‘Delusion’ (2026) Netflix Series Review - Turning Fear into a Much Darker Reality

Delusion has to be one of the greatest psychological mystery dramas that one has to see. What started as a missing child investigation soon expands into a plot revolving around dementia, family secrets, superstition, guilt, and the gap that exists between what is happening and what people actually believe. The plot is set against the backdrop of a quiet rural community where incidents bring an old local legend back into public conversations. A child disappears, and the main suspect becomes an elderly man named Narong who is suffering from dementia. The legends of Phii Pong add a layer of uncertainty that makes it difficult to determine whether what the people are dealing with is some sort of supernatural threat, a criminal, or fear-based superstition. Narong’s son Wan is a school teacher who gets back to the village in order to deal with her father’s deteriorating health. She knows the man her father used to be, yet she also has to confront the disturbing changes caused by his illness. As accusations against Narong become more and more serious, Wan is forced to investigate the matter herself rather than believing her family or the villagers.

What I loved the most was the setting of the rural background. That setting manages to add a lot of layers of mystery to the air. Everything feels eerie with that setting, and without a doubt it serves the plot of Delusion.  Sometimes we don’t realize how much the setting of a narrative matters and the efforts that the makers take in order to ensure that only the best of the best is chosen. The family homes and quiet village surroundings create an environment of uncertainty and also keep us on our toes, knowing that something might happen at any time. The music score that runs in the background also does its job pretty well.

Apart from all this, what also works for Delusion is the cast and their acting. Natapohn Phornprapha as Wan delivers an emotionally charged performance. Instead of portraying a conventional heroine of a mystery drama, she is shown as someone who isn’t gullible. She takes matters into her own hands to see if her father was really at fault or just a victim of superstition. That makes her role a powerful one. We also see how difficult it is for a child to take care of aging parents. This too gives a big emotional arc to the overall narrative.

Jespipat Tilapornputt as Pete, a detective, adds a good contrast to how we are viewing the show. His approach to the case through evidence and not mere belief in superstition is worth watching. That angle is necessary as it offers a different kind of angle to how we are seeing everything. The angle of the daughter is good and important, but Pete’s side brings a third-person perspective to the whole plot.

Even the pacing is good. Sometimes it slows down, but that is not how it goes for the whole plot. I also liked how the makers made it short and crispy with just eight episodes. They managed to keep us intrigued right from the start to the very end of the show.

Final Score- [8/10]
Reviewed by - Neerja Ch
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Publisher at Midgard Times