# Enigma (Thai TV series)

Enigma (Thai: Enigma – คน มนตร์ เวท, RTGS: Enigma – Khon Mon Wet) is a 2023 Thai television series starring Metawin Opas-iamkajorn and Chanikarn Tangkabodee. Directed by The Gifted and F4 Thailand director Patha Thongpan and produced by Parbdee Tawesuk. It aired every Saturday at 20:30 (ICT) on GMM25 and Prime Video, from July 15 until August 5, 2023.

## Synopsis

Fa (Chanikarn Tangkabodee) is a 12th-grade student at Satrikurat School, one of the most prestigious educational institutions in the country. The school is renowned for its rigorous academic standards, which often cause students to become obsessively focused on grades and test scores. Fa is no exception to this rule. One day, a top student snaps under pressure and stabs a teacher, causing serious injury. While the school attributes this to academic stress, Fa suspects that there's more to the situation, as if her world is slowly revealing hidden cracks.
When additional strange events unfold, these anomalies appear to be connected to an enigmatic new teacher named Ajin (Metawin Opas-iamkajorn). At first glance, he seems baffled and clumsy, yet there's something about him that keeps Fa intrigued. Her deepening involvement in these mysteries leads her towards a world far more dangerous than she ever imagined. It's a world she'd always considered a mere figment of imagination, but she's beginning to realize that with enough belief, it might just become reality.

## Cast and characters
### Main

* Metawin Opas-iamkajorn as Ajin Nakaritta.
    He comes across as the stereotypical geeky teacher, sporting glasses and messy hair, but there is an air of mystery surrounding him, something unsettling that lurks beneath his seemingly unremarkable exterior.
* Chanikarn Tangkabodee as Farinda Panya-angkul.
    An inquisitive student who finds herself plagued by doubt as a series of unsettling incidents unfold within her school. Caught between curiosity and fear, she's determined to unravel the mysteries.

### Supporting

* Kanyarat Ruangrung as Namsine Karatrat Kueawechachan.
    She is a top student like Fa who finds herself in imminent danger.
* Sureeyares Yakares as Yiwha Kamolkul.
    Fa's friend who exudes an aura of mystery and elusiveness that renders her unfathomable to others.
* Preeyaphat Lawsuwansiri as Kaohom Aungkhana Phosobwisai.
    Fa's friend and also a popular girl in their high school.

### Guest role

* Manatsanan Wanicshataporn as Math
* Sasipa Tinboonchote as Wan
* Kunchaya Ratchadathirathat as Grace
* Nantapak Chalermbhuvadech as Namsine's mom
* Narin Saengmor as Security guard
* Somjai Junmoontree as Gangster
* Chalee Immak as School director
* Wacharin Anantapong as Deputy director
* Watthana Rujirojsakul as Chemistry teacher
* Kanitsorn Cherdkiatikul as Biology teacher
* Nada Phakphoome as Examination teacher
* Amara Thongpan as Fa's mom (voice)
* Suttikan Prommaboon as The girl (voice)
* Tipnaree Weerawatnodom as Anya
* Vachirawit Chivaaree as Tul

## Soundtrack

| Title | Artist | Composer |
| Time Don't Move | Fleurs Douces | Fleurs Douces |
| Heart to a Stranger | Fleurs Douces | Fleurs Douces |
| To Love You | Prong Praison | Lyric: Ploypaworawan Praison, Music: Jessy Covets |
| My Galaxy | Gloria Tells | Gloria Tells |
| Halo (Sing Me to Sleep) | Loving Caliber | Linda Stenmark, Anders Lystell & Michael Stenmark |

## International broadcast

| Country | Network |
| Indonesia | Prime Video Indonesia |
| Philippines | Prime Video Philippines |
| Singapore | Prime Video Singapore |
| Malaysia | Prime Video Malaysia |
| Vietnam | Prime Video Vietnam |
| Cambodia | Prime Video Cambodia |
| Brunei | Prime Video Brunei |
| Myanmar | Prime Video Myanmar |

## Reception

The hashtag #EnigmaSeries trended at the top spot in Taiwan, Vietnam, Malaysia, and Indonesia, and secured the second spot in Thailand and the Philippines after the trailer was released. The phrase "The Enigma Trailer" trended at number 11 worldwide on Twitter. On July 15, the day of its release, #EnigmaSeriesEP1 trended at number 1 on Twitter in five countries and number 4 worldwide. The tag accrued over 410K tweets.

