonders" (บาดแผลและสัจธรรม) | December 4, 2025 |
Original soundtrack
Theme song
Insert theme
- "ไอ้หนุ่มรถไถ" by Sayan Sanya
- "บักคนซั่ว" by Sornnarin Pimpa
- "วันหวยออก" by Nopparat Maihom
- "สวัสดีปีใหม่" by Thongchai McIntyre
- "Run" by Phum Viphurit
Reception
The series won for Best Series at the Nataraja Awards in 2025.[9]
