Mue Nuer Mek
| Mue Nuer Mek | |
|---|---|
| Genre | Action/Martial arts Drama Gangster Romance Heroic bloodshed |
| Written by | Orachon (novel) Ping Lumpraploeng (screenwriter) |
| Directed by | Oliver Bever Somjai Janmoontree (martial arts choreographer) Puchong Sartnok (assistant martial arts choreographer)[1] |
| Starring | Chanapol Sataya Rapeepat Ekpankul Thun Thanakorn |
| Opening theme | "ํYing Rak Ying Kan" by Tai Tanawut |
| Ending theme | "ํYud Rak" by Siriporn Arunboonsawat |
| Composer | The Sting |
| Country of origin |  Thailand |
| Original language | Thai |
| No. of episodes | 16 |
| Production | |
| Executive producer | Reviewing Committee of Television Drama, Channel 7 |
| Producers | Pichet Sriracha Oliver Bever |
| Production locations | Bangkok, Than Thip Waterfall & Takhro Waterfall in Prachin Buri, Khaolon Adventure in Nakhon Nayok, Phu Khae Botanical Garden in Sara Buri, Chaloem Rattanakosin National Park (Tham Than Lot Noi) in Kanchanaburi,[1] The Thai Red Cross Society in Samut Prakan[2] |
| Running time | 130 minutes (per episode) Wednesdays & Thursdays at 20:20 (ICT) |
| Production companies | Nine Bever Films Co., Ltd. |
| Original release | |
| Network | Channel 7 |
| Release | June 7 – July 27, 2017 |
Mue Nuer Mek (Template:Lang-th; RTGS: Mue Nuea Mek; lit: Hand Above the Cloud; English title: Last Legend[3]) was a Thai action/drama series or lakorn in heroic bloodshed style, like the 1997 film Dang Bireley's and Young Gangsters. It's a remake of a 1984 film of the same name (lead role by Sorapong Chatree and directed by Bhandit Rittakol).[4] It aired on Channel 7 in mid-2017 after the end of Phring, Khon Rerng Muang.
Plot summary
The story takes place in the late 50s to early 60s, three young men friends who choose to way different paths by different parties into different mafia gangs to create a great over all gangs to become the end of friendship ever.[5][clarification needed]
Cast
Main characters
- Chanapol Sataya as Jom
- Rapeepat Ekpankul as Chead
- Thun Thanakorn as Bovorn
- Kavita Chindawath as Boonta
- Nattasha Nauljam as Pornpan
- Parnthorthong Boonthong as Jampa
Supporting characters
Gang members of Jao Sua Kim
- Satawat Donlayavijit as Jao Sua Kim or Sua Kim (Mogul Kim)
- AIZEN as Tong
- Ganitharin Prachrapakdeechode as Sichon
Gang members of Nai Hua Buan
- Surawoot Maikan as Nai Hua Buan (Boss Buan)
- Puchong Sartnok as Tia
- Winai Wiangyangkung as Nat
Gang members of Sia Heng
- Chalermporn Pumpanwong as Sia Heng (Mogul Heng)
- Charlie Ruedpokanon as Toey
- Somjai Janmoontree as Ah Jai
- Than Wong as Pom
Police officers of Sarawat Asawin
- Oliver Bever as Sarawat Asawin (Inspector Asawin)
- Rattawit Sahaya as Ja Joi (Sergeant Joi)
- Luis Chernyim as Ja Chum (Sergeant Chum)
Other characters
- Samart Payakaroon as Lung Ban (Uncle Ban)
- Supakorn Kitsuwon as Yai
- Kasab Champadib as Woeng Nakhon Kasem
- Suthita Ketanont as Jaem
- Pichet Sriracha as Joem
- Vanessa Bever as Pi Ganda (Sister Ganda)
- Puang Chernyim as Luang Pi (Venerable Brother)
- Rattasin Nalintanapat as Sutham
- Simon Kuke as Nan Kam
- John Bravo as Tua Ngok
Guest appearances
- Patson Sarindu as Phu Kan Kamron (Commander Kamron)
- Weerachai Hattagowit as Ja Prateep (Sergeant Prateep)
- Wacharachai Sunthornsiri as Khun Pan[5]
Reception and ratings
When it aired, it was ranked 8th for the first episode of the series on Channel 7 in 2017. The ratings aren't high, however, it's considered to be the highest rated series to be released during that same time. But in the last two episodes, it got a higher rating than The Mask Singer (season 2), a highly rated singing competition program on Workpoint TV.[6][7]
In the tables below, the blue numbers represent the highest ratings and the red numbers represent the lowest ratings.
| Episode | Broadcast Date | Ratings[disambiguation needed][8] |
|---|---|---|
| Nationwide | ||
| 1 | June 7, 2017 | 4.6% |
| 2 | June 8, 2017 | 4.8% |
| 3 | June 14, 2017 | 4.1% |
| 4 | June 15, 2017 | 4.2% |
| 5 | June 21, 2017 | 5.1% |
| 6 | June 22, 2017 | 5.4% |
| 7 | June 28, 2017 | 5.2% |
| 8 | June 29, 2017 | 5.4% |
| 9 | July 5, 2017 | 5.4% |
| 10 | July 6, 2017 | 5.5% |
| 11 | July 12, 2017 | 5.7% |
| 12 | July 13, 2017 | 5.9% |
| 13 | July 19, 2017 | 6.0% |
| 14 | July 20, 2017 | 5.8% |
| 15 | July 26, 2017 | 5.2% |
| 16 | July 27, 2017 | 7.1% |
| Average | 5.34% | |
Award
| Year | Award | Category | Recipient | Result |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2017 | 3rd Maya Awards | Popular Director in a TV Series | Oliver Bever[9] | Won |
References
- ^ a b "เด็ดสุดมันสุด! นักแสดง - ทีมสตั๊นท์แมน จากละคร มือเหนือเมฆ โชว์ฉากบู๊สุดเท่". Channel 7 (in Thai). 2017-07-20. Retrieved 2017-07-20.
- ^ "สวางคนิวาส สภากาชาด..." Thitinan Wongsuwan's instagram (in Thai). 2016-10-26. Retrieved 2017-07-28.
- ^ "ละครดี ปี 2560 - มือเหนือเมฆ". Channel 7 (in Thai). 2016-12-26. Retrieved 2017-06-07.
- ^ สายลมที่ผ่านมา (2009-10-01). "ไว้อาลัย ด้วยใจ "ผู้กำกับหนังไทยผู้ยิ่งใหญ่ที่จากไป....บัณฑิต ฤทธิ์ถกล"". OKnation (in Thai). Retrieved 2017-07-28.
- ^ a b "จอแก้ว เรื่องย่อ มือเหนือเมฆ (THE LAST LEGEND)". Komchadluek (in Thai). 2017-06-03. Retrieved 2017-06-07.
- ^ หนูมายา&หนูลั้ลลา (2017-07-26). "เรตติ้งละคร26.7.60". Twitter (in Thai). Retrieved 2017-08-04.
- ^ หนูมายา&หนูลั้ลลา (2017-07-30). "เรตติ้งละคร27.7.60". Twitter (in Thai). Retrieved 2017-08-04.
- ^ "ALLSTAR RATING". allstarplaza (in Thai). 2017-06-15. Retrieved 2017-06-16.
- ^ "เช็คที่นี่!! ผลรางวัลมายามหาชน MAYA AWARDS 2017 ช่อง 7 สีเดินหน้าคว้าโทรฟี่". Channel 7 (in Thai). 2017-08-09. Retrieved 2017-08-09.