13 Dramas Like Enigma That You Must Watch Now

The supernatural thriller drama Enigma follows the story of a student and a strange new teacher at the school. This Thai drama was aired from 15 July to 5 August 2023 on GMM25 and Prime Video. Starring Metawin Opas-iamkajorn and Chanikarn Tangkabodee in the lead roles, Enigma was a short drama with merely four episodes.

In the show, Fa, an inquisitive girl, is a 12th-grade student at one of the most prestigious schools in the country known as Satrikurat School. It’s famous for its academic standards that force students to work harder than normal. The pressure causes students to become obsessive about grades and test scores. So when a student snaps and stabs a teacher, it’s believed that they are under too much academic stress.

However, Fa thinks there’s more than just stress that caused this accident. When more strange things begin to take place, and a new teacher appears to be linked with it, Fa is dangerously intrigued. Her curiosity leads her to dark places that once used to be just a fragment of her imagination.

Curiosity and fear are a frightening combination, and Fa will soon learn that in her quest to unravel the mysteries surrounding her. A perfect mix of thriller and suspense, the complex plot of this drama keeps viewers glued to their screens. Taking inspiration from the show, here are some more dramas that we think you might enjoy.

Bad Guys

This 2022 psychological thriller Thai drama Bad Guys follows the life of a detective. After returning from suspension, this guy is all set with his plan to get back to work, albeit with an unusual twist.

He begins forming a never-before-seen special investigation team to capture a serial killer, but will he succeed in his mission with such a unique team? Or will the serial killer escape his hand? That’s the question.

• Starring: Surasak Wongthai, Got Jirayu Tantrakul, Nink Chanya McClory
• Release Date: 2 September 2022 – 8 October 2022
• Episodes: 12
• Duration: 60min
• Original Network: True4U
• Where To Watch: Netflix

Devil Sister

In this 2020 Thai Drama, we meet a hot-tempered and fearless girl, Irin, who is usually known as “The Devil.” But nobody knows that her mean behavior is just an act, a façade she puts up in front of others to build up her younger sister. Namcha, a young vet and her neighbor, sees right through her act. He doesn’t care that she’s mean and harsh to him and keeps on loving her despite it.

Both of them used to date once until Irin ended their relationship out of the blue. Neither Namcha has forgotten her nor had his love faded with time. So, he is hell-bent on proving to Irin that his feelings have always been true when it comes to her. Sadly, reality keeps getting in their way, so how will their love find a way to grow?

• Starring: Min Pechaya Wattanamontree, Win Metawin Opas-iamkajorn
• Release Date: 18 April 2022 – 14 June 2022
• Episodes: 18
• Duration: 45min
• Original Network: GMM 25
• Where To Watch: GMMTV

Girl From Nowhere

Nobody knows about Nanno, or so it seems. She is a mysterious and clever girl who transfers to different schools. But her focus isn’t on studies like regular normal students. Instead, she utilizes her time at all these fancy and new schools to expose the lies and misdeeds of the students as well as the faculty.

But who is this Nanno, and why is she so intent on destroying everyone’s lives?  As the mystery about this girl is slowly unveiled, we also get to learn about things people do when they believe they can get away with it.

• Starring: Kitty Chicha Amatayakul
• Release Date: 8 August 2018 – 31 October 2018
• Episodes: 13
• Duration: 45min
• Original Network: GMM 25
• Where To Watch: Netflix

Good Old Days

An antique shop is a place filled with memories and stories. Every item in the store tells a story, a story which also determines its value. Here, sellers can reminisce on their past, and buyers can find these valued and former loved items to carry to their homes.

In this drama, six items tell six stories about love, dreams, regret, separation, memories, and happiness, along with the value of materialistic things in the modern world. In an age where things are held more preciously than people, this drama reminds us why sometimes things can be so dear to us humans.

• Starring: Lee Thanat Lowkhunsombat, Fah Yongwaree Anilbol
• Release Date: 10 August 2022 – 15 September 2022
• Episodes: 12
• Duration: 48min
• Original Network: GMM 25
• Where To Watch: Disney+, GMMTV

Home School

A school is supposed to be a safe place; however, Home School, a prestigious boarding school in the middle of a remote forest, is a far cry from any regular school. With its strict rules and isolating lifestyle, the school, which is meant to only appeal to wealthy students, is like a prison for young minds.

Every three years, 13 new students are selected from each generation, no more than that. However, these students are unaware of what they are signing up for. And it might be just a little too late when they learn the truth about this school.

• Starring: Nappon Gomarachun, Cindy Sirinya Bishop
• Release Date: 9 June 2023 – 4 August 2023
• Episodes: 18
• Duration: 55min
• Original Network: Amazon Prime
• Where To Watch: GMMTV

Hurts Like Hell

In this mini-series, the viewers get an inside look at the world of Muay Thai, also known as Thai boxing. In this game of winners and losers, the sole survivor at the end is the real champion.

From illegal gambling to match-fixing and other odd secrets, this documentary uncovers the underworld behind the once-renowned sport in just four episodes. A documentary that draws inspiration from the real world, it’s a must-watch for lovers of games and sports.

• Starring: Nat Kitcharit, Pu Vithaya Pansringarm
• Release Date: 13 July 2022
• Episodes: 4
• Duration: 51min
• Original Network: Netflix
• Where To Watch: Netflix

Jun & Jun

Once upon a time, Choi Jun and Lee Jun used to be friends, but circumstances got in their friendship’s way. Choi Jun, who was Lee Jun’s childhood first love, disappeared in the past only to return as a hot general manager where Lee works now.

