Mad Unicorn Review
Director: Kai Nottapon Boonprakob
Date Created: 2025-05-29 19:21
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Mad Unicorn Review: Directed by Kai Nottapon Boonprakob, this Netflix limited series สงคราม ส่งด่วน dives deep into the high-stakes world of business, betrayal, and ambition. The show takes us on the intense adventure of Santi, who is played by Ice Natara Nopparatayapon, and it also features Jane Methika Jiranorraphat as Xiao Yu, Peach Pachara Chirathivat as Ken, Bie Thassapak Hsu and others in pivotal roles.
Loosely based on the true tale of Thailand’s delivery behemoth Flash Express, this show isn’t just about starting a business; it’s about battling insurmountable obstacles to transform your life. What follows is a tale of risk and rivalry and raw emotion, of one man trying to take on an industry worth a billion baht from nothing. The series has 7 episodes, each around 70 minutes.
Mad Unicorn Review
The Mad Unicorn Series(Songkhram Song Duan) might, from a distance, appear to be a tale of chasing success like any other. And yet what distinguishes this show is how raw and emotional the journey feels. The series was as exhilarating as it was a roller coaster ride. At times, I was elated, other times infuriated and more frequently flabbergasted. And I guess that’s what good storytelling does — it keeps you engaged.
The tone is right from the start. Its protagonist, Santi, comes from a small village where he dreams of changing his and his family’s fortunes. What got to me was how plausible those challenges sounded. It did not cheapen or overdramatise his story of nobody to startup founder, and it did not lean too hard, or too soft, either. Netflix’s Mad Unicorn shows it is rather tough to create yourself out of nothing, especially if all you have had to build upon is a dream and some talents.
I appreciated that the series revolved around language as a weapon; Santi’s command of Mandarin proves to be his most effective method for winning a resistant family over. It was a reminder that space exists for us to develop and grow, even if we don’t see it as such until we are compelled to grow through that space. That was one of the early things that kept me hooked on the show.
One of the most fun aspects of the Thai series Mad Unicorn is how little it tries to glamorise the world of business. Instead, it shows how stuff can be cruel and unforgiving. There is betrayal, competition and a swamp of hard choices. I was upset at how unfair the system was at times, but at other times, I also felt very inspired watching Santi never give up.
The series’ huge focus is that you don’t succeed without failure. The highs and lows that Santi goes through ring so true. I admired that the show didn’t feed us a perfect protagonist, Santi trips up, betrays a confidence and can be selfish. But that just made me root even more for him. Because in real life, we all make mistakes, and to see that on screen, you create a more human character.
Mad Unicorn on Netflix is filled with some great acting. Ice Natara plays a convincing Santi. He’s stubborn, but he feels his emotions deeply. You could see he cared about winning, you could see it on his face, you could feel it, his pain when things didn’t work out. I liked Jane Methika, who plays Xiao Yu, because she was tough and smart and not just an accessory, not to mention is neither a side character without an arc.
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The chemistry between the three main leads, Santi, Xiao Yu and Ken, has good energy. They don’t always get along, and they fight with each other. I loved Ken’s character a lot, a code genius with a grating personality. As hard as he was on others, his role impressed upon me again that the process of teamwork isn’t always comfortable, and that sometimes you need someone to push back.
In the Mad Unicorn Series, the main pressure gets to show, especially after episode 3, Santi’s war against a menacing business rival is the main focus. It’s in effect a David and Goliath story, yet one about technology and resources, too. I was genuinely surprised at how invested I was in this rivalry.
Some of the villain’s characters felt a bit over-the-top, but I think it was to underscore how unfair and terrifying it’s always been for a young person to make the rocky transition from schoolkid to businessperson. But the strong storytelling and affecting moments help keep the show interesting to watch, nonetheless.
Thai Drama Mad Unicorn Review: Summing Up
I won’t say it’s perfect. There were a few lulls in the middle and some underdeveloped characters. But all in all, I’m finding the show well worth your time, particularly if you’re fond of tales of ambition, failure, teamwork and survival. The direction is sharp, the dialogue snappy, and the visuals convincingly reflect both the pretty and gritty sides of Thailand. It reminded me that for every vibrant business, there is a painful, personal story that goes along with it. And watching the story unfold made me appreciate the effort even more.
Mad Unicorn 2025 is now streaming on Netflix.
