The Evil Lawyer (; RTGS: Thanai Pisat) is a 2026 Thai legal drama television series directed by Nottapon Boonprakob and Jakkarin Thepvong. It premiered worldwide on Netflix on 11 June 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.
Cast Main Rhatha Phongam as Jittri as Mek Piriyawich Atchareeya Potipipittanakorn as Ang
Support Songsit Roongnophakunsri as Anan Methaneepaisal as Rit Piriyawich as Techin Methaneepaisal Sarinrat Thomas as Atchara as Chanon as Kosol Jutamanee Chaimongkol as Yupin Niran Santhanawit as Lawyer Tong Sornchai Chatwiriyachai as Attorney Tom Natthakritta Techvitul as Manow Worakorn Amrittanathithorn as Boonlue Kittikun Chattongkum as Aon Wanchai Thanawangnoi as Por Prachitpon Tangsritrakul as Padung Somporn Pongsajapan as Anan's Fathers-in-law Chartchai Ketnust as Judge Yuthana Phunthida Phairuangkij as Nay Oo Kanokphon Phithakhongsa as Nee An Pansakorn Teekarungruang as Seya Montree Saengmanee as Sorn Teerasak Pannonta as Suwat Ongart Cheamcharoenpornkul as Chai Suthida Jantrabutr as Pawaree (Pang) Sawanee Navinthananchai as Aunt Noi Sira Simmee as Kang Grithsha Kaeosawat as Meuk Kanis Chansuwan as Nemo Natthaphong Aroonnet as Din Enoch Teo as Andy as Court Bail Clerk Thanyarat Panya as Young Jittri Suppakit Wongsa as Young Mek Nion Cheewincherdchai as Wimol (Mek's Mother) Wongsakorn Temayung as Mai Phatcharapon Jangdee as Mai's Sister Kengkardd Jongjaipra as Abbot Sarinya Inger Olsson as Gynecologist Ploy Siriudomset as Pui Sunthari Chotipun as Pui's Mother Woradej Hongsrisuwan as Dr. Korn Nunthunyamon Tontanavescchkul as Dr. Korn' Wife Suphatchaya Janpong as Kratai (Por's Grandchild) Walakorn Sathitsathian as Leh
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Reception The Evil Lawyer received generally positive reviews from critics. On Rotten Tomatoes, the first season holds a 100% approval rating based on five critic reviews.
Lucinda Everett of The Guardian gave the series 3 out of 5 stars, praising its intricate plot, layered characters, and exploration of power, corruption, and systemic injustice, while noting that its tone could be erratic and occasionally over-the-top.
Joel Keller of Decider recommended the series, describing it as "a bit overdramatic" but praising its intriguing premise and the dynamic between the two lead lawyers.
Writing for Khaosod English, the reviewer commended the series for its morally complex portrayal of Thailand's justice system, its visual style, and its incorporation of fictional cases inspired by real-life events, although the review criticized the fast pacing and unresolved ending.
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