Enigma (Thai TV series)

Enigma (Thai: Enigma – คน มนตร์ เวท, RTGS: Enigma – Khon Mon Wet) is a 2023 Thai television series starring Metawin Opas-iamkajorn and Chanikarn Tangkabodee. Directed by The Gifted and F4 Thailand director Patha Thongpan and produced by Parbdee Tawesuk. It aired every Saturday at 20:30 (ICT) on GMM25 and Prime Video, from July 15 until August 5, 2023.^{[1][2][3][4][5]} A sequel, Enigma Black Stage, is scheduled to premiere on July 26, 2025.

Enigma
Promotional poster
คน มนตร์ เวท
Genre	Supernatural thriller
Created by	Puchong Tuntisungwaragul Patha Thongpan
Screenplay by	Patha Thongpan Jarinee Tanomyat
Directed by	Patha Thongpan
Starring	Metawin Opas-iamkajorn Chanikarn Tangkabodee
Country of origin	Thailand
Original language	Thai
No. of seasons	1
No. of episodes	4
Production
Executive producers	Darapa Chaysanguan Sataporn Panichraksapong
Production location	Thailand
Cinematography	Supawat Morakotamporn Tin Guyson (Unit B)
Camera setup	Multi-camera
Running time	44-52 minutes
Production companies	The One Enterprise GMMTV Parbdee Tawesuk
Original release
Network	GMM25 Prime Video
Release	15 July (2023-07-15) – 5 August 2023 (2023-08-05)
Related
Enigma Black Stage (2025)

Synopsis

Fa (Chanikarn Tangkabodee) is a 12th-grade student at Satrikurat School, one of the most prestigious educational institutions in the country. The school is renowned for its rigorous academic standards, which often cause students to become obsessively focused on grades and test scores. Fa is no exception to this rule. One day, a top student snaps under pressure and stabs a teacher, causing serious injury. While the school attributes this to academic stress, Fa suspects that there's more to the situation, as if her world is slowly revealing hidden cracks.

When additional strange events unfold, these anomalies appear to be connected to an enigmatic new teacher named Ajin (Metawin Opas-iamkajorn). At first glance, he seems baffled and clumsy, yet there's something about him that keeps Fa intrigued. Her deepening involvement in these mysteries leads her towards a world far more dangerous than she ever imagined. It's a world she'd always considered a mere figment of imagination, but she's beginning to realize that with enough belief, it might just become reality.^[6][7][8][9]

Cast and characters

Main

• Metawin Opas-iamkajorn as Ajin Nakaritta^[10]

He comes across as the stereotypical geeky teacher, sporting glasses and messy hair, but there is an air of mystery surrounding him, something unsettling that lurks beneath his seemingly unremarkable exterior.

• Chanikarn Tangkabodee as Farinda Panya-angkul^[11]

An inquisitive student who finds herself plagued by doubt as a series of unsettling incidents unfold within her school. Caught between curiosity and fear, she's determined to unravel the mysteries.

Supporting

• Kanyarat Ruangrung as Namsine Karatrat Kueawechachan ^[12]

She is a top student like Fa who finds herself in imminent danger.

• Sureeyares Yakares as Yiwha Kamolkul^[13]

Fa's friend who exudes an aura of mystery and elusiveness that renders her unfathomable to others.

• Preeyaphat Lawsuwansiri as Kaohom Aungkhana Phosobwisai^[14]

Fa's friend and also a popular girl in their high school.

Guest

• Manatsanan Wanicshataporn as Math
• Sasipa Tinboonchote as Wanruethai Khamnuengwitthaya
• Kunchaya Ratchadathirathat as Grace
• Nantapak Chalermbhuvadech as Namsine's mother
• Narin Saengmor as Security guard
• Somjai Junmoontree as Gangster
• Chalee Immak as School director
• Wacharin Anantapong as Deputy director
• Watthana Rujirojsakul as Chemistry teacher
• Kanitsorn Cherdkiatikul as Biology teacher
• Nada Phakphoome as Examination teacher
• Amara Thongpan as Fa's mom (voice)
• Suttikan Prommaboon as The girl (voice)
• Tipnaree Weerawatnodom as Anya
• Vachirawit Chivaaree as Tul

