Director: Nottapon Boonprakob
Cast: Rhatha Phongam, Nat Kitcharit, Atchareeya Potipipittanakorn, Songsit Roongnophakunsri, Paopetch Charoensook
The Evil Lawyer is a 2026 Thai crime drama series directed by Nottapon Boonprakob, streaming on Netflix. Each episode runs approximately 49 minutes, following a young defense attorney who finds himself entangled in a dangerous murder accusation and must rely on a notoriously ruthless legal mind to survive the courtroom and the streets.
What is The Evil Lawyer about?
A newly minted attorney's career and freedom are shattered overnight when he becomes the prime suspect in the killing of a police officer's son — a crime he insists he did not commit. With the justice system stacked against him and powerful forces eager to see him convicted, he has no choice but to seek help from a lawyer infamous for bending the law to its breaking point. Together they comb through procedural gaps, challenge dubious evidence, and outmaneuver a prosecution that may have its own hidden agenda. The series builds its tension across layered courtroom confrontations and off-the-record negotiations, asking how far a person will go — and how much of their conscience they will trade — to reclaim their name.
Cast & crew
Director Nottapon Boonprakob leads a Thai ensemble headlined by Rhatha Phongam, a versatile actress known for intense dramatic work, alongside Nat Kitcharit, Atchareeya Potipipittanakorn, Songsit Roongnophakunsri, Paopetch Charoensook, Sarinrat Thomas, Phollawat Manuprasert, and Popetorn Soonthornyanakij. The cast brings credibility to both the courtroom procedural and the street-level thriller elements woven throughout the series.
Context & significance
Thai legal thrillers have found a loyal following among Persian-speaking diaspora viewers who enjoy tightly plotted dramas where the justice system itself becomes the battleground. The Evil Lawyer fits squarely in that tradition — morally grey characters, bureaucratic corruption, and the gap between written law and actual justice are themes that resonate across cultures. For Iranians abroad who have navigated complex legal and social systems in countries of resettlement, watching a protagonist fight an unjust accusation through procedural ingenuity carries a particular emotional charge. The series is available in its original Thai audio with no Persian dubbing or Persian subtitles at this time, making it accessible to viewers comfortable with the original language or other available subtitle tracks.
Where & how to watch
The Evil Lawyer is available to stream on K-Time. The series is presented in its original Thai audio — no Persian dubbing or Persian subtitles are currently available. Watch on the web, on your TV, or on your phone with no VPN required and no geo-blocking. Cancel anytime.