Mad Unicorn
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| Also known as | Songkhram Song Duan |
| Genre | Drama |
| Created by | Jira Maligool Vanridee Pongsittisak |
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| Directed by | Nottapon Boonprakob |
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| Country of origin | Thailand |
| Original language | Thai |
| No. of seasons | 1 |
| No. of episodes | 7 |
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| Cinematography | Phaklao Jiraungkoonkun |
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| Running time | 55–71 minutes |
| Production company | GDH 559 |
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| Network | Netflix |
| Release | May 29, 2025 |
Mad Unicorn (Thai: สงคราม ส่งด่วน; RTGS: Songkhram Song Duan) is a 2025 Thai drama television series produced by GDH 559. It premiered worldwide on Netflix on May 29, 2025.[1]
Plot
[edit]The series tells the story of Santi, a visionary from humble beginnings who aims to create Thailand’s first unicorn startup. His journey from rags to riches is fueled by ambition, friendship, and the harsh realities of the business world.[2]
Cast
[edit]Main
[edit]- Natara Nopparatayapon as Santi[3]
- Methika Jiranorraphat as Xiaoyu[3]
- Dr.Palang Rocksilp as Rui Jie[3]
- Thaneth Warakulnukroh as Kanin[3]
- Pachara Chirathivat as Ken[3]
Support
[edit]- Thassapak Hsu as Liam
- Khemupsorn Sirisukha as Mam MALLY
- Sorakon Addunyanon as Business Show Host
- Apichart Promraksa as Dej
- Thongchai Thongkanthom as Online Merchant
- Tanapak Jongjaiphar as Thongchai
- Sira Simmee as Bom
- Anongnart Yusananda as Linux
- Tipargorn Chaiprasit as Army
- Sukhapat Lohwacharin as Nipon
- Feng Yun Zhi as Alice
- Zong Xiao Jun as Zhang
- Ren Luomin as Peter
- Patchamon Park as Santi Mom
- Yuttapong Vitayajaru as Santi Dad
- Wongsatorn Thaowattanarungrot as Young Santi
- Upaiyapat Phithakwawee as Young Thongchai
- Varin Sachdev as Navin
- Aroon Wanasbodeewong as Sand Mine Owner
- Nat Sornkasettarin as Jimmy
- Nantawan Sriputtha as Jae Sri
- Rungmanisana Choychoo as Zhang's Mistress
- Sittichok Pueakpoolpol as EASY Presenter
- Naraphat Ngodngam as Sebastian, the Truck Driver
- Piyaphong Wongkhamlao as Bird, Tech Developer
- Kritsada Boonrit as Nun, Tech Developer
- Chotirat Wareerattanarot as Arm, Tech Developer
- Kiattisak Sudsangsawang as M, Tech Developer
- Chayapatr Archiwaranguprok as Pup, Tech Developer
- Krin Preechachaisurat as Guang, Tech Developer
- Nutnadeach Thammapan as Maitree, Wawee Gang
- Thakool Sreedaw as Prida, Wawee Gang
- Pipatkorn Ketkaew as Tough Sales Agent
- Natnaree Rerkkriangkrai as Female Sales Agent
- Xingchen Liu as Young Xiaoyu
- Jian Wu as Xiaoyu's Father
- Hua Jiang as Xiaoyu's Uncle
- Kuang Sheng Ning as Xiaoyu's Aunt
- Li Yi Heng as Ling Feng
- Peerapol Sukphopech as Sand Mine Worker
- Wichien Phutthiporn as Sand Mine Foreman
- Chaninthorn Pitakwararat as Sand Mine Owner Assistant
- Thanakit Audomboriphan as Bartender
- Chalee Immak as Angry Perfume Seeker
- Anusorn Pinyopojanee as Airport Staff
- Veeravit Charoensupasuitirat as Job interviewee
Episodes
[edit]| No. | Title | Original release date |
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| 1 | "A Sparrow and a Rooster" (ถอนขนไก่) | May 29, 2025 |
| 2 | "Our Empire" (อาณาจักรของเรา) | May 29, 2025 |
| 3 | "All-in" (หมดหน้าตัก) | May 29, 2025 |
| 4 | "Thunder Strikes" (อันธพาล) | May 29, 2025 |
| 5 | "Overload" (ข้ามเส้น) | May 29, 2025 |
| 6 | "The Last Bullet" (กระสุนนัดสุดท้าย) | May 29, 2025 |
| 7 | "Next Day" (วันพรุ่งนี้) | May 29, 2025 |
Reception
[edit]Mad Unicorn received positive critical reception for its portrayal of the Thai startup ecosystem and its high production value. Prachachat Business described the show as "a wild ride into the chaos of billion-dollar dreams," highlighting its intense boardroom drama and realistic depiction of entrepreneurial struggles.[4] Similarly, Marketeer Online praised its "high production value and dynamic character development," comparing it to global tech-drama hits.[5]
References
[edit]- ^ "สงคราม ส่งด่วน ดุเดือด เลือดเข้าตาในสงครามธุรกิจ". thestandard (in Thai). 29 May 2025. Retrieved 17 July 2025.
- ^ "Mad Unicorn: A bold new Thai Netflix series about ambition and betrayal". Netflix. Retrieved 30 April 2025.
- ^ a b c d e "สเปิดโปรไฟล์ 5 นักแสดงนำใน สงคราม ส่งด่วน Mad Unicorn ซีรีส์ดวลเดือดธุรกิจส่งไว". kapook (in Thai). 5 June 2025. Retrieved 17 July 2025.
- ^ "Behind the scenes of Mad Unicorn: The chaos of billion-dollar dreams". Prachachat Business. Retrieved 30 May 2025.
- ^ "Mad Team: Behind the Mad Unicorn when the front stage and backstage are equally wild". Marketeer Online. Retrieved 30 May 2025.
External links
[edit]- Mad Unicorn on Netflix
- Mad Unicorn at IMDb