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LET ME TELL YOU SOMETHING.

THIS SERIES TRAILER-BAITED ME SO HARD I FEEL LIKE I SHOULD FILE A POLICE REPORT.

Because when I watched the trailer I was sitting there like “OKAYYYYYY THIS IS ABOUT TO BE DARK FANTASY. VAMPIRE × HUNTER. TOXIC CHEMISTRY. MORALLY QUESTIONABLE ROMANCE.”

LIKE HELLO???

VAMPIRE × HUNTER??? THE SEXUAL TENSION SHOULD’VE BEEN SO THICK YOU COULD CUT IT WITH A KNIFE. I was expecting enemies-to-lovers. Suspicion. Knife at the throat. Slow-burn tension. But what did I get instead? FUCKING FLUFF. FLUFF WITH MID FANTASY AND SOFT ROMANCE. EXCUSE ME????

Where is the darkness?
Where is the danger?
Where is the 'I might kill you but I also want to kiss you' energy?

Nowhere. And listen… am I surprised? Considering the director is New Siwaj? Not really. This man LOVES turning potentially dark concepts into soft emotional fluff and today I am once again the victim of that creative decision.
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a) Plot

So the story revolves around Ramil, a vampire who got trapped inside a painting for a hundred years because apparently backstory is optional in this universe. He was cursed by Lilith, the demon goddess, and the only way to break the curse is for him to choose a human. Cute concept. Love that. Then slowly the human and the vampire fall in love blah blah destiny blah blah romance. The main conflict is supposed to be that Punn is a vampire hunter and he has to decide between killing Ramil or betraying his family.

Keyword: supposed to be.

Because honestly??? Punn barely even tries to kill Ramil. I was waiting for some intense hunter vs vampire conflict and instead we got "I’m conflicted but also in love.” Okay girl. And the villain reveal??? Feratu / Dracul. BABE. The moment I saw the name I already knew he was the villain. LIKE HELLO??? If someone named Dracul shows up in a vampire story I promise you he is not there to sell cupcakes. Now let’s talk about the ending because I have questions.

WHAT DO YOU MEAN PUNN JUST FOLLOWS RAMIL INTO THE PAINTING AND DECIDES TO LIVE THERE FOREVER?? HELLO??? SIR YOU ARE A HUMAN BEING WITH A FAMILY AND A LIFE. YOU CAN’T JUST ABANDON REALITY LIKE YOU’RE MOVING INTO A STUDIO APARTMENT. Make it make sense. You know what ending would’ve been better? Ramil learning to live in the human world while Punn grows old and dies naturally. Then Ramil finds him again when he reincarnates.

HELLO THAT’S ROMANTIC TRAGEDY.

That’s the kind of emotional damage I signed up for. But no. We got magical painting retirement instead. Also can someone explain the Methas and Moon Dai situation at the end??? WHAT IS HE??? IS HE A VAMPIRE??? WHY ARE HIS EYES BLUE???
WHY ARE WE INTRODUCING LORE IN THE LAST FIVE MINUTES OF THE SERIES??? SIR PLEASE GIVE CONTEXT BEFORE ENDING THE SHOW I AM BEGGING.

Now let’s talk about the action scenes. Because girl… WHY ARE THEY SO WEAK??? The fights involving Methus, Mekhin, and especially CIAR were actually good. Sharp movements. Good choreography. But when it comes to Ramil??? Suddenly the fight scene becomes:

*punch*
*kick*
*grab neck*

THE END.

EXCUSE ME??? This man is supposed to be a vampire leader. The final fight with Feratu was literally just them grabbing each other’s neck like two drunk men arguing outside 7-Eleven. I was sitting there like "BFFR PLEASE THIS IS THE FINAL BATTLE."

So overall the pacing is okay, but the cinematography, CGI, and action scenes feel… not bad. Just weak. And the biggest missed opportunity is that the show could’ve been a full dark fantasy romance. The intro was already giving dark gothic vibes but then they put a soft fluffy OST over it and I immediately went "WHAT THE SHIET IS THIS MOOD SWITCH."

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b) Characters

> Ramil — played by Boun Noppanut

Listen. This man is my bias. So believe me when I say I WANTED HIM TO SLAY. But something felt off. Why does it feel like his acting went backwards a little bit??? Some scenes looked awkward, especially the action scenes at the end. And I’m sitting there like "THIS IS NOT THE BOUN I FELL FOR WHAT HAPPENED." Maybe it’s just because he hasn’t been on camera for a while. I’m going to be generous and blame rustiness.

