The Evil Lawyer on Netflix: a Thai courtroom thriller

The Evil Lawyer arrives on Netflix on June 11, 2026. This Thai series blends courtroom drama, a crime thriller, and a meditation on the ethical boundaries of the law, with Rhatha Phongam and Nat Kitcharit in the lead roles.

The Evil Lawyer
Thai series | 2026
Streaming on Netflix on June 11, 2026
Legal drama, thriller, crime
Directed by Nottapon Boonprakob
Starring Rhatha Phongam, Nat Kitcharit, Atchareeya Potipipittanakorn
Origin: Thailand

In The Evil Lawyer, Mek, a principled young lawyer, is accused of murdering Anan’s son, a senior police official. Convinced that the legal process can still uncover the truth, he confronts a system that leaves him little room to mount a defense.

To prove his innocence, Mek accepts help from Jittri, a renowned lawyer famed for exploiting legal loopholes. Their alliance centers on a core tension: bending the rules to take on a corrupt system. The series follows the transformation of an idealistic lawyer as he faces compromises that challenge his view of justice.

Who stars in The Evil Lawyer on Netflix?

Nat Kitcharit stars as Mek, the wrongfully accused lawyer. Rhatha Phongam portrays Jittri, the formidable fellow lawyer who agrees to lend a hand. Netflix also lists Atchareeya Potipipittanakorn, Songsit Roongnophakunsri, Phollawat Manuprasert, Popetorn Soonthornyanakij, Paopetch Charoensook and Sarinrat Thomas in the cast.

Direction is entrusted to Nottapon Boonprakob, the filmmaker behind Mad Unicorn. Songphon Jantharasom and Jakkarin Thepvong also figure on the technical team, handling the writing and production of the series.

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The Evil Lawyer may appeal to Netflix subscribers seeking a courtroom drama that digs into power plays, defense strategies, and the gray areas of justice. With its plotlines around murder, corruption, and legal manipulation, it’s less aimed at viewers who prefer lighter legal series or courtroom comedies.

The trailer for The Evil Lawyer

The trailer for The Evil Lawyer spotlights Mek, a young lawyer accused of killing the son of a top police official, who must team up with Jittri, a lawyer ready to exploit the cracks in the justice system.

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