A story of second chances
A story about second chances is always compelling to watch if only the storyline is sustainable. I found the series albeit only 10 episodes could be shortened by 1 or 2 and get to the point. The love story is intense and true but the side story is distracting. They should learn from a classic time travel movie “somewhere in time”. The love scenes are epic though and their chemistry nothing short of amazing. The other actors acting were over the top. Overall a good show to watch and skip the some parts.Was this review helpful to you?
A meandering story of love and growing up
Though it is a coming of age story what makes this short story so beautiful is how it was written, the cinematography using a film like images juxtaposed with rendering of various scenes in the beginning and end, drawing you deep into the characters wondering what their going through, the pain of loving and the act of ignoring love. It isn’t filled with filler stories that just drags on nor characters that distracts you and has no bearing to the story. The actors are presented simply allowing not their looks but their talent to show effortlessly. The music, oh the choices of instrumental music appropriate to the scenes adds more depth to the show. I would watch this over and over again just to pick up the conversations I missed reading the micro captioning but mostly to actually ignore the close caption and focus on their emotions. It just tells you that in love it’s never over until it is truly over. I would like to see more Thai BL focus on these type of shows and less on the commercialization and sensualization of BL shows that are ypoorly acted.Was this review helpful to you?
Just couldn’t get into the story
If you’re into fast pace storytelling with a multitude of characters and twist then this is for you. Personally I prefer a steady storyline backed by an emotionally impactful soundtrack. The little kid is so distracting I’m not sure what the purpose other than a comedic role. My telltale sign when I can’t focus on a show is when I’m fast forwarding to parts that makes the story cohesive. And that’s just to tiring for me. Again, for those who likes briefs bursts of stories I can see why you would love this, it’s not just for me.Was this review helpful to you?
It’s a vampire show that’s a little pale
When I started watching My Golden Blood, I was excited to see how Joss and Gawin would perform as a team. I’ve followed Gawin before specially his songs but not familiar with Joss. However this show definitely shows all of Joss and his handsomeness.The story was shallow and lack direction yet there have been so many Vampire shows to draw comparison. Reminds me of the “Twilight” series with its lame acting and convoluted storyline.
Joss and Gawin deliver performances that are good but not great. Great acting comes from either digging deep into once life experience or excellent coaching. I’m not sure what was lacking here but their acting did not convince me at all. Again, why do thai fight scenes looks so rehearsed and staged. However, what’s lacking in their acting skills is made up by their chemistry. Their chemistry is felt and seen. The way Joss looks at Gawin there is a sparkle in his eyes. When Joss kisses Gawin there is absolute electricity.
Gawin’s song is beautiful and haunting and that’s expected from him. The production looked very cheap and the quality of the video camera and lighting was subpar.
Though the ending was expected I feel the character development of the main and support actor was very weak. Let’s hope their next project would be given the budget to create a show that highlights their skills and abilities.
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Warning: this show could be hazardous to your heart!
Maybe it’s the acting, maybe it’s the undeniable chemistry—but for me, it’s the cast that truly carried Revenged Love. Although it’s a remake, I honestly think this version surpasses the original. The editing is excellent, keeping viewers hooked and eager for the next episode.The story started strong, but I feel the “snakes” subplot distracted from what could have been a deeper exploration of the characters. Each one had a rich backstory worth telling, and they were all beautifully placed within the narrative. As a viewer, I wanted to know more about each of them—enough that I’m tempted to download the book just to dive deeper.
Without giving away too much, I appreciated the lighthearted yet meaningful portrayal of a straight man discovering his attraction to another man. Not everyone is “born” gay; sometimes circumstances, emotions, and human connection create unexpected paths—a reality still very present in many Asian societies.
There are also countless subtle hints and clever Easter eggs scattered throughout. One that stood out for me was late in the series, when the male leads were watching Stay with me. It felt like a quiet but powerful nod to the BL world, especially since that show like Addicted was famously cut by Chinese censors, leaving fans longing for closure.
The intimate scenes were handled with taste, making the series approachable even for those not typically into BL. A great example of this style was the film Birdcage—gentle yet impactful. The relationship between the mother, son, and son-in-law was deeply moving. It’s rare, yet beautiful, to see parents openly embrace same-sex relationships, and it added an important emotional layer to the story.
Overall, Revenged Love is a standout series. I think Thai BL production companies could learn from its approach—and maybe even try to replicate its balanced storytelling. Still, finding an actor like Ziyu, who so perfectly embodied his role, would be no small task. He truly deserves all the praise he’s receiving.
I hope this series nudges Chinese censors toward being more open to BL productions from the mainland. In the meantime, I know I’ll be rewatching Revenged Love—just like I do with Addicted and Unknown—again and again for years to come
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