The Next Prince

Prince Khanin Assavadevathin has been living under the weight of an unwanted destiny when the royal court summons him to take part in a high-stakes tournament meant to name the next monarch. He’s hesitant about power and the public role he’s supposed to accept, but protocol and family pressure leave him little choice. Assigned a royal guard to escort and protect him, Khanin finds the boundaries between duty and desire blurring as a charged, secret relationship develops. The series follows the contest for the throne, the shifting alliances inside the palace, and how love and loyalty complicate decisions that affect an entire kingdom, without revealing how any contests or romances end.

The Next Prince premiered in 2025, directed by Kittipat Jampa and created by CEO, Thidaporn Pruksamasvong, and Wanna Kortunyavat. The main cast includes Chawarin Perdpiriyawong, Pruk Panich, Thanakrit Chiamchunya, Karn Kritsanaphan, and Siraphop Manithikhun.

As of its release the show hasn’t picked up major industry awards, but it’s earned a solid viewer score, sitting at 8.25 out of 10 from early voters. That rating highlights strong fan interest, even if formal recognition is still forthcoming.

Although still new, The Next Prince has generated active online discussion among viewers who like its mix of palace politics, tense action scenes, and a central same-sex relationship. Fans have been sharing scene analyses and character art, and the series is starting to build a community that watches closely for plot developments and costume details.

Early reception notes praise for the chemistry between leads and the production’s balance of drama and action. Reviewers and fans point to recurring themes of duty versus personal desire, how power reshapes relationships, and the cost of secrecy. The show mixes political maneuvering with physical competition, so it appeals to viewers who want both strategic intrigue and emotional stakes.