My Golden Blood (2025)

Classic vampire story with hot guys

Well, I'm not really sure if I should be disappointed or happy about this series, so I will decide to just be relieved it ended happily.

Overall the show looka really good. Lighting, decor, costumes, the actors, ... It all looks very polished and neat. The only flaw was the blood, and specifically the placement and amounts. These were illogical and weird on some scenes.

Gawin and Joss are both good actors, Gawin took the entire stage with his performance. Joss seemed a bit hindered by the emotionlesness he had to portray, but put on a very believable vampire

The villains, the friends, the allies and foes all appeared as and when they were expected, not really any surprises there.

The lovestory is believable, but i would have liked to see a bit more. Can't really explain what exactly, but something was missing.

The ending was also unsurprising. And i can't help but think that if they had thought of this solution sooner, we could have been done in 6 eps with 50% less victims. But thats how these stories go.

So in conclusion, yes it was good and entertaining but hardly surprising or even exciting and thats a bit of a miss.

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What Sharp Teeth You Have Mr Mark

WATCH THIS SERIES. Okay so thats the very condensed review, let me get more in depth. This series was fantastic. I adore vampires and sadly vampire romances have been pretty lackluster for me. This was finally what I needed out of one. We have solid chemistry, great story-telling, solid action and gore. Joss and Gawin are really good together, like one of my new favorite couples in BL. I always very much enjoyed seeing so much of Joss, because he is a fineeee specimen of a man. But he's also improving so much as an actor, as is Gawin! Super excited to see more from them, though I'll miss the vampires.

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They have saved the best for last!

Having watched MGB since April, its 1st episode, I feel like the series has managed to pull me into a certain JossGawin zone. There is something magical about the tandem of Joss and Gawin. I admit that MGB is not a groundbreaking BL series. But I think MGB has managed to carry out the elements of what BL is.

Having been a consumer of BL since 2006, beginning with Haru o Daiteita, which I think Joss and Gawin can land the roles if there is no resistance since it is kind of 'porny', I believe MGB showcases what BL is in a supernatural setting where vampires and vampire clans exist.

It is a low-budget production because the production company seems to find JossGawin to be a gamble. It lacks high-quality CGI because it is a low-budget production.

Is the plot too poor?

I don't think so. It rather demonstrates another angle of a love story between a human and a vampire, not typically seen in Western entertainment media.

It showcases a modicum of horror, thriller, suspense and angst. But it is mostly filled with love, fluffiness, lust and yes, love. The value of friendship is there, as well as the ugly faces of deception and betrayal.

But MGB is mostly about Tong and Mark while the others hold the supporting roles and the villains are rightfully highlighted, while the rest comprise the backdrop. It conveys the world-building meaningfully without making it too fantastical.

Despite fewer than a handful of plot holes, I still commend the director of MGB for good direction (8/10) and great cinematography(7/10).

For the actors, I give a rating of 8.5/10. Meanwhile, JossGawin's chemistry is 11/10.

The last 2 episodes are surprising twists. I got to see superb acting from the cast.

And yes, I got to see more skinship after the fated tragedy, which turned out to be a blessing in disguise for Mark and Tong.

I thoroughly enjoyed it. I initially wanted to rate this at 7/10. But the last 2 episodes changed my mind.

I can't say it is a BL masterpiece. But the love story of Mark and Tong perfectly portrayed by the lead actors made this BL more memorable and I would have to say, GROUNDBREAKING!

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Boring? No. Predictable? Absolutely

As the title says, I knew how the whole show was gonna go just from the 1st ep. The show was predictable in every way, but it was still never boring somehow.

This was somehow addicting, i feel like some it is cuz you want to figure out if the next episode is really going to go exactly how you think it's going to (spoiler alert, it will). If you want a campy vampire BL to relax to after a long day, this fits the criteria. But if you want something with a darker theme, this is going to disappoint you.

I expected a better story from P'Aof, his works have never been a bigger miss than this. Ngl, came here for Gawin, stayed here for Gawin, if it were any other actor I would've dropped after ep 3-4. I wish they gave Gawin a better project, like that man can ACT, but he's always sidelined. But, even after the scathing review, I will recommend it. Cuz it's good, just not as good as it could've been imo.

Explanation (With major spoilers) given below :-

First of all, WHAT WAS THAT CGI like I've seen better fan made edits done on free capcut than that 😭 And what the hell were those vampire noises... Bruh there was a life and death fight and I was almost pissing my pants from laughing at the vampire noises.