## Viewership
### Average TV viewership ratings

* Audience measurement performed by Nielsen Media Research
| Episode | Original broadcast date | Average audience share |
| 1 | July 15, 2023 | 0.2% |
| 2 | July 22, 2023 | 0.2% |
| 3 | July 29, 2023 | 0.1% |
| 4 | August 5, 2023 | 0.2% |
| | Average | 0.175% |

## Production

In November 2022, Sataporn Panichraksapong, managing director of GMMTV announced plans to invest in a 51% stake in Parbdee Taweesuk Co., Ltd. in an effort to grow its business model. This collaboration is expected to raise the potential to create and produce more quality series and increase the reach of Thai content to a wider audience around the world. Producers Kamthorn Lorjitramnuay, Puchong Tuntisungwaragul, and Patha Thongpa represent Parbdee in the signing.
Enigma is one of the television drama series produced by Parbdee that was showcased by GMMTV during their DIVERSELY YOURS event on November 22, 2022, at Union Hall Bangkok.
After a period of pre-production, filming for the TV series officially started on February 20, 2023. The filming of the series concluded after approximately four months, with the final day of filming taking place on May 31, 2023.
On July 8, 2023, a special episode featuring behind-the-scenes footage and an interview with the actors aired on GMM25.

## Awards and nominations

| Year | Award | Category | Recipient | Result |
| 2023 | Asian Academy Creative Awards 2023 | Best Cinematography | Supawat Morakotamporn | Won |
| 2023 | Asian Academy Creative Awards 2023 | Best Editing | Krich Towiwat | Won |
| 2023 | Asian Academy Creative Awards 2023 | Best Promo Or Trailer | Enigma | Won |
| 2023 | 28th Asian Television Awards | Best Cinematography | Supawat Morakotamporn | Won |
| 2023 | 28th Asian Television Awards | Best Editing | Krich Towiwat | Won |
| 2023 | 28th Asian Television Awards | Best Actor in a Leading Role | Metawin Opas-iamkajorn | Nominated |
| 2023 | 28th Asian Television Awards | Best Actress in a Leading Role | Chanikarn Tangkabodee | Nominated |
| 2024 | The 20th Baannang Klang Lakorn Awards | Best Mini Series or Anthology (Television and Streaming) | Enigma | Nominated |
| 2024 | Nataraja Awards 2023 | Best Short-Formatted Lakorn | Enigma | Nominated |
| 2024 | Nataraja Awards 2023 | Best Director | Patha Tongpan | Nominated |
| 2024 | Nataraja Awards 2023 | Best Leading Actress | Chanikarn Tangkabodee | Nominated |
| 2024 | Nataraja Awards 2023 | Best Leading Actor | Metawin Opas-iamkajorn | Nominated |
| 2024 | Nataraja Awards 2023 | Best Screenplay | Patha Tongpan | Nominated |
| 2024 | Nataraja Awards 2023 | Best Editing | Krich Towiwat | Nominated |
| 2024 | Nataraja Awards 2023 | Best Cinematography | Supawat Morakotamporn | Nominated |
| 2024 | Nataraja Awards 2023 | Best Visual Effects | | Nominated |
| 2024 | Seoul International Drama Awards 2024 | Outstanding Asian Star (Thailand) | Metawin Opas-iamkajorn | Won |
| 2024 | Seoul International Drama Awards 2024 | Outstanding Asian Star (Thailand) | Chanikarn Tangkabodee | Nominated |
| 2024 | Maya Awards 2024 | Series Of The Year | Enigma | Nominated |
| 2024 | Maya Awards 2024 | Actor of the Year | Metawin Opas-iamkajorn | Won |
| 2024 | 2024 Content Asia Awards | Best Asian Drama Series made for a Regional or International Market | Enigma (Bronze Prize) | Won |
| 2024 | 2024 Content Asia Awards | Best Sound Design for an Asian TV programme/series | Enigma (Silver Prize) | Won |
| 2024 | 2024 Content Asia Awards | Best Director of a Scripted TV programme | Patha Tongpan | Nominated |
| 2024 | Asia Contents Awards & Global OTT Awards | Best Creative | Enigma | Nominated |
| 2024 | Asia Contents Awards & Global OTT Awards | Best Director | Patha Tongpan | Nominated |
| 2024 | Asia Contents Awards & Global OTT Awards | Best Newcomer Actor (Male) | Metawin Opas-iamkajorn | Nominated |
| 2024 | Asia Contents Awards & Global OTT Awards | People's Choice Award (Male) | Metawin Opas-iamkajorn | Nominated |