Revamp the Undead Story

a vampire and a lackluster story

i'm going to start this review warning that i'm being extremely critical of this work due to how anticipated this series was. even with the story appearing more dark and mysterious with the pilot, i understood and accepted that boun had a very particular vision about revamp and what it would entail given this was part of his deal coming into gmmtv.

what i don't understand is why such a huge project was entrusted to p'new. he does not work too well (for me) with mystery or lore-heavy stories. in fact, the deepest storyline he has worked on was Absolute Zero and that was a giant fucking mess. i don't think he was the right choice to bring boun's series to life and it's a shame for this being bounprem's first work with gmmtv with a story that boun was so excited for.

to expand, the problem with how p'new works is that he has a hard time getting the story across completely. if the actors don't pull off the communication of the messages to the audience, he doesn't really fill in the gaps through his direction. in this case, ramil's story was stunted to the point that at the end i was confused about how they had decided to return to the painting. it seemed so out of left field, and i understand it was in an effort to keep themselves together forever, or whatever is close to it given that punn is human, but i think that should've been explained better than just "we're leaving" conversation.

the romantic scenes were so lackluster for bounprem that i felt pretty disappointed by even the NC scenes. maybe my expectations were hoping for too much, but the reverence that ramil sometimes hinted to when talking about punn felt like he would've been more lavish in how he expressed himself, if that makes sense. there was no passion i ever felt in these choreographed scenes and that was frustrating to see because i know that boun and prem are good actors.

speaking of good actors, barcode was incredible, but even he was made to come off too flat and it was frustrating. he had that ability to actually put in the frustration that ciar felt, would've been able to give the one-sided fight with punn into the level that would express to viewers just how angry he was about ramil prioritizing a human that, in his eyes, was not worth the sacrifice.

another topic i found entirely confusing was the lack of explanation of how exactly feratu was able to control jett like that and how deep his control over him might've been. the contrast between the jett we saw during the series to the jett at the last episode was jarring. there had to be more to that, and i'm confused on how exactly the mind control blocking device was decided on by the hunters given that jett was the only one that had not been controlled before and now suddenly he was the main concern for this while coincidentally feratu is able to control minds too? or was it his consciousness that escaped his body and made jett his new vessel? it made no sense to me.

overall, this was disappointing to watch during the entire airing of this. there was always the feeling of something missing, of any real emotions being put into this (not by the actors, just the style) and i fear that p'new didn't feel like the right choice here at least for the concern of the storytelling. i know there's a book, but what's the point of a series if you need to read the books to know half of what is going on? sadly, there was no real appeal left to this after watching all of it and is not ever going to be on my rewatch list. it's a shame, but i'm hopeful that bounprem get a better idea on how they want the storytelling to work for their next series. boun had a part in this, and i think he can use this as an opportunity to grow in his endeavors too.

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Not perfect at all, but full of heart, and way better than the hate it got.

Let me start by saying this: I am a Broccoli. Whether I like it or not, that shapes how I see this series, and I want to be upfront about it. That said, I am also not a fantasy fan. I don’t like fantasy or vampire shows – I actually think most of them are painfully stiff. I have tried watching all the so-called classics, and none of them ever did it for me.

So when I say Revamp the Undead Story isn't Boun and Prem’s best work, it’s not coming from a place of hate, it’s me being honest. I know both of them are capable of much more. I actually think the main problem wasn’t them, but rather the direction and production team. This crew usually handles romcoms, and I love their other series in that genre. But Revamp needed a darker, more fantasy-oriented touch, and that mismatch really showed!

Now, visually? Absolutely stunning. The cinematography are top-notch - it’s one of the best-looking BLs I have seen from gmmtv/WabiSabi. Acting-wise, I personally think everyone did a good job. Sure, there were awkward parts, but to me that came more from the vampire theme than from bad acting. The story itself? I liked it! It wasn’t perfectly delivered, but I could clearly see what they were aiming for, and story-wise it wasn’t bad at all. The music? 10/10 - i love all of the OST's and i love the overall soundtrack!

I know people keep complaining about Boun and Prem’s kiss scenes, but honestly… I didn’t care. I never thought they were particularly great at that even in UWMA or Between Us. It’s not why I follow them anyway. I’m a fan because I love them – their personalities, the way they treat each other and everyone around them. That is what makes me a Broccoli.