The only saving grace were the actors, they truly did amazing with what they were given. I believe the story had potential that was held back by budget and time. Idk if they actually wanted to make this a campy vampire BL or they wanted to portray darker vampire themes that ended up falling short. Because there were truly some good emotional scenes, such as the one in ep 6, in the hotel, and ep 8, when Mark tries to get away from and but Tong holds him back.

The side characters were very underdeveloped as well. Tonkla could've been more than just a shield for Tong, they didn't develop their friendship nearly enough, or show enough of Tonkla's side of the story for his death to be compelling/meaningful for the story. It felt like they needed a character to die to make it a "dark vampire series" so just randomly chose him.

The story wouldn't have been as predictable if they actually established Nakan as a viable villain alternative to Thara. You cannot tell me that people didn't instantly clock Thara as the real villain as soon as she appeared. Nakan felt like just a canon fodder. He could've been much better established as a villain, and then give a much more surprising reveal about Thara. His redemption arc also makes little sense.

Let's not even talk about how much better the show could've been with NakanTonkla as a side couple 😔 (RIP Nakan & Tonkla, have your romance in heaven... Or hell... Or wherever vampires go after death)

Overall, it was a very predictable and underdeveloped story for me, and I blame it all on gmmtv's excessive need to follow the 12 ep format with the 11th ep curse. If they deviated even a bit, the story could've been made much more interesting, now it's just another cookie cutter story with zero variation.

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My Golden Bite: A Love Story (With Fangs)

Ah, my dear mortal observer, lend thine ear to the whispers of one who hath dwelled in the shadowed embrace of time for longer than thy fragile human mind can fathom-- Perhaps I shall switch to a language more beknown to you:
I´d like to share my immortal thoughts on the series MY GOLDEN BLOOD, because even a vampire like me can’t resist sinking my teeth into a supernatural romance with a side of drama - be ready for some twists!

First off, props to the four veteran screenwriters who tried to tweak the original novel’s plot for the show. I mean, adapting a book into a series is no easy feat—kinda like trying to drink blood from a teacup instead of a neck, but hey, they gave it a shot...

The acting? Solid. P’Fluke, who won me over in “Not Me” back in 2021, and P’Joss (my “3 Will Be Free” 2019 crush) carry this story of a bittersweet supernatural love. Mark and Tong’s characters are suffering in HD, and I’m over here like, “Y’all better get some kind of vampire union benefits for this.” But let’s be real: Fluke dropped some facial expressions and gestures that gave me major “Bella Swan in Twilight” flashbacks (you know, the “I’m torn between love and existential dread” vibe). Pretty sure I’m not the only undead who felt that and cringed a little.

Now, the plot. It’s not your basic “vampire meets human, sparks fly” stuff—thank god. You need more than just “good acting” to pull off supernatural angst, and for the most part, they didn’t miss the mark. But… there were moments where the comedy relief felt like a garlic clove tossed into a coffin. Like, I’m trying to take this whole “eternal love vs. deadly curses” thing seriously, and then they add some goofy background music and dialogues [vampire sigh]. Balancing dark drama and humour is tough. They’re not bad at it, but sometimes it’s like they’re stuck in this weird middle zone: too serious to be a full-on comedy, too goofy to be 100% “edge-of-your-seat” drama. Am I the only one who feels this? Maybe it’s a “vampire who’s seen too many shows” problem, but still.

Oh, and the writing—they teased us with this creepy vampire stuff (hello, Meena! That could’ve been a whole spooky subplot), but then they pulled back like a vampire recoiling from a nightlight. Maybe they wanted to keep it light? Fair enough—kinda like how “What We Do In The Shadows” mixes fangs and fart jokes, which honestly works. But here? I’m just sitting there like, “Make up your mind: are we doing gothic tragedy or vampire sitcom?” Either way, props to GMMTV for trying something new. I’m all for more weird, niche plots—keeps things interesting, y’know? Like, us vampires appreciate a little variety in our entertainment.

Overall, it’s a solid effort. The actors are killing it (pun intended), and I’m here for GMMTV branching out. Will I rewatch it? Maybe on a slow night when I’m craving something that’s part angsty love story, part “vampires but make it lighthearted.” And hey, kudos to them for “raising awareness” about us “secretly living among you.” [Insert sarcastic vampire grin here.] Spoiler: we’re mostly just chilling, avoiding sunlight, and judging bad TV dramas.

XOXO A Vampire Who Still Hasn't Mastered the Art of Subtlety (But Honestly, Who Needs It?)

