GMMTV 2026 Highlights

It’s that time again! GMMTV’s annual showcase featured more than 30 series for 2026 (and beyond), including a massive project that seems to have echoes of Domundi’s recent Zomvivor. I was up at 4:30 this morning to catch the livestream, and here I am with all the highlights.

You may have noticed I said “highlights” instead of “roundup”, as I normally post every pilot trailer and then give my opinions. But y’all, more than 30 series and I do have a day job. So this year, instead of treating you all to my thoughts about everything coming out of GMMTV today, I’ll just stick with showing you the trailers for the series I’m most excited about.

This year’s presentation, “Magic Vibes Maximized”, proved that once again the theme means absolutely nothing. Actually, this theme would have made more sense for 2025, considering how many fortune-teller series came out this year. Anyway, as I said, GMMTV 2026 had a record 38 series, and the reveals were split into three categories: BLs, GLs, and everything else. As usual, BLs dominated, although there were a respectable 8 GLs.

Are you ready? Here we go.

Wish Upon A Star

This was the first trailer that really grabbed me, and it was the first in what fans have dubbed the “time travel high school” genre. (GMMTV had three shows in its 2026 lineup with this premise.) And perhaps the reason it grabbed me was because it was the first. For whatever reason, this series stars Pahn Pathitta (My Love Mix-Up, Leap Day) and a slew of newer actresses, including Fond Natticha.

Fond and Pahn play characters both named Dao (another recurring theme in this year’s lineup), who meet in high school, lose touch, and then meet again later as adults when Pahn is cast in a film based on Fond’s screenplay. However, when Pahn is killed, Fond finds herself back in high school with the opportunity to change both their fates.

This trailer struck me because Fond seems like a genuinely great person, who, upon finding out that someone she knew was killed, wants to rewrite their history. It doesn’t even come across as a sense of regret or a missed chance; it’s more about the fact that Fond just doesn’t think Pahn deserved to die. And in making sure to save Pahn in the future, she also takes the opportunity to change the things about herself she always wanted to.

Enemies With Benefits

I have been waiting forever to see Jan Ployshampoo (Peaceful Property, Cherry Magic) in a GL, so I was seated as soon as this trailer started. This was the first trailer where the plot really looked interesting to me. Most of the other GLs seemed kind of boring, and that may be due to some internalized garbage I have to examine about myself, but I don’t have time for that right now.

Jan plays Lalalin, a member of the sales team. JingJing Prariyapit plays Wine, a member of the accounting department. At work they are natural enemies, as their departments are constantly butting heads. But it turns out they have a chemistry that just will not be denied.

This was one of the first series in the “HR violation” genre, although it’s slightly better since they at least seem to be at the same level in the company. I love Jan as an actress, and I think she has great comedic timing, so I’m really excited to see her take the lead in a show like this. Plus, and I know I say this so often that I might as well get it tattooed on my forehead, but I really appreciate it when GMMTV puts out shows with adult characters. We have desperately needed a good workplace romcom for a while.

Mr. Kill

This one technically falls in the category of “everything else”, as it was featured with the other het series. While people have been predicting DewTee as a pair for a while, I think this is going to end up being one of those “BL on the DL” shows like Peaceful Property or High School Frenemy where there isn’t a romance but you can read it that way if you squint. (And you usually don’t have to squint.)

This series stars Dew Jirawat (Leap Day, Burnout Syndrome) as a manga artist whose work seems to predict a gruesome crime spree, and Tee Teeradech as the police officer investigating those murders. As Dew is the number one suspect, Tee keeps a very close eye on him, including handcuffing them together. They must work together to solve the case.

I really love this concept, and I love Dew as an actor. He was phenomenal in Leap Day, and I’m excited to see him in Burnout Syndrome (which premieres tomorrow, so make sure you’re seated, because I’m going to flail in caps lock at you). As much as I love romance, I’m looking forward to a few series where I can focus on the plot and really dig into the details. Plus, Dew actually drew a lot of the artwork they’ll use in the series.

Arrest and Action

Sky Wongravee and Nani Hirunkit have cornered the market on BLs on the DL. High School Frenemy exploded and, despite not having any romance, managed to be gayer than like 50% of the gay shows that came out last year. So am I annoyed that they have another bait-y show coming out before their second has even finished filming? No, I am not. I am here for whatever these two put out.

This series has Sky and Nani as super competitive rival police cadets who are tasked with going undercover in the entertainment industry to track down a drug kingpin. Because GMMTV knows exactly what they’re doing with these two, the fans start shipping them, and eventually, they have to do a BL series.

