The Sign (TV series)

The Sign
ลางสังหรณ์
GenreBoys' love, Action, Drama, Fantasy, Mystery, Romance
Based onPremonition (ลางสังหรณ์) by I-Rain-Yia (ไอเรนเยีย)
Directed byNatthaphong Wongkaweepairod
Country of originThailand
Original languageThai language
No. of seasons1
No. of episodes12 (+1 special)
Production
Executive producersKachen Sodpho, Suppapong Udomkaewkanjana
CinematographyJintaphap Sakkaew
EditorWasupol Sripuk
Production companyIdol Factory
Original release
ReleaseNovember 25, 2023 (2023-11-25) –
February 10, 2024 (2024-02-10)

The Sign (Thai: ลางสังหรณ์) is a 2023 Thai television series starring Patchanon Ounsa-ard (Billy) and Tanatat Phanviriyakool (Babe). It is adapted from the novel Premonition (ลางสังหรณ์) by I-Rain-Yia.[1]

Directed by Natthaphong Wongkaweepairod and produced by Idol Factory, the series premiered on Channel 3 on November 25, 2023, and concluded on February 10, 2024, after 12 episodes.[2] A special episode was released on May 26, 2024.[3]

Synopsis

Since childhood, Tharn (Tanatat Phanviriyakool) has had premonitions about people around him, sensing both good and evil. As part of a special investigation team, Tharn meets Phaya (Patchanon Ounsa-ard), a brilliant and charming officer, and feels an uncanny familiarity, as if they had known each other for a long time.[4]

Cast

Main

  • Patchanon Ounsa-ard (Billy) as Phaya Kamolwipak / Sakuna Nopparuj
  • Tanatat Phanviriyakool (Babe) as Wansa Raksil (Tharn)

Supporting

  • Phongsakorn Sukiang (Tack) as Songyot Waliwan (Khem)
  • Nuttapart Tuntistinchai (Poom) as Phathorn Phlengthai (Thongthai)
  • Jakarin Puribhat (Gap) as Yingyai Mahanop (Yai)
  • Pittikorn Siripornsawan (Surprise) as Lieutenant Singh
  • Asavarid Pinitkanjanapun (Heng) as Chalothon
  • Akarat Nimitchai (Akk) as Captain Akkhanee Assawawaisoon
  • Orntara Poolsak (Looknam) as Chief forensic Mayris
  • Yada Watcharamusik (May) as Nee Pharanee, Phaya's sister
  • Kunyaphat Na Nakorn (Fay) as Dujdao
  • Tassawan Seneewongse (Yo) as Tharn's grandmother
  • Tarika Thidathit (Koi) as Phaya's grandmother

Guest

  • Sarocha Chankimha (Freen) as Wansarat
  • Kittipat Kaewcharoen (Kaownah) as Chat
  • Suppapong Udomkaewkanjana (Saint) cameo
  • Others

Reception

The Sign was widely covered in Thai media and received strong audience response. Sanook described it as a large-scale BL mystery drama that combines investigative and romantic elements.[5] TNN Thailand emphasized the chemistry between the lead actors and the balance between suspense and romance.[6] Meanwhile, Kapook highlighted the fantasy and reincarnation themes that distinguish the series within the BL genre.[7]

Audience ratings reinforced its popularity: on MyDramaList, the series holds a score of 8.0/10 from more than 13,000 users;on IMDb, it has a rating of 7.8/10 based on 667 reviews;[8] and on iQIYI, the uncensored version scored 9.8/10 from over 6,600 users.[9]

Special episode

A special episode titled The Sign Special Episode Encore was released on May 26, 2024, featuring cast interviews and behind-the-scenes content.[10]

References

  1. ^ "รูปภาพ "ลางสังหรณ์" (The Sign)". MGR Online (in Thai). 2023-11-24. Retrieved 2025-11-28.
  2. ^ "IDOLFACTORY เปิดตัวนักแสดงล็อตใหม่ลงซีรีส์วายฟอร์มยักษ์ "ลางสังหรณ์"". MGR Online (in Thai). 2023-03-20. Retrieved 2025-11-28.
  3. ^ "'บิลลี่-เบ้บ' นำทีมเหล่านักแสดงจัดงาน "The Sign Special Episode Encore"". Mint Magazine Thailand (in Thai). Retrieved 2025-11-28.
  4. ^ "เรื่องย่อ ลางสังหรณ์ (The Sign)". Sanook (in Thai). 2023-11-17. Retrieved 2025-11-28.
  5. ^ "The Sign ซีรีส์วายแนวสืบสวนลึกลับ". Sanook (in Thai). Retrieved 2026-01-23.
  6. ^ "The Sign ซีรีส์วายมาแรง". TNN Thailand (in Thai). Retrieved 2026-01-23.
  7. ^ "The Sign ซีรีส์วายแนวสืบสวน". Kapook (in Thai). Retrieved 2026-01-23.
  8. ^ "The Sign (2023)". IMDb. Retrieved 2026-01-23.
  9. ^ "The Sign Uncensored". iQIYI. Retrieved 2026-01-23.
  10. ^ "Gap Jakarin on The Sign Special". MintMag (in Thai). Retrieved 2026-01-23.