Episodes

No.	Title	Directed by	Written by	Original release date
1	"Episode 1"	Patha Thongpan	Patha Thongpan & Jarinee Tanomyat	15 July 2023 (2023-07-15)
At school, a top student suddenly stabs her teacher with a pencil, shocking the entire campus. While the administration dismisses the incident as drug-induced psychosis and urges students to focus on exams, Fa grows suspicious. A mysterious substitute teacher named Mr. Ajin arrives, and after a strange encounter where Fa is mysteriously healed from a glass wound, she begins to question his identity. Determined to uncover the truth, investigates Ajin and discovers strange objects and tattoos connected to him. Her search leads to a terrifying encounter with a possessed security guard, but she’s saved by a mysterious figure she believes is Ajin in disguise. Fa later confronts Ajin, accusing him of being linked to the recent incidents. He knocks her unconscious and performs a magical ritual to lift a curse she had unknowingly been under. Ajin reveals that magic is real and that someone is targeting top students at the school using dark magic. As a magician working undercover, he enlists Fa’s help to uncover the truth behind the curses.
2	"Episode 2"	Patha Thongpan	Patha Thongpan & Jarinee Tanomyat	22 July 2023 (2023-07-22)
Fa moves in with Ajin. When he drops her off far from school, students secretly photograph them, sparking rumors. To deflect suspicion, Ajin claims to be Fa’s uncle and has her play a voice note (enchanted by black magic) of her mother asking her to care for him. The class believes it, but Fa is furious and confronts him. Ajin reveals he’s not a teacher but an occultist on a mission and hands her a list of top students to monitor, including her ex-best friend Namsine. Fa later has a vision of vomiting blood and seeing spirits seize Namsine. She calls her, only to learn Namsine lied about being home and is investigating the school music room. Fa rushes to stop her just as Namsine finds a hanging doll and screams. Fa arrives in time, followed by Ajin, who spots a mysterious girl fleeing. Back home, Namsine agrees to skip school for her safety. Ajin sets up a surprise test to lure the culprit, believing them to be an amateur. During the test, Fa notices a girl who doesn’t belong to the group and follows her. The girl, Yihwa traps Fa in the restroom and attacks Ajin with salt and water, mistaking him for the threat. After a tense exchange, Ajin leaves and Fa and Yihwa compare notes on black magic. Meanwhile, Ajin decodes a magical symbol leading him to a cursed site in the forest. At the same time, a girl in a purple cape attacks the school, causing students to vomit blood. Yihwa collapses from a seizure, and Fa removes her protection charm to help. Once Yihwa recovers, Fa chases after the cloaked girl. Ajin reaches the cursed site and realizes the witch is far more powerful than expected. He warns Fa to stay away, but she falls into a magical illusion. Though she believes she’s in a fantastical realm, she’s still inside the school. The episode ends with Fa trapped in the illusion while the masked witch watches, her identity still unknown.
3	"Episode 3"	Patha Thongpan	Patha Thongpan & Jarinee Tanomyat	29 July 2023 (2023-07-29)
A flashback reveals how Namsine, in a depressive state, received a message and a glass shard mask from an occult group, marking her descent into dark magic. During the chase, Fa drops her phone, cutting off communication. Ajin rushes back and saves her just in time, though Namsine escapes. At home, Fa treats Ajin’s wounds. When asked why she stayed silent despite knowing Namsine was the witch, Fa breaks down. To ease her mind, Ajin takes Fa out and later uses astral projection to help her process her emotions. In the astral realm, Fa opens up about her history with Namsine. Once close friends, their bond fractured after Fa witnessed Namsine’s mother physically abusing her. Haunted by guilt, Fa blames herself for not helping back then. Ajin explains the nature of black and white magic and the goals of the Enigma cult. The next day, he visits Namsine’s home and confronts her mother, who is also cursed. Realizing Namsine has already left to attack Fa, Ajin hurries to the school library.
4	"Episode 4"	Patha Thongpan	Patha Thongpan & Jarinee Tanomyat	5 August 2023 (2023-08-05)
Namsine reveals her face, now carved with cult markings under the Enigma’s control. As she attacks, Ajin intervenes and battles her, discovering she’s stronger than expected. Despite this, he overpowers her, forcing her to flee into the forest. There, she realizes the curse has been lifted. Fa consoles her, and they reconcile, but the curse reactivates, compelling Namsine to harm herself. Ajin sacrifices himself to absorb the curse. Now cursed, Ajin turns on Fa, who escapes and contacts Yihwa. With help, Fa performs black magic to trap Ajin at the school pool. Using a ritual he once taught her, she purges the curse, saving him. Peace is restored. Namsine returns to school, and despite whispers from peers, Yihwa supports her. Fa throws a farewell party for Ajin, who agrees only if she leaves before midnight. As they part, Fa confesses her feelings and kisses him. Ajin casts a spell, making her fall asleep. She wakes up alone with a self-written report. Later, Fa and Namsine doubt their memories, until they see Ajin on the news with a celebrity, confirming their experiences were real. The celebrity is revealed to be part of the Enigma cult, along with Yihwa. The episode ends with Ajin and the cult leader staring at each other, hinting at a deeper conspiracy.

