The much-awaited return of DaouOffroad in The Wicked Game has finally begun. The first episode features the backstory of Than and Pheem.
The Wicked Game episode 1 officially hit the screen on September 27, 2025, on iQIYI. The series is one of the most anticipated Boys’ Love dramas this year. This marks the return of Daou Pittaya and Offroad Kantapon after their series last year, Century of Love.
Following the story of Pheem (played by Offroad), a son of a private hospital owner, and Than (portrayed by Daou), a former police officer. Pheem’s return to the hospital stirred a conflict between him and Jet, his half-brother. This was followed by an assassination attempt against Pheem—luckily, Than rescued him.
With the threats coming into Pheem’s life, he asked Than to become his bodyguard. Than’s personality is completely different from Pheem’s—he is easygoing and straightforward, while Pheem has a cunning and cold exterior. However, as Than discovers the lonely life of Pheem, he starts to see what’s beneath that façade.
The ensemble cast includes Tongtong Kitsakorn as Jet, Poh Natthawut as Thanet, Mo Monchanok as Arisa, See Parattakorn as Boss, and Fresh Arisara as Nittaya.
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Warning: This article contains spoilers about the series. Read at your own risk.
The Return of Pheem in The Wicked Game Episode 1
During Thanavej’s afterparty after the press conference for the hospital’s new project, an unexpected visitor joined the table—Pheem. Jet and Arisa were surprised to see their half-brother after a long time living in Singapore. It seems their father had called in Pheem to help with the hospital.
Jet was enraged by Pheem’s return and confronted him about it. Jet appears to be threatened by Pheem as he is eyeing the CEO position of the hospital.
Their father said that he was the one who asked Pheem to come back. They’re in need of a director for the Strategic Planning Office; hence, Pheem is suitable. Jet warned Arisa that she must worry about her position because Pheem’s role in the hospital is already higher than hers.
Pheem and His Past
As early as episode 1, Pheem’s past was already revealed. It turns out that Pheem’s mother wasn’t the legal wife of his father, which makes him the illegitimate son of Thanet. Thanet’s legal wife killed Pheem’s mother by hitting her with a car.
Pheem also experienced maltreatment from Thanet’s wife. Aside from that, he was taken abroad by his father when he was young. He basically grew up alone. Now, he’s back for revenge—especially against those people who made his mother’s and his life miserable.
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First Look of Pheem and Than
While trying to escape from someone who’s trying to harm him, Pheem’s car crashed into Than’s motorcycle. Their first meeting was hostile due to Pheem’s arrogant attitude, but Than’s patience balanced the situation.
Instead of compromising, Pheem just gave Than his card and left. Than went to the address on Pheem’s card and found himself holding a large amount of money prepared by Pheem as compensation.
But Than refused to accept it, as doing so would prove Pheem’s accusation that he’s a scammer. On top of that, he remembers the reason why he was removed as a police officer—someone had framed him for taking a bag of money, which led to him being accused of being an immoral cop.
The Failed Assassination of Pheem
While driving home, a bunch of men tried to kill Pheem. Although he was able to run away, some of them also caught up. Luckily, Than happened to drive on the same road. Given his background as a police officer, Than was able to fight the men who were assaulting Pheem.
Pheem, on the other hand, was amazed by Than’s combat skills. As the two escaped, Pheem invited Than to his house as a thank-you, though he was still a little arrogant toward him.
The Wicked Game episode 1 was jam-packed with details and, of course, visuals from DaouOffroad as Than and Pheem. This is just the beginning of their story, so buckle up and catch the latest chapter of Pheem and Than.
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Episode 2 Preview, Release Date, and Where to Watch
Episode 2 of The Wicked Game teases Pheem asking Than to work for him as his bodyguard. Another conflict arises between Pheem, Jet, and Arisa. The next episode also teases a fight between Pheem and Than as Pheem discovers Than’s past.
Catch the next episode of The Wicked Game on October 4, 2025, via iQIYI.
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