Vice Versa (Thai: รักสลับโลก; RTGS: Rak Salap Lok) is a 2022 Thai romantic fantasy television series starring Jitaraphol Potiwihok (Jimmy) and Tawinan Anukoolprasert (Sea). Based on the novel of the same name by JittiRain (จิตติรินทร์). It was directed by Nuttapong Mongkolsawas (X) and produced by GMMTV. The trailer was announced on GMMTV2022: Borderless event held on December 1, 2021. The series ran for a single season of 12 episodes, which aired from July 16 to October 1, 2022, on GMM25 and GMMTV's YouTube channel.
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Synopsis
After a near-death accident, Talay (Tawinan Anukoolprasert) wakes up in an alternate universe inhabiting the body of Tess (Pawat Chittsawangdee). He reunites with Puen (Jitaraphol Potiwihok), a famous actor who is now in Tun (Korapat Kirdpan)'s body after an accident. The two meet Phuwadol (Lalana Kongtoranin), a nurse who helps people from the same universe they left behind, to guide them through life in this new universe. To return home, he must locate his "portkey" — the only person who can send him back once they have accomplished what they need to achieve.
Talay and Puen have a mission to accomplish, and are aided by their friends Kita (Phanuroj Chalermkijporntavee), Fuse (Tharatorn Jantharaworakarn), and Friend Credits members Up (Trai Nimtawat) and Aou (Thanaboon Kiatniran). Love and friendship grow with them in the new universe. What will happen to their mission? Will they be able to return to their home universe?
Cast and characters
Main
Jitaraphol Potiwihok (Jimmy) as Puen / Tun
Tawinan Anukoolprasert (Sea) as Talay / Tess
Supporting
Trai Nimtawat (Neo) as Up Preeda
Thanaboon Kiatniran (Aou) as Aou
Phanuroj Chalermkijporntavee (Pepper) as Kita
Tharatorn Jantharaworakarn (Boom) as Fuse
Lalana Kongtoranin (Jeab) as Phuwadol
Maneerat Kam-Uan (Ae) as Jupjaeng
Watsana Phunphon (Ann) as Tess's mother
Touch Na Takuatung as Tess's father
Tipnaree Weerawatnodom (Namtan) as Paeng Piyada
Daweerit Chullasapya (Pae) as Tun's father
Kanyarat Ruangrung (Piploy) as Gyo (Talay's friend) (Ep. 1, 11–12)
Tatchapol Thitiapichai (Tanthai) as Joe (Talay's friend) / Pramote (Tess's friend)
Nophand Boonyai (On) as Arm (BFB director)
Guest
Korapat Kirdpan (Nanon) as Pakorn Uea-angkun / Tun
Pawat Chittsawangdee (Ohm) as Tess Thattawa
Chatchawit Techarukpong (Victor) as Thana (Tess's brother) (Ep. 1, 8)
Jiratchapong Srisang (Force) as "Akk" Itsara (Ep. 1)
Kasidet Plookphol (Book) as "Theo" Asawa-ekanan (Ep. 1)
Pisit Nimitsamanjit (Fluk) as Tess's friend (Ep. 1)
Ravipon Pumruang (Aea) as Puen's fan / Airport security guard (Ep. 1)
Pansa Vosbein (Milk) as Som (Puen's match) (Ep. 2)
Pattranite Limpatiyakorn (Love) as Prae (Talay's match) (Ep. 2)
Sureeyares Yakares (Prigkhing) as Tuk-tuk driver (Ep. 2)
Nitiwadee Tamnyantrong (Tan) as Association of Thai Citizens in the Alternate World's member (Ep. 2)
Rangsima Mathipornwanich (Kukkai) as Association of Thai Citizens in the Alternate World's member (Ep. 2)
Atthaphan Phunsawat (Gun) as Third
Tachakorn Boonlupyanun (Godji) as Tama Guaijeng (bookstore cashier) (Ep. 5)
Tawan Vihokratana (Tay) as Tong Tawhan (food deliveryman) (Ep. 8, 10)
Tanapon Sukumpantanasan (Perth) as Mek (director) (Ep. 8–10)
Reception
Viewership
In the table below, RED numbers indicate the highest ratings for a show and BLUE numbers indicate the lowest ratings for a show.
Release
It was broadcast on GMM25 for domestic broadcast and GMMTV's YouTube channel for international streaming. In Vietnam, it was streamed on the online platform TrueID Vietnam every Saturday at 20:35 starting July 16, 2022. In Japan, it was distributed on TELASA every Sunday at midnight from July 31, 2022.
Spin-off
A special behind-the-scenes feature, Inside Vice Versa, aired on July 9, 2022. Although the main series concluded in 2022, Our Skyy 2 includes an episode focusing on this story universe.