As I said, I don’t care how much bait this is, because I will gobble up whatever they give me. When I finally watched High School Frenemy, it only took me about two episodes to understand why everyone had been so obsessed with it. No one really knows what to expect with their second series, Wu, because the pilot trailer was obviously cobbled together last minute to capitalize on their unexpected popularity.

That said, this show actually looks lowkey amazing. Both Sky and Nani have proven their comedy chops starring in different stories in the Mu Te Luv anthology series (seriously, I am begging everyone to watch Nani’s story because it is fantastic), and I am absolutely here for a buddy cop comedy where they might end up kissing. This is directed by Dome, who also directed both of their stories in Mu Te Luv.

I Will Always Save You

I’ll admit it, My Magic Prophecy hooked me. I would die for Jimmy Jitaraphol and Sea Tawinan. (Actually, I was hooked with Last Twilight, I just really didn’t like the ending.) They have the kind of natural chemistry that just oozes off the screen. I was happy to see that they got another show already, and with such a vastly different vibe than their previous ones. Directed by Jojo (Only Friends, The Heart Killers) to boot!

This series is basically The Bodyguard. (The title may not be a reference, but I’m going to pretend that it is.) Sea is a famous singer who witnesses a crime and has to go into witness protection. The officer tasked with keeping him safe is Jimmy. Except it turns out, these two already know each other, as once upon a time, Sea stole Jimmy’s girlfriend. Oops.

Add the forced cohabitation/proximity trope of My Magic Prophecy with the constant danger trope of something like Jack & Joker and you get this show, which showcases Jimmy and Sea in very different roles than they usually play. I’m looking forward to seeing how their typical snarky banter works in a series where the stakes are a little bit higher. Also, I can’t wait to see Dunk as a villain (again – he was barely in Revamp even though he was the ringleader).

The Invisible Dragon

It’s FirstKhao, y’all. They could sit there and breathe for 40 minutes a week, and I’d watch every episode. First Kanaphan and Khaotung Thanawat have had me in a chokehold since The Eclipse, and I’m never letting go. I’m glad that they’re getting another series already, given that they’re still currently filming their show from the 2025 lineup.

First is a dragon dancer at a temple, due to family tradition and not because he particularly wants to. He gets paired with Khaotung. It looks like there is some class difference at play here, as Khaotung refers to himself as a dog repeatedly, and I learned after last year’s A Dog and a Plane that that’s from a Thai saying about chasing something out of your reach. We’ve also got Namtan as First’s sister, so thank you very much for that.

Apparently, the powers that be decided to give First and Khaotung one (1) happy series – the still filming Cat for Cash – and that’s it. It looks like we’re back to the two of them crying all the time. Don’t get me wrong, they’re both fantastic at it, but it would be nice to give them a break once in a while. That said, I’m really intrigued by this premise, because for the most part, these shows are fairly globally relatable, but dragon dancing is pretty culturally significant in many Asian countries and not so much in the United States. I’m excited for a show that focuses on that aspect of Thai culture. This is directed by Yossinee, who also directed My Magic Prophecy.

Cupid’s Ghost

GMMTV saw the success of Khemjira and decided to put out some horror shows, heavy on the romcom. This is one of the first series in the lineup (but not the last) to utilize the supernatural in its premise. And it probably wouldn’t have made my radar if not for the fact that it will put Earth and Mix back on my screen.

This series has Mix Sahaphap as a florist with the ability to see ghosts. He does the flowers for the funeral of Earth Pirapat’s brother and ends up becoming the go-to florist for Earth’s funeral home. Because Mix can see ghosts, he knows exactly what floral arrangements they want. And because Mix can see ghosts, Earth’s dead brother tries to set the two of them up.

We’re still waiting for Only Friends: Dream On to air (it should be soon, although it’s hard to tell which currently airing series it will replace), but I can already tell I’ll need a palate cleanser after. And Earth and Mix have shown that they can handle comedy. I might not have always understood the humor in Ossan’s Love, but it was nice to see these two in something a little more light-hearted. And I love that we’re starting to get some variety in the careers featured. A florist and the owner of a funeral parlor? Sounds like a perfect match.

Plan B to U

I know we all joke about GMMTV acquiring everyone (insert Oprah meme here), but I think fans of Boun Noppanut and Prem Warut are just a little glad that the duo moved to GMMTV after Wabi Sabi closed their artist management arm. If only because now we don’t have to wait another three years for their next series. And though I only recently became a fan of these two, I will absolutely watch anything and everything that they do.

In this series, Prem has just purchased his first house, which originally belonged to Boun’s aunt. However, when he moves in, he becomes convinced that the house is haunted. (I can’t tell whether it’s actually supposed to be haunted, or if this is just his imagination.) To get his revenge, Prem gets an internship at Boun’s record company and proceeds to get back at him in a bunch of small ways.

