Mue Nuer Mek
Mue Nuer Mek (Thai: มือเหนือเมฆ; 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 namesake film (lead role by Sorapong Chatree and directed by Bhandit Rittakol).[4] It's different from other Thai drama, where it gathers many stunt performers to jointly acted.[1] Aired on Channel 7 in mid-2017 after the end of Phring, Khon Rerng Muang.
| Mue Nuer Mek | |
|---|---|
| Also known as | Last Legend The Last Legend |
| 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 | "Love on Enrage" (ยิ่งรักยิ่งแค้น) performed by Thai Thanawut |
| Ending theme | "Stop Loving" (หยุดรัก) performed by Siriporn Aroonboonsawads |
| Composers | The Stings Thai Thanawut |
| Country of origin |  Thailand |
| Original language | Thai |
| No. of episodes | 16 |
| Production | |
| Executive producers | 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. |
| Distributor | Channel 7 |
| Release | |
| Original network | Channel 7 |
| Original release | June 7 – July 27, 2017 |
| Chronology | |
| Preceded by | Sen Tang Ban Terng |
| Followed by | Chid Jor Ror Doo |
Plot summary
Three young men who are good friends with each other belong to a mafia gang. But then all the events make their friendship come to an end.[5]
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[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% | |
Awards
| Year | Award | Category | Recipient | Result |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2017 | 3rd Maya Awards | Popular Director in a TV Series | Oliver Bever[9] | Won |
| 5th Phra Phikanet Awards[10] | Best Director in an Action TV Series | Oliver Bever | Won | |
| Best Effect | Mark Effect | Won | ||
References
- 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.
- "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.
- ประกาศรางวัล “พระพิฆเนศวร” ครั้งที่ 5. Komchadluek (in Thai). 2017-08-28. Retrieved 2017-10-02.
External links
- Official website (in Thai)
- Official teaser (in Thai)