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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.
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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