My Golden Blood

Bored and Disappointed

I had no expectations going into this show. That being said, what the hell happened?

First off, the little things. The speed effects & CGI were bad, and the OST was way too loud at times. Also, was that last scene filmed in front of a green screen?

The first couple of episodes were alright, but by episode 5, I found myself doomscrolling while the show played in the background, and I started watching it at x2 speed just to get through it.

I lost count of the number of times I wanted to DNF this series, but I didn't because of Neo. Then they kill him unnecessarily. They could have saved him if they wanted to. Why was Mark trying to heal him while he was still impaled? If it was too late for healing once you pulled him off, turn him. And you can try to argue that they needed permission because they can't die afterward—bullshit. 1. I'm sure Tonkla would have chosen to live & 2. I'm sure taking their head off or piercing the heart, even without having "golden blood," would kill them. I thought about dropping the show after he was killed by Nakan (whom I was hoping to see him have a romance with), but at that point, there were only 3 episodes left, so I pushed through it.

The plot was also way too predictable. I should not have known that Thara was after Golden Bloods for her own personal gain, episode 1. That twist doesn't even get revealed until episode 10. Was anyone really surprised by this? Nakan wanting to take her down because she killed someone he loved was also not a surprise at all. The biggest surprise was that they actually killed Tonkla because he was the only good character in the whole show, and killing him off was just a stupid decision. They should have just gone with an enemies-to-lovers trope and at least tried to save their sinking ship a little instead of letting it capsize.

The world-building was very surface-level and made everything feel fake. The lore of vampires is never properly explained, but we have no idea what normal vampire abilities are because they are all treated as expendable. Not even the important ones are that impressive tbh. The Mortal Instruments did a better job building up its vampire world in its first book, and they are barely a part of it. To me, this was just lazy writing. Everything in the fantasy genre needs rules; this series took the pre-established rules we know and threw them out the window, and replaced them with nothing. That didn't make the vampires feel powerful and impossible to kill; it just left me as a viewer feeling like no one wanted to put any effort into building the world or writing it into the script, so they just gave us nothing.

I've liked Gawin's acting in the few things I've seen him in, but with this series, I didn't care for it. I believe that is largely down to the directions he was given and the script giving him very little to work with.

Besides Tonkla, because he was just a good self-sacrificing person, I didn't care about any of the characters, not even Dome, and I love AJ. I spent more time questioning Tong's IQ and common sense than I should have had to, and everyone else was just uninteresting. Mark was interesting as he slowly became more human, but not enough to draw any interest in me. I do wonder why Thara was so inhuman since she's drained multiple Golden Bloods. Wouldn't that have made her more human and feel some kind of guilt? Did something happen? Is it because of how old she is? How old is she really? Who was the first vampire, and how did it happen? These small things could have built the world up a little, but too little, too late.

NC scenes were probably the best part of the series, and I honestly only looked up from my phone if they were talking, but it wasn't enough to save the series. No matter how many they try to shove in there in the end. It felt like there was one or two in every episode after they "did it" for the first time.

Lastly, the sleeping beauty moment in the last episode? Please never do that again. Or if you are going to, make it make sense and don't half ass it.

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Review: “My Golden Blood” (2025) – A Beautiful Mess with a Golden Heart

Overall Rating: ★★★★☆ (8 / 10)
Rating: 8/10 overall
Music: 10/10
Rewatch Value: 7.5/10
Story: 7/10
Casting: 7/10

When I first heard that Joss Wayar was going to star in a BL series, I was literally shook. I never saw it coming! Joss has always been that actor with an incredible range, but to see him dive into the BL world was both surprising and exciting. And not only that—pairing him with Gawin Caskey? The undisputed King of OSTs? That alone already made “My Golden Blood” a must-watch for me.

The Music: A Standout Masterpiece (10/10)
Let me start with the music because—WOW. As expected, Gawin Caskey delivered big time. The OSTs in this series were on another level—English OSTs in a Thai BL series. Every scene with magical, romantic, or emotional weight hit even harder because of the background music. Romantic moments, action scenes, and even the quiet ones were elevated because of the sound design and score. Definitely a highlight and something I’d listen to outside the series.

