Mad Unicorn
| 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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| Producers |
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| Cinematography | Phaklao Jiraungkoonkun |
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| Running time | 55–71 minutes |
| Production company | GDH 559 |
| Original release | |
| Network | Netflix |
| Release | May 29, 2025 |
Mad Unicorn (Thai: สงคราม ส่งด่วน; RTGS: Songkhram Song Duan; lit. 'Express Delivery War') is a 2025 Thai drama television series produced by GDH 559. It premiered worldwide on Netflix on May 29, 2025.[1]
Plot
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
Main
- Natara Nopparatayapon as Santi[3]
- Methika Jiranorraphat as Xiaoyu[3]
- Palang Rocksilp as Rui Jie[3]
- Thaneth Warakulnukroh as Kanin[3]
- Pachara Chirathivat as Ken[3]
Support
- 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
| 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
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]
Accolades
| Year | Award | Date of Ceremony | Category | Recipient | Result | Ref. |
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| 2025 | Global OTT Awards 2025 | 24 August 2025 | Best Creative | Mad Unicorn | Nominated | [6] |
| Best Director | Nottapon Boonkrapob | Nominated | ||||
| Best Lead Actor (Male) | Natara Nopparatayapon | Nominated | ||||
| FEED X Khaosod Awards 2025 | 13 September 2025 | Most Popular Series - Drama of the Year | Mad Unicorn | Nominated | [7] | |
| Series - Drama of the Year | Won | [8] | ||||
| Best Director of the Year (Series - Drama) | Nottapon Boonkrapob | Won | ||||
| Actor of the Year (Series - Drama) | Natara Nopparatayapon | Won | ||||
| Supporting Actor of the Year (Series - Drama) | Thaneth Warakulnukroh | Won | ||||
| Actress Spotlight of the Year | Methika Jiranorraphat | Won | ||||
| Maya TV Awards 2025 | 29 October 2025 | Outstanding Series of the Year | Mad Unicorn | Won | [9] | |
| Outstanding Star of the Year | Natara Nopparatayapon | Won | ||||
| Howe Awards 2025 | 12 November 2025 | Outstanding Script of the Year | Mad Unicorn | Won | [10] | |
| The Best Actor Award | Natara Nopparatayapon | Won | [11] | |||
| Asian Academy Creative Awards 2025 | 4 December 2025 | Best Screenplay | Nottapon Boonkrapob, Vasudhorn Piyaromna, Pattaranad Bhiboonsawade | Won | [12] | |
| Best Direction (Fiction) | Nottapon Boonkrapob | Nominated | ||||
| Best Actor in a Leading Role | Natara Nopparatayapon | Nominated | ||||
| Best Actress in a Leading Role | Methika Jiranorraphat | Nominated | ||||
| Best Drama Series | Mad Unicorn | Nominated | ||||
| GQ Thailand Men of the Year 2025 | 9 December 2025 | Actor of the Year | Natara Nopparatayapon | Won | [13] | |
| Series of the Year | Mad Unicorn | Won | ||||
| Thailand Headlines Person of the Year Awards 2025 | 16 December 2025 | The Most Popular Thai Series among Chinese People Award | Mad Unicorn | Won | [14] | |
| 2026 | The Viral Hits Awards 2025 | 28 January 2026 | Best Leading Actor of the Year | Natara Nopparatayapon | Nominated | |
| Best Leading Actress of the Year | Methika Jiranorraphat | Nominated | ||||
| Best Drama Series of the Year | Mad Unicorn | Nominated |
References
- ^ "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.
- ^ "สงคราม ส่งด่วน เร่งเครื่องต่อ มีชื่อเข้าชิง 3 สาขาในงาน International Streaming Festival". thestandard.co (in Thai). The Standard. 24 July 2025.
- ^ "ที่สุดแห่งความปัง คนบันเทิงตบเท้า ร่วมงานประกาศรางวัล FEED X KHAOSOD AWARDS 2025". matichon.co.th (in Thai). 14 Sep 2025.
- ^ "สรุปผลรางวัล 'FEED X KHAOSOD AWARDS 2025'". matichon.co (in Thai). 21 Sep 2025.
- ^ "'สงคราม ส่งด่วน' คว้า 2 รางวัลจาก งาน MAYA TV AWARDS 2025". x.com (in Thai). 29 Oct 2025.
- ^ "รางวัล HOWE OUTSTANDING SCRIPT OF THE YEAR 2025". x.com (in Thai). 12 Nov 2025.
- ^ "รางวัล HOWE THE BEST ACTOR AWARD 2025". x.com (in Thai). 12 Nov 2025.
- ^ "ซีรีส์ไทยผงาด! "สงคราม ส่งด่วน" คว้ารางวัลใหญ่จากเวที Asian Academy Creative Awards 2025". sanook.com (in Thai). 6 December 2025.
- ^ "GQ MEN OF THE YEAR 2025". Maya Channel (in Thai). 10 Dec 2025.
- ^ "The Most Popular Thai Series Among Chinese People Award". x.com (in Thai). 17 Dec 2025.
External links
- Mad Unicorn on Netflix
- Mad Unicorn at IMDb