Looking for a gripping series to binge-watch this week? The Thai crime drama, The Evil Lawyer, arrived on Netflix earlier this month – and viewers can’t stop watching it.
Billed as a “searing legal drama,” the twisty, eight-part series follows a young attorney framed for the murder of a police chief’s son. Desperate to prove his innocence, he enlists the help of a ruthless defence lawyer, known as ‘The Evil Lawyer,’ who is infamous for bending the rules and exploiting legal loopholes.
© Cai LianJie/NetflixThere is no shortage of incredible international thrillers available on Netflix, from the South Korean dystopian survival phenomenom Squid Game to the hit robbery thriller Money Heist.
The Evil Lawyer, Thailand’s first courtroom drama of this scale, is the latest binge-worthy addition, earning a perfect Rotten Tomatoes score and rave reviews from viewers.
Before you press play, here’s everything you need to know…
What’s the verdict from viewers and critics?
Viewers have been quick to praise the series, hailing it as a “masterpiece” and a must-watch. One Reddit user wrote: “I couldn’t stop watching. Didn’t even notice the time.”
© Cai LianJie/NetflixCritics have also responded positively. The Guardian praised the show as “gripping, twisty, and ludicrously hammy” in a three-star review, while Decider observed that despite being “a bit overdramatic,” it establishes an intriguing premise.
What is The Evil Lawyer about?
Grounded in research into real procedures and cases, the series follows a young lawyer whose life is upended when he’s accused of murder.
© Cai LianJie/NetflixThe synopsis reads: “At the center is Mek (Nat Kitcharit), an idealistic young lawyer who believes the law should protect the powerless. That belief shatters when he’s framed for the murder of the son of Anan (Songsit Roongnophakunsri), a powerful police chief. Overnight, Mek goes from defending others to fighting for his own life – and the system he trusted offers him anything but justice.”
© Cai LianJie/NetflixIt continues: “Backed into a corner, Mek turns to Jittri (Rhatha Phongam), a fearsome defense lawyer infamous in legal circles as ‘the evil lawyer.’ She is known for exploiting loopholes, bending rules, and using any tactic necessary to win. In the main trailer, she takes Mek’s case on one condition: he must work for her. Why would she step in for free? As Mek enters her world – and the deeper machinery of the courts – that question becomes the thread that pulls him, and viewers, deeper into the story.”
The Evil Lawyer is available to stream on Netflix now.