The Story: Potential, But Rushed (7/10)
Now here’s where the series falls a little short: the story. Don’t get me wrong—it had so much potential. The concept of “Golden Blood” as a life-saving element mixed with a romantic BL plot was a genius idea, but the execution felt... rushed. The pacing seemed off, like they were trying to cram too much into too little time. You could tell there was more to explore with the lore of the Golden Blood, but they barely scratched the surface.

Also, the final episodes left me confused and a bit unsatisfied. Like—what really happened?! Tong dies, but then suddenly comes back to life because of Mark’s golden blood?! Then he’s dying again, and Mark feeds him more blood to save him?! I was like, “Wait, what?!” ”Is he alive, dead, alive again?! ”It felt like they tried to wrap up everything too quickly, and it ended up being more messy than emotional.

The Cast: Star Power with Gaps (7/10)
Of course, Joss and Gawin had chemistry. They played off each other really well, especially in the tender moments. I loved Mark’s soft but protective energy and how Tong tried to be strong but was clearly broken inside. But aside from the main leads and a few standouts like Neo and Mond, the rest of the cast felt... missing.

I wish they gave Mark a proper sidekick—maybe a loyal best friend who could also provide comic relief or emotional balance. Someone, either a strong female or an energetic boy character, to match the intensity. Ms. Thana had a lot of potential too, especially as a guardian-type or secret action hero figure, but they barely gave her any fight scenes or backstory. Such a waste.

Also, I kept hoping for some jealousy tension! Like maybe introduce a new boy character who’s into Tong, and Mark starts feeling insecure, or the other way around. That would’ve added layers to their bond and made the romance even more intense. But sadly, that kind of plot was left unexplored.

Rewatch Value: Moderate (7.5/10)
I’d rewatch it for the music, the visuals, and, of course, the chemistry between Joss and Gawin. But knowing the plot holes and rushed storytelling, it might not hit as hard the second time around. Still, some scenes are worth revisiting just for how beautifully they were shot and scored.

Final Thoughts:
“My Golden Blood” is a series that shines brightly because of its leads, soundtrack, and aesthetic, but it suffers from underdeveloped plot points and a lack of full character arcs. It had everything it needed to be iconic: a bold concept, a stunning cast, and an emotionally rich premise. But it played it too safe, too fast.

With a few more episodes, deeper side characters, and stronger writing, this could’ve easily been a 10/10. Still, for what it was, I’m grateful we got to see Joss Wayar take on a BL role and that we got Gawin Caskey doing what he does best—singing and acting his heart out.

Would I recommend it? Yes—especially if you’re a fan of either actor. Just be ready to fill in some blanks with your own imagination.

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Disappointed

The drama was announced in December of 2023 i think and I was so excited because of gawin he was getting a better role...the plot looked so interesting and everything seemed perfect but when it aired even the first episode was so low effort... almost 9 episodes down and it's still as bad as it can get... just shirtless dudes...no plot... terrible acting...I think joss should stick with whatever he was doing before this... because it isn't his Cup of tea...gawin gets so unlucky everytime...my man deserves better...he needs a better partner lol....what is wrong with gmm...the one i liked him with was first but he's better with khao...also i don't know why people will defend a show that is so low effort like if you don't criticise it now... they'll continue with a grain worth of efforts in every drama ....and make easy money with all those shitty sponsorships lol.
Also whats with writer/ director turned the so called "bottoms" into this fairy Princess who can't protect or defend themselves unless a man "the top" comes to rescue like please give them some common sense and a back bone... he's like the bollywood heroine in the 90s era who needs protection at every step they take...like dude what is this...also the side characters are not even interesting enough to keep watching this drama... killing tonkla was so boring...and the supposed villians are not villainy enough.
I know it's an angry rant because i really really wanted this to be good.