What truly stands out in Revamp for me are the relationships. Director New has always been great at portraying emotional connections between friends and family. The scenes between Ramil and Pokpong, or the lighthearted moments in episode 9, were my absolute favorites. They had heart, and that’s what I personally value most.

Overall, Revamp has its flaws. Some moments felt forced, the “tough” vibe they were going for didn’t always land, and parts of the execution fell short. But it’s still an enjoyable series with a unique charm. I would give it a 7.5/10. It's not perfect, but it’s worth watching – especially if you appreciate the actors!

And as a side note: people on MDL seriously need to take a basic etiquette course. The amount of hate this show got week after week was ridiculous. If you don’t like it, just drop it and move on. It’s really not that deep.

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Im a sucker for vampire stories, and I really had fun watching Revamp. That said, it’s not a perfect series. It doesn’t have major plot twists, and the pacing felt off at times, too slow in some parts, too rushed in others. Still, it brought some really interesting elements to the table, and you can tell they were trying something different.

I loved that Ramil isn’t your typical vampire. He stands out with this almost innocent vulnerability, steering away from the usual dark and brooding vibe. That gave the supernatural angle a refreshing twist. Punn was the perfect match for Prem, and my sweethearts Boun and Prem delivered their usual captivating performances.

Overall, the cast did a solid job. Mark and Aun really stood out, and Dunk as Feratu was such a pleasant surprise. I’d love to see him play a villain someday. I adore Barcode, but I wasn’t feeling him as Ciar. If you’ve seen him in KP and DFF, you know he’s capable of so much more. Honestly, that was the biggest issue for me, the direction just couldn’t strike the right balance between romance and the supernatural.

What truly shined for me were the relationships. That dinner scene with vampires and humans sitting together like one big family? That was exactly what Ramil and Punn were searching for. It’s sincere and heartfelt, totally hits you right in the feels. I’m always here for that.

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Revamp : The Dead Story!

This had everything it needed to be a guilty pleasure masterpiece, from vampires to forbidden love to century-old curses to a tragic painting, and most importantly Boun Prem. And yet, somehow, it manages to take all that potential and throw it down the drain.

The premise opens dramatically with a vampire sealed inside a painting, freed by a modern man who is calm about meeting a vampire that he even offered to make tea. To be very honest, I wasn't expecting much from a vampire drama, but then it never lived up to the lore it built.

Coming to logic, or what I call the abstract art here, interpret it however you want. Now, starting from the start, Ramil being trapped for a century should make him disoriented, right? This man adjusts to the 21st century faster than most of us figure out new trends. Again, not asking for ironclad things, just basic stuff.

The drama till the very end couldn't decide what it wanted to be. Was it supposed to be a bit dark? A romance? A parody of its own genre? It felt like this project was directed by different people. One wanted it to be slapstick comedy, the other just wanted to see Boun shirtless but there must be someone who actually wanted the vampire drama with angst, so we also see sprinkles of that. I respect all three visions, but maybe not in the same hour. Somehow, the tonal whiplash weighed down the drama completely and made it boring.

They also introduced a hunter's subplot, and I thought this would bring back some life and excitement in this domesticated tale of a vampire, but I was again proven wrong. They totally underused it to the point that it just started looking funny. Imagine a secret organisation taking on supernatural beings and declaring war, but all of their plans lacked any preparedness. I will not even question logic here.

The only aspect that I enjoyed was the bond between Ramil and the vampire brothers (Methas, Ciar and Mekhin). It wasn't the central plot but I wished it was. They had each other's backs and it was fun where they shared the screen. Again, they totally wasted potential to actually explore the 3 characters and bring in some actual plot. Ciar might come off as rude and presumptuous, but he was the only one who acted like an actual vampire.

Coming to chemistry between the leads, the romance is what sank the ship. It was just too much and everywhere. I like the leads and their chemistry but here all the focus was on their love story, leaving everything else (the actual plot, pacing, character depth) adrift.

Acting-wise, Mark as Methas captured my attention and it was good seeing Barcode on screen. Rest, everyone was forgettable. Again, not bad but nothing to run home about.
The production itself wasn't terrible. The manor was gorgeous, and the opening OST was good. There were inconsistencies in editing, but at one point, I stopped caring.

Overall, this isn't unwatchable but boring. Things kept happening, but nothing held my interest. Everything was half-baked. Again, I understand the main plot is vampires and it is expected to be a bit campy. In fact, I welcome that trope, but this wasn't even a fun camp.
So yes, Revamp tried to suck blood but ended up sucking energy instead.

