Bad Genius (; ) is a 2020 Thai television series directed by Pat Boonnitipat, produced by GDH 559, and starring Plearnpichaya Komalarajun, Jinjett Wattanasin, Sawanya Paisarnpayak and Paris Intarakomalyasut. It is the television adaptation of the 2017 film of the same name, and premiered on One31 and WeTV on 3 August 2020, airing on Mondays and Tuesdays at 20:15 and 23:00 ICT, respectively. The series concluded on 8 September 2020 with 12 episodes.
Stealing a national test paper was the culmination of what began as exam cheating in the classroom. These aren't your typical pupils.ÃÂ They are a reflection of the widespread cheating in Thai society.
The series was first unveiled during Tencent's launch of WeTV in Thailand in 2018. While the 2017 film it was based on focuses on efforts of the lead characters to cheat on the national exams, the series delved into their personal lives. Pat Boonnitipat directed the series along with a new set of characters and crew. At first, he was "hesitant to take on the project" but later accepted it as a way to improve his skills as a filmmaker. To get a perspective from different generations with regards to the action of the lead characters, Boonnitipat also included veteran actors like Apasiri Nitibhon, Willie McIntosh and Saksit Tangthong.