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I don't know how I managed to finish it

I'm gonna start off by saying that if you liked this, good for you. I didn't. Opinions differ. I also don't hate the actors at all, this is no hate to anyone involved in the show or anything.
This is my brutally honest opinion, so be warned.

That being said, I'm actually surprised I managed to finish it. I tried to give it a chance, but I hated every episode.

The plot is like a corny ripoff Twilight; but hey, I like Twilight, so that shouldn't be a problem right?
Wrong. It was just bad. The story was bad, holy mother of god the cgi was BAD, and I couldn't tell if the acting was bad or the characters were just impossibly annoying. The main character Tong pissed me off the entire time, and Mark was lowkey a weirdo. I really just couldn't get into it. The plot point where Mark only caught feelings for Tong because he tasted his blood also never sat right with me.
The chemistry was also nowhere to be found.

I did like the idea of the plot, it seemed pretty interesting if not just a tad cliché, but it was executed horribly.
I also liked the antagonist plot twist. I didn't really see that coming originally. But that might just be because I really wasn't into it.
Lastly, the ending was quite nice. That final sequence was pretty cool and well done compared to the rest of this show. The standards aren't high.

All that being said, if you want an actual good vampire bl, watch ReVamp or My Secret Vampire. Both aren't the best, but they're much better than this disaster.

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I Can't Do it ?

I tried, I really did, and I'm at least happy that I tried. But, I had a feeling this just wasn't going to be my cup of tea, and that never changed.

Let's Dive In.

My Golden Blood has a unique (I think? I don't watch supernatural shows like that, lol) spin on a vampire love story. Gawin's character has golden blood that most vampires want, and Joss' character is the one that protects him from those getting to it. I knew this wasn't going to be for me when, in the very first episode, they explain how Mark has been looking after Tong since he was born. Uh-Oh. No. So you've watched him grow up (as a grown up) and still chose to fall for him...? Okay...

Honestly, people had warn me that the CGI would be the part o the series I didn't like, but honestly, it wasn't that bad. Not as bad as people had made it out to be. It was fine, nothing special, but exactly what I aspected from a GMMTV series.

The only thing keeping me was Gawin. I absolutely love him so much, and his acting in this is spectacular. Not his best work, but definitely in the top three, and I didn't even finish this. Some stuff about Joss had come out whilst this was airing. He was basically following a bunch of right-wing politicians, which felt incredibly weird for the role in which he plays in the BL world. I think he has since unfollowed most of them, but it definitely stained his image for me. Not enough to not watch his work, but enough to never (probably never) praise anything he's in.

Anyway, outside of that, I just can't. There's nothing in this that is keeping me here. I don't care for the plot, I don't care about the outcome, and they've kissed enough, so I get the memo.

Ratings:

Story: 4/10 - Just not my cup of tea. I think the first episode does have great set up, but there was nothing keeping me engaged.

Acting: 8/10 - Gawin was doing incredible! I'm sure he keep doing better throughout. Also, MOND.

Music: 5/10 - I didn't pay it any attention.

Recommendation Value: 2/10 - If you like corny vampire stories, sure. Also, there is one scene where Joss is shirtless coming out of the water if that helps.

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Started Fairly Strong - Gradually Losing Steam

The first few episodes seemed promising. Interesting plot idea, somewhat out of the ordinary for BL. Good cinematography, good lighting, Some believable affection (episode 5/6). I initially rated it 8. Um Apasiri and
Ya Janya are spot on. Joss Way-ar, Fluke Gawin, Neo Trai also perform well.

But over time, the pacing gets progressively slower. The conflict between the vampires that motivates the plot, loses its steam and by episode 7, the series begins to feel like a cliche thriller. There is no gradual revelation of what the conflict is, and I'm afraid we'll never get one. The writers can't decide whether that conflict is important or just a way to run out the clock. There is little action and whatever insights the characters gain are very basic. The intimacy that develops between the leads (Mark and Tong) seems inconsistent. We get mostly bromance, a few BL tropes, and an occasional realistic portrayal of intimacy. Who is the audience for this sort of writing? In an effort to make it more interesting, we started watching at 1.25x speed. Eventually we just amused ourselves in our smart phones while keeping an eye on the video in case something actually happened. It is so frustrating, I can only watch one episode a day. I don't know if I can make it through the whole series now.

