When GMMTV first announced Wu, it looked like it was going to be another traditional university love story filled with sunshine, soft bromance, and familiar campus Thai drama. That was exactly what I expected going into it this May. But after premiering on May 5, 2026, Wu completely shattered those expectations. In an instant, the series trades clean school uniforms for terrifying mystical creatures and a dark urban fantasy world filled with danger.
The drama throws viewers headfirst into a hidden world where dangerous spiritual forces exist just beneath everyday life. Right from the beginning, Wu builds an atmosphere filled with ancient curses, political corruption, and intense chemistry between its leads that is impossible to ignore.
Gambling and Dark Entities
Episode 1 does not waste any time setting up its intense supernatural world. We meet Pete (Nani Hirunkit Changkham), an incredibly unlucky young man with a terrifying and unusual ability. Pete can see the “Yao,” mysterious, hostile spirits that secretly drain the life energy from unsuspecting people. But the Yao are not the only thing haunting him. Pete carries a horrifying secret of his own: a fragment of a demon’s soul lives inside him.
Inside a chaotic gambling house, Pete loses his hard-earned wages, setting off a chain of events that changes everything. He quickly becomes the target of a deadly and powerful Yao determined to completely devour his soul.
Just when it seems like all hope is lost, Niran (Sky Wongravee Nateetorn) appears in an unforgettable way. Niran possesses the rare ability to alter fate itself, bending reality for brief moments. The entire gambling-house sequence is gripping, with Niran desperately fighting against the spreading darkness while Pete struggles to survive.
What Is It Like to Step Into the Spiritual Underworld?
Episode 2 expands the story of Pete and Niran’s growing alliance while adding a huge amount of supernatural lore. After everything that happened in the first episode, the two decide to return to the gambling house. Their goal is to destroy the powerful Yao that has secretly been feeding on the people there for decades.
This episode also shows Pete becoming far more willing to put himself in danger. Instead of running away, he chooses to become “bait” in order to lure the entity out into the open. Even though he is clearly terrified, you can feel his determination growing stronger as the situation becomes more dangerous.
Meanwhile, the story itself becomes much larger in scope, revealing a nation falling deeper into corruption and unrest. The series makes it clear that these evil spirits are directly connected to the upper class and the people holding power. The darkness spreading through the city is no longer just supernatural; it is political as well.
As Pete begins to understand the scale of what they are facing, he realizes survival alone is no longer enough. Believing there is now a greater purpose behind everything happening to him, he decides to stay by Niran’s side for the long term. Together, they vow to hunt down these dark entities and free innocent souls trapped within the city’s spiritual underworld.
Confronting the Real Monsters
By Episode 3, the line between the living and the dead begins to completely blur. Pete becomes determined not to leave Niran’s side until he finally learns the truth about the demon soul fragment living inside him.
Their journey takes an unexpected turn when their clever ally Fei (Godji Tachakorn Boonlupyanun) asks for Niran’s help. She wants to take down a powerful, high-ranking Demon that has been secretly manipulating the local government and fueling political unrest throughout the country.
Realizing just how dangerous the situation truly is, Niran asks Pete to join him on an extremely risky mission. The episode builds toward a tense strategy session where Niran decides to confront the Demon directly. To do that, he plans to channel the raw and unstable spiritual force connected to Pete.
This creates one of the most interesting dynamics in the series so far. Niran may be the one doing the fighting, but Pete is the true source of the overwhelming supernatural power that could ultimately decide the battle.
Heavy Leather and Hard Truths
There is clearly an exciting and ambitious idea at the center of Wu, but the series also has a few noticeable flaws. Visually, the show is stunning. The production design blends beautiful Thai-Chinese cultural aesthetics with a dark, cinematic atmosphere that gives the entire series a unique identity. The shadowy Yao creatures feel genuinely unsettling during the action scenes, and the CGI is surprisingly polished for a television production.
At the same time, the pacing of these early episodes can feel overwhelming. The series introduces a huge amount of supernatural lore very quickly, often throwing complicated spiritual concepts at the audience without giving the story enough time to fully process them. Because of this, some parts of the plot feel uneven or slightly disconnected.
The transitions can also be abrupt at times, with intense action sequences suddenly shifting into long political conversations that slow down the momentum. While the world-building is fascinating, the storytelling occasionally struggles to balance all of its ideas smoothly.
The Souls Tied in Shadow
This three-episode premiere ends with a huge plot twist that dramatically changes the way Pete and Niran work together. Niran realizes that his power to alter fate is not enough to overcome the Demon controlling the government. Desperate to survive, he makes a dangerous split-second decision and forces himself into the demon sleeping inside Pete.
This reckless synchronization unleashes a tremendous amount of dark spiritual energy that destroys the immediate threat, but not without a terrible cost. The violent spiritual backlash links Pete and Niran’s life forces together, permanently binding their souls as one.
From that moment forward, if Pete is physically hurt or his soul is damaged, the pain and injuries will also appear on Niran’s body. Their connection becomes an all-or-nothing bond, tying their lives and fates together in a way neither of them can escape.
Drama Info & Ratings
Drama Info
- Title: Wu
- Release Date: May 5, 2025
- Release Schedule: Every Tuesday on the GMM 25 channel at 20:30 ICT
Episodes: 1–3 (First Impressions)
Genre: Action, Fantasy, Supernatural, Bromance
Cast:
Main Cast:
- Wongrawee Nateetorn (Sky) as Wu Yong Le / Niran
- Hirunkit Changkham (Nani) as Jiraphat Phruetchaianan / Pete
Supporting Cast:
- Perawat Sangpotirat (Krist) as Li Bua
- Sapol Assawamunkong (Great) as Tong
- Tachakorn Boonlupyanun (Godji) as Fei
- Dr. Palang Rocksilp as Jia Hao
Where to Watch:GMM25,Viu, GMMTV YouTube
Ratings
Overall Score: 8.2/10 (Episodes 1–3)
Recommendation: Highly recommended for action-fantasy fans who enjoy dark supernatural lore, intense soul-bound relationships, and stunning neon cinematography. If you enjoyed the urban fantasy atmosphere and complex storytelling of Not Me, Wu delivers a darker supernatural experience with strong chemistry between its leads.
Cinematography: 9.0/10
Story: 7.8/10
Acting: 8.5/10
Chemistry: 8.8/10
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