The Sign (TV series)
| The Sign | |
|---|---|
| ลางสังหรณ์ | |
| Genre | Boys' love, Action, Drama, Fantasy, Mystery, Romance |
| Based on | Premonition (ลางสังหรณ์) by I-Rain-Yia (ไอเรนเยีย) |
| Directed by | Natthaphong Wongkaweepairod |
| Country of origin | Thailand |
| Original language | Thai language |
| No. of seasons | 1 |
| No. of episodes | 12 (+1 special) |
| Production | |
| Executive producers | Kachen Sodpho, Suppapong Udomkaewkanjana |
| Cinematography | Jintaphap Sakkaew |
| Editor | Wasupol Sripuk |
| Production company | Idol Factory |
| Original release | |
| Release | November 25, 2023 – February 10, 2024 |
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
- ^ "รูปภาพ "ลางสังหรณ์" (The Sign)". MGR Online (in Thai). 2023-11-24. Retrieved 2025-11-28.
- ^ "IDOLFACTORY เปิดตัวนักแสดงล็อตใหม่ลงซีรีส์วายฟอร์มยักษ์ "ลางสังหรณ์"". MGR Online (in Thai). 2023-03-20. Retrieved 2025-11-28.
- ^ "'บิลลี่-เบ้บ' นำทีมเหล่านักแสดงจัดงาน "The Sign Special Episode Encore"". Mint Magazine Thailand (in Thai). Retrieved 2025-11-28.
- ^ "เรื่องย่อ ลางสังหรณ์ (The Sign)". Sanook (in Thai). 2023-11-17. Retrieved 2025-11-28.
- ^ "The Sign ซีรีส์วายแนวสืบสวนลึกลับ". Sanook (in Thai). Retrieved 2026-01-23.
- ^ "The Sign ซีรีส์วายมาแรง". TNN Thailand (in Thai). Retrieved 2026-01-23.
- ^ "The Sign ซีรีส์วายแนวสืบสวน". Kapook (in Thai). Retrieved 2026-01-23.
- ^ "The Sign (2023)". IMDb. Retrieved 2026-01-23.
- ^ "The Sign Uncensored". iQIYI. Retrieved 2026-01-23.
- ^ "Gap Jakarin on The Sign Special". MintMag (in Thai). Retrieved 2026-01-23.