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For Mark.

This show had been sitting on my watchlist for quite some time, and its theme and genre kept tugging at my curiosity. At first, Tong as a character wasn’t really my cup of tea, but watching the entire series changed that perspective. His stubbornness and clumsiness turned out to be essential to the story, and Tong truly did justice to the role. Mark’s performance, paired with his striking vampire‑like looks, was top‑notch, and Nakan’s presence added to the overall appeal.

The story began with promise but gradually drifted midway, though the leads managed to keep things engaging whether the plots were silly or serious. The direction was commendable, but the script felt shallow, lacking unpredictability or innovation. Still, the actors carried the show with their energy and chemistry.

The ending was sweet, and the final portrait left me unexpectedly sad, a sign that somewhere along the way I had grown attached to the series. Every time Mark looked at Tong, his genuine admiration and love shone through. And the thought of spending eternity in marks arms? Honestly, sign me up.

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All over the place. The idea was good but the screnenwriters had no idea how to handle it.

Also, please Gawin, never, ever do another virginal character ever again because it doesn't fit you. After seeing him as Dan in Not Me and especially Piseang in Be My Favorite his character here gave me the cringe factor up the wazoo. Gawin deserves better characters, he's too much talented for these embarrassing ones. Anyway, the idea of vampires was good but it gave me so many twilight feels all the time and that wasn't good. I know people love Joss and he's ok I guess but sometimes he was way too stony for my liking. As for his chemistry with Gawin? Sorry but I didn't feel it they seemed way more like buddies than two men who were supposedly in love. Back to the story sometimes the villains were good, and sometimes they were bad. If only they writers would have come up with a better plot this story would have worked better. The twist aout Ms. Tara wasn't really a twist because I saw it coming from the first episode. I'm only giving this a 7.0 because Gawin Caskey is one of my favorite actors, he did his best and kept me watching this tripe. As for the rest a 5 would be suffice.

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shades of twilight that gets one thing right...soft tension

I have been watching some slice of life low tension as comfort food and this felt right where the episodes gave a romantic win almost each episode...the old style romantic has chases and extra drama but it's nice to have a couple where the stuff happens is just stuff that happens and we are doing the love thing.

Yes, I see the Twilight clone but the chemistry of the two leads make it their own. The story is a little bit messy and the acting is a little over the top leaning into camp...but somehow the director keeps all the mess in watchable binge worthy blood fest....worth a look see. If you google soft tension you will see that if you strip the noise its about the small moments of attempts at love that matter...and that's the star of the show.

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Final Score: 8.5 / 10

Final Score: 8.5 / 10
(Visuals: 10/10 | Chemistry: 10/10 | Vampire Lore: 8/10 | Height Difference: Infinite/10)

When GMMTV announced a full-blown vampire BL starring Joss Way-ar and Gawin Caskey, we knew we were in for something ridiculous, but My Golden Blood delivered an absolute feast. Watching Mark (Joss), a 200-year-old, brooding, morally gray vampire, try to fight his urge to literally devour Tong (Gawin)—the rare, delicious human with "golden blood"—was peak supernatural BL angst.

🔥 1. JossGawin’s Chemistry is Feral
Can we talk about how insanely well-matched these two are?! Joss was practically born to play a dark, dangerous vampire prince. The sharp jawline, the towering presence, the way he looks at Gawin like he’s both a sacred treasure and a five-course meal—it was constant, suffocating tension.
And Gawin? Absolutely phenomenal. Tong wasn't just a helpless damsel waiting to be bitten; Gawin brought so much heart, warmth, and quiet strength to the role. The dynamic of "I want to protect you" vs. "My literal instincts are telling me to rip your neck open" made every single touch feel high-stakes.