An idol-turned-intern, Lee Jun, is surprised to find that his old playground buddy is his new boss. As their fates intertwine, will an office romance bloom between them? With only eight episodes, this BL drama gives us a swoon-worthy romance for sure!

• Starring: Ki Hyun Woo, Yang Jun Mo
• Release Date: 20 July 2023 – 7 September 2023
• Episodes: 8
• Duration: 25min
• Original Network: NA
• Where To Watch: WeTV, Viki

Love Mechanics

This Thai BL drama follows two engineering students and their awkward encounters. Mark has a crush on his senior, but when the said senior rejects his feelings, Mark is devastated. He gets drunk at a bar and ends up spending a night with a stranger he mistook as his senior. The stranger resists Mark’s drunk advances but ends up staying with him despite knowing he shouldn’t.

When he keeps bumping into the stranger, new feelings bloom in his heart. However, there is another person in the mix who might have a crush on Mark. And the stranger also happens to have a girlfriend! What will these students do when it comes to the matters of hearts? Taught to engineer things, will they manage to mend their broken relationships?

• Starring: Yin Anan Wong, War Wanarat Ratsameerat
• Release Date: 18 June 2022 – 6 August 2022
• Episodes: 10
• Duration: 56min
• Original Network: WeTV
• Where To Watch: WeTV

Midnight Museum

Dome, a barista at a café, gets an unexpected job offer from one of the café regulars that changes the course of his life. With the café on the verge of closure, Dome can’t help but worry about another source of income. Hence, he takes the first good offer that comes his way.

On his first day of work at a museum, one of the employees informs him that the place is haunted and Zone 16 is off-limits. It piques his interest, and he’s tempted to look at what hides in that particular area.

Unfortunately, something that’s hidden in there awakens, and Dome takes it upon himself to undo his mistake. What awaits Dome at the end of this path might be different from what he may have assumed, and it might make things only harder for him.

• Starring: Tor Thanapob Leeratanakachorn, Gun Atthaphan Phunsawat
• Release Date: 6 March 2023 – 4 April 2023
• Episodes: 10
• Duration: 45min
• Original Network: GMM 25 ViuTV
• Where To Watch: GMMTV

School Tales The Series

In this horror anthology of eight ghost stories set in school, we see how schools that belong to children during the daytime are haunted by ghosts at night. In each episode, we follow a new story with new characters that show what happens when people are broken beyond their tolerance level.

From terrifying messages that appear on the blackboard to curses, a missing head, and other strange events happening at this school, the viewers get to see some of the goriest scenes known to humans. The drama definitely takes horror to another level with its visual presentation. Additionally, it also teaches us an important lesson about students, weak people, and the tolerance level of each of us as individuals.

• Starring: Kay Lertsittichai, Pepo Nutchapan Paramacharenroj, Care Panisara Rikulsurakan
• Release Date: 10 August 2022
• Episodes: 8
• Duration: 49min
• Original Network: Netflix
• Where To Watch: Netflix

The Eclipse

Suppalo is a strictly governed school where it’s believed that a curse will punish any student who acts out. The curse is said to grow stronger as the solar eclipse nears, but even though this curse sounds scary, rule breakers will always find a way to bend these rules.

On the one hand stands a united group trying to challenge the school’s authority and demand their rights, while on the other hand stands Akk with his cohorts, who must disband this ridiculous group. And in between stands Ayan, the suspicious new student at the school.

Akk doesn’t trust the new student, who has some rather peculiar way of living and dealing with things. In the end, which of these will win this game, and who will find out the truth about the said “curse”?

• Starring: First Kanaphan Puitrakul, Khaotung Thanawat Ratanakitpaisan
• Release Date: 12 August 2022 – 28 August 2022
• Episodes: 12
• Duration: 45min
• Original Network: GMM 25
• Where To Watch: GMMTV

Thirteen Terrors

When it comes to secrets, a school is no exception. Even when we might not want to acknowledge it, it’s true that a school is a place that hides its own dark truths. Every school has a past that must be hidden from the world to see, a past that nobody wants to talk about. A past that haunts the victims and those connected with it.

However, no matter how hard you try, secrets will always find its way to light, upending countless lives and making sure it’s heard. And when it does, it’s not going to be pretty or easy. In this drama, that’s exactly what happens, and it surely is agonizing to see the curtains rise on the long-hidden truths slowly.

• Starring: Fon Sananthachat Thanapatpisal, Panisara Montharat
• Release Date: 8 November 2014 – 31 January 2015
• Episodes: 13
• Duration: 45min
• Original Network: GMM 25
• Where To Watch: Netflix

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Toom has been laid off from her job, which means she is unemployed with no money to help her survive. Out of options, she resorts to theft and often wonders about ending her life. Suicide isn’t the solution, yet she can’t help it when that’s the only option she sees. One fine day, an instant noodle box appears in front of her apartment like a sign sent from above.

However, what appears to be a normal noodle box contains something that might change her life. Inside the box are millions, and with that much-unexpected money comes unexpected problems. A group of gangsters are looking for the box, and when she takes matters into her own hands, she might end up getting swamped with a lot more problems.

• Starring: Mai Davika Hoorne, Tan Amorneak Nicheli, Mine Thanaporn Rattanasasiwimon
• Release Date: 6 September 2023
• Episodes: 6
• Duration: 47min
• Original Network: Netflix
• Where To Watch: Netflix

These are some of the best shows that we recommend you watch now. From thrillers to suspense to a bit of drama sprinkled with romance, these shows will entertain you until you find yourself saying, “One more episode.”

So go ahead and pick one of these shows because we promise you you won’t be bored! And if you’re scared of ghosts, then don’t forget to ask someone to accompany you while you watch some of the above-mentioned shows!