This show is yet another example of classic HR violations, but y’all, at this point in my life, I legit don’t care. Can we have a discussion about unethical practices in the workplace and the inherent power imbalance in a CEO dating an intern? Sure, absolutely. But I’m going to watch Boun and Prem fall in love and be cute about it, and turn my brain off for however many episodes this will last. I’m actually excited to see them in a slightly more comedic show. Yes, Revamp had comedy elements, but there was a lot of drama going on. This looks more like Even Sun, which was just six episodes of nonsense. I’m all for that.

Gunshot

Everyone stop talking, because this is going to be my personality for the next year. If you don’t know by now that I am all about Off Jumpol and Gun Attaphan, you’re either new here, or you tune me out when I talk. (Valid.) Given that OffGun have a show coming out tomorrow and they’re one of the older pairs, I was not expecting them to have a series in the 2026 presentation. I am pleasantly surprised. (Seriously, the sound I made when this trailer started.)

This series stars Gun as a man avenging his murdered boyfriend (Fluke Jeeratch, who is apparently the go-to actor for this type of part). Off is a policeman who desperately wants Gun not to murder people, but I’m unsure at the moment if they were already dating, or if they meet during an investigation. Either way, some serious ethical violations are going on here, but I could not care less. Yes, please, to OffGun getting more adult roles.

If you had told me at this time last year that I would get back-to-back OffGun shows where they played complex, flawed, morally gray individuals, I would not have believed you. But here we are. Both Off and Gun have the acting chops to make a show like this spectacular, and I am living for the opportunity to see Gun in a villain role. Gun can have a little bit of murder, as a treat. Expect lots of caps lock and incoherent screeching from me when this finally airs.

There are some concerns that GMMTV will pull back on this a bit when the show finally goes to air. This is likely due to recent shows getting trailers that were very different in tone from their pilots. (Revamp, according to Boun, was always supposed to be more comedic, and I suspect that the lightness of the Melody of Secrets trailer is meant to be a red herring.) I will watch it no matter what.

Lovers & Gangsters

Period BLs can be hit or miss because, obviously, due to the societal pressures of the time, happy endings were unlikely. (Unless you just decide to go f— it, like Memoir of Rati.) But I am lowkey excited for what looks like a West Side Story kind of show, just with more shirtless men. Plus, I feel like the ’60s as a decade isn’t something I see a lot in Thai dramas.

This series stars Force Jiratchapon and Great Sapol as rival gang leaders. Presumably, Force is responsible for the death of Great’s father. (I say “presumably” because I can see that being a mistake or something.) Totally understandable reason to hate each other. For some reason, Great’s younger brother, played by Book Kasidet, wants to join Force’s gang. Is it for revenge, or something else?

Congrats to all the fans who accurately predicted that Great would end up with Bright Rapheephong after he and Inn ended their partnership. I wish I could have heard the screams at the venue when they showed this trailer. And, I know that scenes from the pilot usually don’t end up in the finished series, but please, for the love of everything holy, I need that shot of Mond with the bat. Yowza.

Twenty One

I’m anxiously anticipating Junior Panachai and Mark Jiruntanin’s upcoming series My Romance Scammer way more than I was at this time last year, because now I have seen Perfect 10 Liners and they stole the show. I was absolutely blown away by their portrayals of Faifa and Wine, and that has made me infinitely more excited for any and all of their upcoming series.

In this series, Junior and Mark play coworkers at a nightclub – Junior is a bouncer, Mark is a singer – who both fall in love with the club’s owner, played by Great. (I don’t blame them. Have you seen Great?) After he turns both of them down, they become friends and then roommates. Naturally, Junior ends up falling for Mark, but Mark is afraid of ruining their friendship. He compromises on offering Junior a 21-day trial period for them to be boyfriends.

The trial dating period sounds an awful lot like their plot from Perfect 10 Liners, but I don’t care. These two can do no wrong. I’ll even forgive the gratuitous use of a guitar. Junior and Mark really are something special, and I’m looking forward to seeing something a little more mature from them. I’m also looking forward to the presence of Nut and Hong as their best friends, purely because I’m sure they’re going to bait us with those two again.

My Professional Boyfriend

We Are pulled me in, and That Summer dragged me under. Winny Thanawin and Satang Kittiphop have sold me completely. They’ve grown a lot since My School President, and I was very impressed with them in That Summer. They’re another pairing whom I did not expect would get a series so soon, given their most recent one just ended.

In this series, Winny is the heir to the nine-tailed fox clan and kind of a mafioso. Satang is basically in debt up to his eyeballs and then some. When Winny is faced with the possibility of an arranged marriage, he hires Satang to be his pretend boyfriend for three months.