Soundtrack

No.	Title	Lyrics	Music	Artist	Length
1.	"Time Don't Move"	Fleurs Douces	Fleurs Douces	Fleurs Douces	03:46
2.	"Heart to a Stranger"	Fleurs Douces	Fleurs Douces	Fleurs Douces	03:20
3.	"To Love You"	Ploypaworawan Praison	Jessy Covets	Prong Praison	02:51
4.	"My Galaxy"	Gloria Tells	Gloria Tells	Gloria Tells	03:16
5.	"Halo (Sing Me to Sleep)"	Linda Stenmark	Anders Lystell & Michael Stenmark	Loving Caliber	02:40

Production

In November 2022, Sataporn Panichraksapong, managing director of GMMTV announced plans to invest in a 51% stake in Parbdee Taweesuk Co., Ltd. in an effort to grow its business model. This collaboration is expected to raise the potential to create and produce more quality series and increase the reach of Thai content to a wider audience around the world. Producers Kamthorn Lorjitramnuay, Puchong Tuntisungwaragul, and Patha Thongpa represent Parbdee in the signing.^[15]

Enigma is one of the television drama series produced by Parbdee that was showcased by GMMTV during their DIVERSELY YOURS event on November 22, 2022, at Union Hall Bangkok.^[16][17]

After a period of pre-production, filming for the TV series officially started on February 20, 2023. The filming of the series concluded after approximately four months, with the final day of filming taking place on May 31, 2023.

On July 8, 2023, a special episode featuring behind-the-scenes footage and an interview with the actors aired on GMM25.^[18][19]

This sequel was announced at the GMMTV 2024 UP & ABOVE PART 1 event on October 18, 2023, at Union Hall Bangkok. Metawin Opas-iamkajorn returns to reprise his role as Ajin.^[20] Enigma Black Stage is scheduled to air in July 2025.

International broadcast

Country	Network	Ref
Indonesia	Prime Video Indonesia	[21]
Philippines	Prime Video Philippines	[22]
Singapore	Prime Video Singapore	[23]
Malaysia	Prime Video Malaysia	[24]
Vietnam	Prime Video Vietnam	[25]
Cambodia	Prime Video Cambodia	[25]
Brunei	Prime Video Brunei	[25]
Myanmar	Prime Video Myanmar	[25]

Reception

The hashtag #EnigmaSeries trended at the top spot in Taiwan, Vietnam, Malaysia, and Indonesia, and secured the second spot in Thailand and the Philippines after the trailer was released. The phrase "The Enigma Trailer" trended at number 11 worldwide on Twitter. On July 15, the day of its release, #EnigmaSeriesEP1 trended at number 1 on Twitter in five countries and number 4 worldwide. The tag accrued over 410K tweets.^[26]

Viewership

Average TV viewership ratings

• Audience measurement performed nationwide by Nielsen Media Research

GMM25

Episode	Original broadcast date	Average audience share (%)	Ref.
1	July 15, 2023	0.2	[27]
2	July 22, 2023	0.2	[28]
3	July 29, 2023	0.1	[29]
4	August 5, 2023	0.2	[30]
Average		0.175%

ONE31

Episode	Original broadcast date	Average audience share (%)	Ref.
1	June 11, 2025	0.904	[31]
2	June 12, 2025	0.862	[32]
3	June 18, 2025	0.950	[33]
4	June 19, 2025	0.943	[34]
Average		0.914%

Awards and nominations

Year	Award	Category	Recipient	Result	Ref.
2023	Asian Academy Creative Awards 2023	Best Cinematography	Supawat Morakotamporn	Won	[35]
		Best Editing	Krich Towiwat	Won
		Best Promo Or Trailer	Enigma	Won
	28th Asian Television Awards	Best Cinematography	Supawat Morakotamporn	Won	[36]
		Best Editing	Krich Towiwat	Won
		Best Actor in a Leading Role	Metawin Opas-iamkajorn	Nominated
		Best Actress in a Leading Role	Chanikarn Tangkabodee	Nominated
2024	The 20th Baannang Klang Lakorn Awards	Best Mini Series or Anthology (Television and Streaming)	Enigma	Nominated	[37]
	Nataraja Awards 2023	Best Short-Formatted Lakorn	Enigma	Nominated	[38][39]
		Best Director	Patha Tongpan	Nominated
		Best Leading Actress	Chanikarn Tangkabodee	Nominated
		Best Leading Actor	Metawin Opas-iamkajorn	Nominated
		Best Screenplay	Patha Tongpan	Nominated
		Best Editing	Krich Towiwat	Nominated
		Best Cinematography	Supawat Morakotamporn	Nominated
		Best Visual Effects		Nominated
	Seoul International Drama Awards 2024	Outstanding Asian Star (Thailand)	Metawin Opas-iamkajorn	Won	[40]
		Outstanding Asian Star (Thailand)	Chanikarn Tangkabodee	Nominated
	Maya Awards 2024	Series Of The Year	Enigma	Nominated	[41]
		Actor of the Year	Metawin Opas-iamkajorn	Won
	2024 Content Asia Awards	Best Asian Drama Series made for a Regional or International Market	Enigma (Bronze Prize)	Won	[42]
		Best Sound Design for an Asian TV programme/series	Enigma (Silver Prize)	Won
		Best Director of a Scripted TV programme	Patha Tongpan	Nominated
	Asia Contents Awards & Global OTT Awards	Best Creative	Enigma	Nominated	[43][44]
		Best Director	Patha Tongpan	Nominated
		Best Newcomer Actor (Male)	Metawin Opas-iamkajorn	Nominated
		People's Choice Award (Male)	Metawin Opas-iamkajorn	Nominated