Now Ramil as a character… I’m sorry. But he’s a weak ass vampire leader.

He lacks strategy.
He lacks strength.
He lacks intimidation.

This man is supposed to lead a vampire clan but he spends most of the time being emotionally vulnerable because of love. During the confrontation with Feratu he literally lets his subordinates fight while he stands there protecting Punn and Elise. SIR??? YOU ARE THE LEADER. WHY ARE YOU STANDING IN THE BACK LIKE A VIP GUEST AT YOUR OWN WAR. Also the way he treats Ciar??? Don’t even get me started. Ciar is loyal to you and trying to protect the clan but the moment you escape the painting you’re like “Anyway I’m dating a human now.”

BRO????

In conclusion: Ramil is a weak vampire and I said what I said.

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> Punn — played by Prem Warut

MY SHIEYLAAAAAAA ❤️ Okay I need to confess something. I used to dislike Prem’s acting because it looked stiff and awkward. I was literally hoping Boun would get a new partner at some point. BUT BABY. WHAT IS THIS GROWTH??? Prem showed up in this series acting like rent was due TOMORROW MORNING.

The emotions.
The expressions.
The delivery.

He ate. Acting is officially not an issue anymore. Now Punn as a character is actually one of the more rational people in the show. He has a genuine conflict between family loyalty and love for Ramil. Compared to everyone else he feels the most normal. Well… aside from the part where he falls in love with a vampire. Minor detail.

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> Methus — played by Mark Jiruntanin

YOOOOOOOOOO WHY IS HE SUDDENLY SO HOT IN THIS SERIES??? I’ve seen him in other shows before and thought he was just mid but suddenly he shows up here looking mature, confident, and lowkey serving acting skills. I was like "WAIT DID I MISS SOMETHING???? Now I’m actually excited to watch My Romance Scammer because of him. Methus as a character is basically the most functional supporting character in the show.

Need help?
Need strategy?
Need backup?

Call Methus.

He’s loyal, capable, and honestly deserved the vampire leader title when Ramil passed it to him. But I really wish they gave him a proper backstory with flashbacks. That would’ve made his character even stronger.

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> Mekhin — played by Aun Napat

I’m not even going to talk about the acting. That’s not the main issue here. The issue is… WHY IS THIS CHARACTER HERE?? Yes he has healing powers. But does the story actually need him for anything else? Not really. He heals people. That’s it. Congratulations you are the magical first aid kit of the vampire squad.

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> Ciar — played by Barcode Tinnasit

Okay listen. I admit I judged Barcode too quickly before. BUT OH MY GOD. THIS MAN IS FINE. Like dangerously fine. I was watching his action scenes and suddenly felt a TINGLING SENSATION I was not prepared for. His fighting choreography is sharp, clean, and honestly better than Ramil’s. Sorry Boun. It’s the truth.

Ciar as a character is hot-headed and believes violence solves most problems and honestly? Given the circumstances... VALID.
He doesn’t trust humans and keeps warning Ramil about Punn but nobody listens to him. Meanwhile I’m sitting there like "BRO HE’S LITERALLY TRYING TO PROTECT ALL OF YOU." His emotional crashouts are completely justified and honestly I wish Ramil had a bit of Ciar’s fire.

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> Feratu / Dracul — played by Dunk Natachai

First of all… This man is illegal levels of fine. Watching him wipe blood from his mouth??? OH MY GOD. Blood is literally his best accessory. But as a villain he needed more menace. More intelligence. More manipulation. I wanted him to constantly outsmart Ramil so we’d all scream “WHY WON’T YOU DIE ALREADY.” Instead he felt like… plain rice. Edible. But lacking flavor.

p/s: yes I only reviewed the characters that interested me 👅

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c) Steamy scenes

Weak. Next question. I remember BounPrem kissing like the world was ending in other series and here the steamy scenes were just… meh.

And honestly? I should’ve expected that from GMMTV.

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d) OST

The main OST is not my favorite.

The supporting OSTs are a mix of hits and misses.

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e) Overall

This series had the potential to be a dark fantasy romance masterpiece but it played everything way too safe. After years of waiting, the payoff just wasn’t strong enough. The show isn’t bad, but it definitely didn’t reach the level it could’ve. And unfortunately… I’m not rewatching it. I love BounPrem, but they deserve heavier stories. Give them something chaotic like Only Friends energy or something emotionally devastating.

STOP GIVING THEM FLUFF.

I AM TIRED.

Final rating? 8/10.

Great concept. Mid execution. 👅