Will I recommend it? No. I am definitely not their target audience for this.
Will I recommend GMM TV to stop attempting vampire dramas? YES. PLEASE !

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BOUNPREM!!!!

I just wanted to show my appreciation because I’ve missed bounprem so much and this first episode was way better than I could’ve ever imagined. I loved to comedic aspects, the darker vibe and of course their chemistry!! I feel like GMM is really leaning into vampires (of course after My Golden Blood) and this show seems just as good if not better than previous bl vampire series. Can’t wait to see what this series will have in store I’m already dying waiting for episode 2 !!! ❤️❤️❤️❤️❤️❤️❤️❤️❤️❤️❤️❤️❤️❤️❤️

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Most of it was bad in my opinion

Usually I don’t comment about the shows I watch but this one pissing me off.
I kept watching even though I knew it was bad and I don’t know what I hoped for
First of all - all the plot about the vampire didn’t make sense or had explanations , like how do you get to be a vampire? (if they get bitten the don’t turn - so how? by drinking a vampire’s blood?) - how it’s so easy to hurt vampires? what kind of weak ass vampires are those?
Most of it was bad in my opinion- and sorry the bl shows of this year (2025) put higher expectations for me (aka Khemjira, my golden blood, the wicked game, Bangkok boys and more) as much as I don’t except much from Thai I was expecting from this one.
kept watching especially because of the side cast (Barcode, Mark and Dunk - at some point only because of him). it was nice seeing Barcode as mature now and Dunk acting was getting better. Didn’t feel like the main couple had any chemistry- like at some point I was annoyed by their “romantic” scenes. I was more interested in the relationship of Mekhin and Pokpong and they didn’t go along with it.
The acting was… bad even for Thai (though the actors are good so why??), the script was poor and cringy, the plot had so much plot holes and didn’t made sense - though it did have so much potential in my opinion. the CGI was bad (at some point I found it offensive to the watcher), the fighting scenes were horrible like they didn’t even try to make it reliable and the little comic scenes were cringe. The ending - had no point and was disappointing.
Overall very disappointing like I said before - it’s not a show I expect from 2025 Thai series, maybe from the ones in 2022-2023.
But what will annoy me the most if this one will get another season- like why??? there were so many good shows that didn’t get renewed for second season and I don’t think this one should have it.

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It's BounPrem, so...

I really want to give an honest review of this BL, but due to being deprived of BounPrem for way too long, I fear this will be a very biased review instead.

The atory starts off really well. Mystery, thriller and first strike of attraction are certainly present in the first half of the series. But not all is well in the world, because someone was afraid to make real choices.

The series could have been a hilarious comedy, but there are too many dark and moody moments for that.

It could have been a real thriller, but the comedic element thwarts that.

Of you want to mix comedy and dark thriller, make the comedy dark as well! Tarantino proved it can be done after all.

The romance is also off. For some reason, the kisses are very low key without even a trace of sensuality. While the scenes we get in the flashbacks to Punn's dreams are all that, what happens irl is only a fraction of it. It's also weird that Punn keeps calling Ramil 'Khun Ramil', and Ramil never addresses that.

I had hopes for Por and Mekhin, but in the end that's a complete dead end.

Barcode does a good job as angry Ciar, but is suddenly all smiles without a real heart-to-heart.

The issue here is clearly the lack of real choices. The result is a limping and stumbling show. Entertaining? Yes, but hardly memorable.

If it were anyone other than BounPrem, this would get an average 7.5 rating from me. But because it's them, I will give it an 8.

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Dark, Intense, and Heartbreaking

Revamp delivers a dark, mature story with compelling chemistry between the leads and acting that genuinely impresses. The visuals are cinematic and polished, avoiding the awkward or cringe-worthy sound effects that often plague lighter BL series, which immediately sets the tone for a more serious and immersive experience.

Seeing Boun again after Until We Meet Again and Between Us was a delightful surprise. I barely recognized him without his blonde hair, and having both him and Prem back was a joy. Their dynamic is magnetic, and this marks the third series I’ve watched them in together. From the very first episode, they set a high bar for the story to follow.

Punn’s life is steeped in sorrow. Orphaned and torn from his brother, he witnesses horrors no child should endure. A massacre orchestrated by vampires leaves him scarred, his heart consumed by vengeance. As he grows, his sole focus becomes Ramil, the vampire leader he believes must die to ease the fire inside him. Yet love finds its way even in the darkest places. Ramil, with the ability to read minds, sees beyond Punn’s rage to the boy behind the hunter, choosing understanding over cruelty.

