# Bad Genius: The Series

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 [th] (Organ) as Wan (Lynn's mother)
* Ratchanok Sangchuto [th] as Bank's mother
* Siraphan Wattanajinda [th] as Music
* Tonhon Tantivejakul (Ton) as Ping
* Panachai Sriariyarungruang [th] (Junior) as Third
* Sadanon Durongkaveroj (Nont) as Tong
* Sarut Vichitrananda [th] (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 |
| 17th Komchadluek Awards [th] | Best TV Drama/Series | Bad Genius: The Series | Won |
| 17th Komchadluek Awards [th] | Best Screenplay | Pat Boonnitipat, Tossaphon Riantong, Wasuthorn Piyarom, Thanida Hanthaweewattana, Sirada Trairungthatsana | Won |
| 17th Komchadluek Awards [th] | Best Director | Pat Boonnitipat | Won |
| 17th Komchadluek Awards [th] | Best Leading Actor | Jinjett Wattanasin | Nominated |
| 17th Komchadluek Awards [th] | Best Leading Actress | Plearnpichaya Komalarajun | Nominated |
| 17th Komchadluek Awards [th] | Best Supporting Actor | Paris Intarakomalyasut | Nominated |
| 17th Komchadluek Awards [th] | Popular TV Series | Bad Genius: The Series | Nominated |
| 12th Nataraj Awards [th] | Best TV Drama Series | Bad Genius: The Series | Won |
| 12th Nataraj Awards [th] | Best Team Ensemble | Bad Genius: The Series | Won |
| 12th Nataraj Awards [th] | Best Director | Pat Boonnitipat | Won |
| 12th Nataraj Awards [th] | Best Actor for Television | Jinjett Wattanasin | Nominated |
| 12th Nataraj Awards [th] | Best Supporting Actress | Sawanya Paisarnpayak | Nominated |
| 12th Nataraj Awards [th] | Best Supporting Actor | Paris Intarakomalyasut | Nominated |
| 12th Nataraj Awards [th] | Best Television Screenplay | Pat Boonnitipat, Tossaphon Riantong, Wasuthorn Piyarom, Thanida Hanthaweewattana, Sirada Trairungthatsana | Won |
| 12th Nataraj Awards [th] | Best Editing | Foolhouse Production | Won |
| 12th Nataraj Awards [th] | Best Cinematography | Boonyanuch Kraithong | Won |
| Siam Series Awards 2021 | Popular Actor | Paris Intarakomalyasut | Nominated |
| Siam Series Awards 2021 | Popular New Artist | Plearnpichaya Komalarajun | Nominated |
| Siam Series Awards 2021 | Best Actress | Plearnpichaya Komalarajun | Won |
| Siam Series Awards 2021 | Best Actor | Jinjett Wattanasin | Nominated |
| Asia Contents Awards 2021 | Best Asian TV Series | Bad Genius: The Series | Nominated |
| Asia Contents Awards 2021 | Creative Beyond Border Award | Bad Genius: The Series | Won |