The Chemistry Was Real, The Plot Was Not.
I went into My Golden Blood because of Gawin ever since I saw him in Not Me, I’ve been drawn to his acting, and he completely stole my heart in Be My Favorite. I also knew of Joss through Gawin’s Instagram, and their real-life closeness made me excited to see how that chemistry would translate onscreen. So naturally, I was curious and hopeful about this series.
And to be fair, My Golden Blood had its moments. The setup was fun, quirky, and refreshingly weird a vampire plot mixed with BL romance? I'm in. But as the story unfolded, it became clear that the writing didn't quite know what it wanted to be. It tried to balance campy fantasy, mafia drama, and heartfelt romance, but didn’t fully commit to any of them. The result was an uneven story that often felt more chaotic than cohesive.
The acting was decent. Gawin brought charm and presence as always, and Joss has natural charisma, but the script didn’t give them enough to work with emotionally. Their chemistry, while cute in places, never got the depth it deserved. I wanted more build-up, more tension, and a lot more sincerity behind the romantic moments.
As for rewatch value? Honestly, low. It was entertaining enough for one viewing, especially if you're there for the actors, but it doesn't leave much to come back to. Once the novelty wears off, there's not much underneath.
My Golden Blood is a light, mildly chaotic watch, more for fans of the actors than for those looking for a strong narrative or deep emotional payoff. I don’t regret watching it, but I wish it had taken itself just a bit more seriously.
And to be fair, My Golden Blood had its moments. The setup was fun, quirky, and refreshingly weird a vampire plot mixed with BL romance? I'm in. But as the story unfolded, it became clear that the writing didn't quite know what it wanted to be. It tried to balance campy fantasy, mafia drama, and heartfelt romance, but didn’t fully commit to any of them. The result was an uneven story that often felt more chaotic than cohesive.
The acting was decent. Gawin brought charm and presence as always, and Joss has natural charisma, but the script didn’t give them enough to work with emotionally. Their chemistry, while cute in places, never got the depth it deserved. I wanted more build-up, more tension, and a lot more sincerity behind the romantic moments.
As for rewatch value? Honestly, low. It was entertaining enough for one viewing, especially if you're there for the actors, but it doesn't leave much to come back to. Once the novelty wears off, there's not much underneath.
My Golden Blood is a light, mildly chaotic watch, more for fans of the actors than for those looking for a strong narrative or deep emotional payoff. I don’t regret watching it, but I wish it had taken itself just a bit more seriously.
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