The Evil Lawyer
2026 Thai TV series or program
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The Evil Lawyer (Thai: ทนายปีศาจ; RTGS: Thanai Pisat) is a 2026 Thai legal drama television series directed by Nottapon Boonprakob and Jakkarin Thepvong.[1] It premiered worldwide on Netflix on 11 June 2026.[2]
Crime thriller
- Jakkarin Thepvong
- Sureechay Kaewses
- Pannaporn Watthanapong
- Usicha Udomsak
- Sopana Chaowwiwatkul
- Nottapon Boonprakob
| The Evil Lawyer | |
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| Also known as | Thanai Pisat |
| Genre | Legal drama Crime thriller |
| Created by | Jakkarin Thepvong |
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| Directed by | Nottapon Boonprakob Jakkarin Thepvong |
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| Country of origin | Thailand |
| Original language | Thai |
| No. of seasons | 1 |
| No. of episodes | 8 |
| Production | |
| Producer | Songphon Jantharasom |
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| Running time | 40–67 minute |
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| Network | Netflix |
| Release | June 11, 2026 |
Plot
Mek, a young lawyer who believes in justice and the rule of law, is accused of murdering the son of a powerful police chief. Facing a corrupt legal system and overwhelming evidence against him, he reluctantly accepts help from Jittri, a ruthless defense lawyer infamous for exploiting legal loopholes and defending guilty clients. As they work together to uncover the truth, both lawyers are forced to confront the moral boundaries of justice.[3][4]
Cast
Main
- Rhatha Phongam as Jittri[5]
- Nat Kitcharit as Mek Piriyawich[5]
- Atchareeya Potipipittanakorn as Ang[5]
Support
- Songsit Roongnophakunsri as Anan Methaneepaisal[5]
- Sarinrat Thomas as Atchara
- Phollawat Manuprasert as Rit Piriyawich[5]
- Paopetch Charoensook as Techin Methaneepaisal[5]
- Popetorn Soonthornyanakij as Chanon[5]
- Nopachai Jayanama as Kosol
- Kanokphon Phithakhongsa as Nee An
- Teerasak Pannonta as Suwat
- Pansakorn Teekarungruang as Seya
- Suthida Jantrabutr as Pawaree (Pang)
- Sawanee Navinthananchai as Aunt Noi
- Sira Simmee as Kang
- Grithsha Kaeosawat as Meuk
- Kanis Chansuwan as Nemo
- Worakorn Amrittanathithorn as Boonlue
- Natthaphong Aroonnet as Din
- Somporn Pongsajapan as Anan's Fathers-in-law
- Enoch Teo as Andy
- Prachitpon Tangsritrakul as Padung
- Montree Saengmanee as Sorn
- Phunthida Phairuangkij as Nay Oo
- Nion Cheewincherdchai as Wimol (Mek's Mother)
- Wongsakorn Temayung as Mai
- Woradej Hongsrisuwan as Dr. Korn
- Nunthunyamon Tontanavescchkul as Dr. Korn' Wife
- Sornchai Chatwiriyachai as Attorney Tom
- Wanchai Thanawangnoi as Por
- Suphatchaya Janpong as Kratai (Por's Grandchild)
- Jutamanee Chaimongkol as Yupin
- Walakorn Sathitsathian as Leh
- Natthakritta Techvitul as Manow
Episodes
| No. | Title | Original release date |
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| 1 | "Allegation" (คำกล่าวหา) | June 11, 2026 |
| 2 | "Testimony" (คำให้การ) | June 11, 2026 |
| 3 | "Confession" (คำสารภาพ) | June 11, 2026 |
| 4 | "Oath" (คำสาบาน) | June 11, 2026 |
| 5 | "Denial" (คำปฏิเสธ) | June 11, 2026 |
| 6 | "Falsehood" (คำลวง) | June 11, 2026 |
| 7 | "Statement" (คำแถลง) | June 11, 2026 |
| 8 | "Judgment" (คำพิพากษา) | June 11, 2026 |
Critical response
The Evil Lawyer received generally positive reviews from critics, with particular praise directed toward its performances, courtroom drama, and exploration of corruption within Thailand's justice system.
Rachel Aroesti of The Guardian awarded the series three out of five stars and described it as "gripping, twisty and ludicrously hammy". While noting its occasionally exaggerated tone and melodramatic elements, she praised the performances of Rhatha Phongam and Nat Kitcharit, as well as the show's complex storytelling and social commentary on inequality and corruption.[6]
Writing for Decider, Joel Keller recommended the series in his "Stream It Or Skip It" review, praising Rhatha Phongam's portrayal of Jittri and the show's morally complex legal cases. Keller noted that the series effectively combines courtroom drama with a crime-thriller narrative and concluded with a "Stream It" recommendation.[7]
Sarah Musnicky of But Why Tho? gave a positive review, describing the series as an entertaining crime drama that examines corruption and the abuse of power within the justice system. She praised its engaging narrative, social commentary, and morally ambiguous characters, stating that the series offers "food for thought" while remaining compelling entertainment.[8]