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.
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. A special episode was released on May 26, 2024.
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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.
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. TNN Thailand emphasized the chemistry between the lead actors and the balance between suspense and romance. Meanwhile, Kapook highlighted the fantasy and reincarnation themes that distinguish the series within the BL genre.
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; and on iQIYI, the uncensored version scored 9.8/10 from over 6,600 users.
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.