(changed from 7.5 TO 8.0 because the cinematography adds to the whole rating)

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A Good Watch

I enjoyed this series, though I feel it could have been more engaging and dynamic in how certain details were executed. The plot introduced something fresh to BL storytelling, making the initial episodes exciting, but the pacing dragged in several places, affecting the momentum. For me, the male leads truly carried the show—they were perfectly matched, and their chemistry made their love scenes incredibly convincing. Another standout element was the OST, featuring beautiful songs that complemented the story well. Overall, it was a good watch, but with better execution, it could have been even stronger. I’d rate it 3.5 out of 5 stars.

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A 3rd tier GMMTV show for braindead people...

I can only say "Typical GMMTV". When you use the same door-sound used 10 years ago in Sotus and regardless of how heavy the door is, it is always the same, you know that the sound editors just used the cheapest thing available. And don*t mention the music. It's either "suspense" or "sentimental" or the same canned music every GMMTV romcom is using and has no direction and no concept.

Of course this is not the worst of this series, it shows just how irrelevant this show was for GMMTV. It seems this was just a "job creation scheme" for two "aging" actors who would sit on the bench otherwise. That's not saying that they are bad actors, it's onl.y saying that GMMTV collects actors like others collect Pokémons and sometimes you use them, because it's just fun. And could GMMTV stop putting nearly 30 year old actors into universities? Especially if the baddy looks younger and is a teacher instead 🤣.

"Why is it not working?" Nakan asks in episode 7. Because the story is badly written. It does not answer the question "where does the golden blood come from?". You research that question for decades and still have no answer (of course, because the script writers had only a week to write something). We only know, it makes you mad or horny and the fragrance forces you to jerk off. It can destroy vampires immortality but not turn you into a human. But it can resist the effects of vampires controlling you, but you can still become a vampire.

And because the story is so bad "Tonkla" submits to his lowest feelings and then not- and then he dies... Whoops. But nothing says "rose pedal bath" more after the funeral the scriptwriters thought.

Finally the finale... oh my god... this is all sooo cliché. As usual GMMTV has no vision or courage to have a bad ending which would give this series a glimpse of something special. The golden blood does not hinder you to become a vampire yourself and we have no clue how that golden blood influences everything. Should he not be the most powerful vampire now?

Overall I could have not given a rats ass myself about the characters. I did not care who died and who didn't. Most of the time the whole storyline was streched to fill 12 episodes which made most of if boring as hell. The chemistry was there sometimes but I never ever had one a fluffy feeling and even other bad shows at least manage that. So really this was a non-event for me. I needed binge-watch the last 4 episodes to write this review and that was a chore. 🤣

So, is this the worst GMMTV show this year (2025)? Yes. Is it the worst show ever: no. I would say, it was mostly a waste of time. Why even this show with it's obviously bad script is so overrated - I have no clue. You can believe all the 9-10 ratings reviews that this is the best show after human invented sliced bread or you have a brain of thinking yourself and believe me when I tell you, please watch something else.

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They have amazing chemistry

This drama is very cool. Joss and Gawin are incredibly good they have such an amazing chemistry. It’s so nice to see them together and they look so naturale you have to see them. The story is great even if some parts look a bit awkward since Mark is a Vampire. But when you reach ep.3 everything will fit into place and now I ‘m giggling like a little girl for every new episodes.. hands down this bl has THE BEST OSTs Gawin has such an amazing voice and Joss is very good too (?) I had no idea. Please support this serie and you wont regret it. I really love it. Big shoutout to all the amazing actors

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What I wanted is vampires, what I got is peak romance plus vampires

An unforgettable show in best way possible. The finale left me with such a high that the urge to rewatch it immediately is overwhelming. I've never seen a bl like this from gmmtv. It's not what I initially wanted, but turns out - it is exactly what I needed. After a shaky start (first 4 episodes are weaker than the rest) it shapeshifted into something mesmerizing, addictive and powerful. JossGawin chemistry is unmatched and from now on I'll watch everything they're in

Special effects are this show's one and only weakness and even they become better later on and give it a special flavor. Music is top notch. I knew Gawin was an amazing singer but Joss surprised me, I didn't expect him to sound so good too

My golden blood's special secret weapon is - intimacy. I don't mean just nc scenes, what I mean is - casual intimacy too. Touches - when talking, when idle, in every step of the way - it made their relationship look rich and real

If you're on fence if you should watch this show or not, I say go for it!

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