The Believers (Thai: สาธุ) is a Thai crime drama television series. The series became available worldwide on Netflix on 27 March 2024.[1][2][3][4] In May 2024, the series was renewed for a second season.[5]
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| Genre | Crime drama |
| Created by | Aummaraporn Phandintong |
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| Story by | Wattanapong Wongwan |
| Directed by | Wattanapong Wongwan |
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| Country of origin | Thailand |
| Original language | Thai |
| No. of series | 1 |
| No. of episodes | 9 |
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| Running time | 37–59 minutes |
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| Network | Netflix |
| Release | March 27, 2024 – present |
Premise
editFollowing the failure of their start-up business, three entrepreneurs exploit the generously funded but loosely regulated system of donations to Buddhist temples.[4]
Cast
edit- Teeradon Supapunpinyo as Win
- Pachara Chirathivat as Game
- Achiraya Nitibhon as Dear
- Patchai Pakdesusuk as Don
- Channarong Khantheethao as Taeng
- Paopetch Charoensook as Ekkachai
- Surasee Phatham as Abbot
- Jintara Sukaphatana
- Pramod Sangsorn
- Manutsanun Phanlerdwongsakul as PCM. Ae
Guest Starring
edit- Phiravich Attachitsataporn as Himself
Production
editThe Believers is created by Aummaraporn Phandintong and had the original title Sathu.[3] It is produced by Joy Luck Club Film House and Deluxe Production.[6]
The series is directed by Wattanapong Wongwan. The cast includes Teeradon Supapunpinyo, Achiraya Nitibhon, Paopetch Charoensook and Pachara Chirathivat.[2][7]
Episodes
edit| No. | Title | Original release date |
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| 1 | "To live is to want" | March 27, 2024 |
| 2 | "Good deeds" | March 27, 2024 |
| 3 | "We found you lost" | March 27, 2024 |
| 4 | "The joy of giving" | March 27, 2024 |
| 5 | "Fallen" | March 27, 2024 |
| 6 | "Beelievers" | March 27, 2024 |
| 7 | "Empty promises" | March 27, 2024 |
| 8 | "Miracles only happen to those who believe in them" | March 27, 2024 |
| 9 | "The eternal wheel" | March 27, 2024 |
Original soundtrack
editReferences
edit- ^ "Believers, Beverly Hills and 'Bad Dinosaurs': new on Netflix". Malaysia Today. 22 March 2024. Retrieved 22 March 2024.
- ^ a b "The Believers: See what we know so far about Thai crime thriller series' release date, plot, cast and more". The Economic Times. 27 February 2024. Retrieved 22 March 2024.
- ^ a b ""The Believers", a Thai dramatic thriller, arrives on Netflix on March 27, 2024, blending drama and suspense around a daring scam". Sortiraparis. 18 March 2024. Retrieved 22 March 2024.
- ^ a b Harrison, Phil (22 March 2024). "Renegade Nell to A Gentleman in Moscow: the seven best shows to stream this week". The Guardian. Retrieved 22 March 2024.
- ^ "Keep the Faith: 'The Believers' Returns for Season 2". Netflix. 9 May 2024.
- ^ Frater, Patrick (1 February 2024). "Netflix Bulks Up Southeast Asia Originals, Chinese-Language Production Slate". Variety. Retrieved 22 March 2024.
- ^ Shivakumar, Visvetch (8 March 2024). "The Believers' aka 'Sathu' (2024) air date, plot, full cast and how to stream Netflix's Thai drama series". meaww.com. Retrieved 22 March 2024.
- ^ "เฉลยแล้ว! เพลง 'สาธุ (SAA-TUU)' ของ MILLI Feat. TangBadVoice ร้องว่า 'แซลมอน-มันเทศ' จริงเหรอ?". atime.live (in Thai). 4 April 2024. Retrieved 25 October 2024.