This is very Pretty Woman-esque, if you ignore the whole mafia thing. It even features the “don’t kiss on the mouth” trope. It’s a much more mature series than I was expecting from the two of them, but I’m glad to see it. I love to see actors maturing. And honestly, I did not think that a WinnySatang show would be on my “must-watch” list, but here we are.

You Maniac

I was starting to worry that William Jakrapatr and Est Supha weren’t going to get another series to follow up the ridiculously popular Thame-Po, but I should not have doubted. This is GMMTV, where everyone gets a show. They’ll make you sit through four-and-a-half hours of trailers, but they’ll have something for everyone.

Here, William’s character is a total player, and Est’s character is stone cold. When Est discovers that one of his friends (played by Kin Thanachai) likes him, he worries about ruining the friendship, so he pretends to date William as an excuse to turn him down. The two begin a friends with benefits situation that naturally grows complicated when feelings enter the equation.

Y’all, I am shooketh. Thame-Po was such a sweet, romantic slow burn of a story, and this is basically the complete opposite of that. Yes, I know these are actors and this is their job; I just was not expecting such a drastic switch so fast. This is only their second show together! And I can’t help but wonder if this is in direct response to people who complained about the love scenes in Thame-Po. Aside from looking just bonkers fantastic, this is directed by Prang, who also directed Break-Up Service and The Trainee.

Thinky Thoughts

This was a five-hour livestream, y’all. And then I had to immediately start work. I am exhausted. But not so exhausted that I can’t wax poetic on today’s event.

I joked earlier about GMMTV acquiring everybody. It’s not really a joke. GMMTV has an insane roster of actors. It’s been made abundantly clear that fan engagement, more so than viewership or anything else, is what drives the entertainment industry in Thailand. So fans are expected to promote the hell out of shows with their favorites. Unfortunately, this has the natural consequence of making it so that fans expect to be rewarded for their efforts with their faves having a show every year. Given GMMTV’s roster, this is virtually unsustainable long-term.

Not to mention that it sidelines existing talent to make way for potential new fanbases. There were a number of brand new pairings blessed with lead roles over more established pairings. Aou Thanaboon and Boom Tharatorn finally got main roles after being the side pair in half a dozen shows, meanwhile, actors I’d never heard of have their own shows. And I understand that they have to bring in new talent to court the younger viewers as their actors age. But I don’t understand why the new pairs couldn’t get a side gig or two before getting their own show.

Also, it means that the sheer number of shows on offer will suffer somehow. Budget-wise, time-wise, marketing-wise, what have you. Luckily, GMMTV is no longer married to the 12-episode format that definitely handicapped some of its previous shows. Let’s be real, quite a few of the shows from this lineup simply won’t need 12 episodes. Many of them would be fine with 10 or even 8. But I hope that when a show does warrant 12, they aren’t afraid to go there. (I still think Revamp would have benefited from those extra two episodes.) Still, though, a lot of these shows won’t be coming out until 2027 or even later.

And with so many shows in the pipeline, it looks like creativity has taken a hit. I saw multiple people talking about how, after the event was over, they’d already forgotten about half the shows they saw. Too many of them are just too similar. There are five high school shows, three about amnesia, three with time travel, two with ghosts, and three with boss/employee relationships. Hell, JoongDunk and AouBoom basically have the exact same show with different seasonings. Last year I was so impressed by the variety of shows we were getting. This year feels like a step back.

People want quality over quantity, particularly given that GMMTV is not the only game in town.

Final Round-Up

Out of 38 new shows, I am only seriously interested in the 15 13 that I mentioned. There are other shows that I will probably end up watching, and possibly end up liking. (I didn’t think I’d like Head 2 Head from last year’s event, but here I am loving it.) Like, I’m going to watch AouBoom’s show because they absolutely deserve it. But I was so excited after last year’s presentation, and this year was kind of a letdown in comparison.

If you want to view all of the trailers from today’s GMMTV 2026 event, check out the official playlist on the GMMTV YouTube.

What did everyone think of today’s event? What shows are you excited about?

Author’s Note 11/26/25: I have removed Her from this list of highlights because it turns out that I massively misunderstood that premise. What I thought was a reincarnation story is actually about a transition, and I very much missed everything that indicated that in the trailer. After seeing commentary online from both Thai and international fans, and realizing what the plot is actually about, I have no interest in tuning in.

Author’s Note 11/28/25: I have removed Replay from this list of highlights as GMMTV has canceled the project. I don’t know all the details, but it has to do with the behavior of the author of the story, which is apparently very well known in that part of Asia. The company did not want to taint the reputation of its pairings by being associated with the scandal. Allegedly TayNew, PondPhuwin, and JossGawin will be given new projects.

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