📏 2. The Height Difference & Physicality
Gawin is 6’0” (183cm), which usually makes him the taller, dominant lead in most series. But standing next to Joss (who is a literal giant), Gawin looked almost soft—and the visual contrast was everything. Watching Gawin actually having to reach up or tilt his head just to kiss Joss was ridiculously cute and made every romantic scene 10x more impactful.

🩸 3. The Bloodlust vs. Love Tension
The "Golden Blood" concept added such a good layer of angst:
The Scent: Every time Tong got a tiny paper cut or bled, Mark’s whole world went into slow motion and his eyes flared up. The sheer self-control Mark had to pull off was wild.
The Conflict: Knowing that loving Tong meant constantly putting Tong’s life in danger from other vampires who wanted that Golden Blood power gave the whole show a heavy, ride-or-die atmosphere.

The OST: Gawin singing on the soundtrack elevated every single emotional climax. Whenever his voice kicked in during a dramatic scene, the goosebumps were real.

⚠️ 4. Where It Lost 1.5 Points
While it was a total ride, it wasn't quite a 10/10 for two minor reasons:

Vampire Rules/Lore: Sometimes the vampire politics and side-villain motivations got a little messy or took a backseat to the romance (which, fair, we were here for JossGawin anyway!).

Pacing in the Middle: A few episodes in the middle arc felt a bit repetitive with the "I must push you away to protect you" cycle before we finally got to the epic final confrontation.

🏆 The Verdict
My Golden Blood gave us dark romance, high-budget supernatural vibes, incredible visuals, and a top-tier main couple with unmatched chemistry. It completely proved that GMMTV can hit the mark when they dip into full-on fantasy/horror elements!

Favorite Scene: Any time Mark loses his composure, his eyes change color, and he traps Tong against a wall while fighting his own fangs. 10/10 cinema! 😭❤️

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Twilight with a BL style

PLOT: Tong (a supposedly hemophiliac orphan) leaves the orphanage with his friend Tonkla to go to university. Tong takes odd jobs (waiter), during which he cuts himself. Mark (the ML, a vampire tasked with secretly protecting Tong until he turns 21) intervenes to prevent Tong's Golden Blood from attracting all the other vampires in the area, especially Nakan. Mark gradually gets closer to Tong, protecting him from all those who want his Golden Blood.

+++ Excellent, convincing actors: Joss Way-ar Sangngern, Gawin, Mond, and the villain Um Apasiri Nitibhon.
+++ Effective direction: good pacing, high-quality effects, excellent OSTs.
+++ Coherent storyline
+++ Satisfactory HE

### Nothing truly unexpected, some plot holes, some clichés.

=> Entertaining, well acted and well made, but not memorable either.
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Twighlight à la sauce BL

PLOT: Tong (orphelin soi-disant hémophile) part de l'orphelinat avec son pote Tonkla à l'université. Tong prend des petits boulots (serveur), au cours duquel il se coupe. Mark (le ML, vampire chargé de protéger Tong secrètement jusqu'à ses 21 ans), intervient alors pr que le Golden Blood de Tong n'attire pas ts les autres vampires du coin, notamment Nakan. Mark va se rapprocher peu à peu de Tong, pr le mettre à l'abri de ts ceux qui veulent son Golden Blood.

+++ Excellents acteurs, convaincants : Joss Way-ar Sangngern, Gawin, Mond et la Villain Um Apasiri Nitibhon.
+++ Réalis° efficace : rythme, effets de qualité, excellents OSTs.
+++ Storyline cohérente
+++ HE satisfaisante

### Rien de vraiment inattendu, qq plot holes, qq clichés.

=> Distrayant, bien joué et bien réalisé, mais pas mémorable non plus.

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no clue how to rate this

was it good? I genuinely can't tell. Did I enjoy it? Yeah.
There's great chemistry, and interesting characters, with some pretty solid twists and turns to the story. I really appreciate that they are innovating in the vampire space with some unique vampire lore that still really works.
There were a couple of plot holes and goofy moments, but I honestly kind of think it would be worse without them. They're part of the charm.
Also I really can't overstate the chemistry enough. Easily in my top 10 Thai BL kisses of all time (not that I am actually keeping track)

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