The first four episodes build to a fragile, heart-wrenching moment where love triumphs over vengeance. Punn hesitates with a blade in hand, and instead of hate, what emerges is a love so raw it shatters all pain. Their first kiss, whispered confessions, and tender embrace turn two broken souls into something whole. If this isn’t love, then what is?

However, as much as I wanted to give this series a full 10, the fight scenes fell flat. GMMTV struggles to direct action convincingly. The human versus vampire battle in Episode 8 looked like a high school drama club rehearsal, completely breaking immersion. Pokpong’s storyline is another example; after training like he’s preparing for war, he’s taken down in seconds, and the resolution feels rushed and unearned.

GMMTV shines in romance and emotional storytelling, but vampire action is clearly not their forte. The plot remains engaging, the romance exceptional, but the unrealistic fight scenes and missed action opportunities prevent this series from being perfect.

Still, Revamp is a dark, emotional rollercoaster with stellar leads and a story that lingers long after the credits roll. 8.5/10.

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Could've been great

For anyone that remembers, this was originally supposed to be a WabiSabi production, until WabiSabi dismantled their artist management and Boun and Prem moved to GMM. Part of me wishes that this didn't go to GMM , specifically because from the WabiSabi mock trailer, this show was supposed to be dark and serious originally, and under GMM it became a vampire romantic comedy. Now don't get me wrong, I love a romcom, but if you're going to give m a vampire show I want it dark and bloody. The fight scenes weren't great, and it really seemed like they could not figure out the tone of this show. I think if they had stuck to the original idea of a dark, serious vampire show - or if GMM decided to scrap the idea and give BounPrem a romcom - it would've been much better.

When art restorationist Punn (Prem) is fixing up a painting for an upcoming exhibit, he releases Ramil (Boun), the leader of the vampires who has been trapped for a century. Ramil, unfamiliar with the current world, takes an immediate liking to Punn, who teaches him. Punn seems to have mixed feelings about Ramil, and his dreams of laying in bed beside him don't help. The two grow closer and Punn learns about the world of vampires, but not all of them trust this sudden mortal addition to their group. As hunters start to target Ramil and his family, Punn has to decide whose side he will take.

I love a vampire plot, and I was quite happy with the special effects in this show (especially compared to the god awful effects GMM had in My Golden Blood....yes I'm still mad about that show). However, it felt like they kept going back and forth between wanting this serious hunter vs. vampire action show and a silly vampire x human romance. There were a few episodes that had me really invested, especially as we learn more about Punn's secrets, but the beginning and end of the show were fairly mediocre. I won't put any spoilers here, but I did feel that the final resolution was a bit underwhelming. Still a fun watch, but I can't help but think about how good it could've been if the right amount of planning and money had gone into it.

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Was Better Than the Last GMMTV Vampire Series

I placed spoilers at the end of this review.

Overall, this was an enjoyable series. Was the script perfect? No, but it did a better job keeping me interested in the storyline and characters. As for the positive, the script did a great job grabbing my attention. It also had the perfect balance of a dark, moody comedy. Although somewhat predictable, I still liked the little twists and turns. As for the weak areas, the script started to unravel a little by episode 5. I love supernatural storylines, but there were many things in the second half that really stretched the concept of suspended belief too thin. For me, episode 9 and 10 was just too bizarre and had things that did not make sense. There were a few characters that had inconsistent development, especially with Elise. The entire cast did an incredible job. This also did a better job with the fighting scenes and CGI. For the most part, the special effects make-up was good. There were a few times it could have been better. This had a nice sound track and well-placed background music, but there were some miner audio problems in episode 2 and 10.

Random Note:

The opening credits are visually stunning.

I love when GMMTV does cross merchandising of their own productions. For me, it was funny to see “My Golden Blood” in episode 1 considering I couldn’t even finish that series.

Various rooms used for Punn’s house and Ramil’s hotel room was also used in the series “Only Friends” (Boston’s house and Top’s hotel room).



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Although it had a weak ending, at least it was happy.

Elise starts off as a diehard “All vampires must die” mentality and then drastically changes to “Let’s help end the feud” mindset. There was no real smooth transition with this.

I had a feeling that Punn was one of the hunters, but not a master hunter.

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