This is it! This is the time for the verdict.

I’ve been waiting for “My Golden Blood” since it was announced in 2023. The pilot trailer was chef’s kiss, and as a die-hard vampire lore enthusiast, I was buzzing. Now that I’ve devoured all twelve episodes (more than once, mind you), here’s my final, fang-filled verdict.

Not Everyone’s Cup of (Blood) Tea

Let’s be clear: this show is not for everyone. It’s camp, melodramatic, sometimes gloriously over-the-top, and sprinkled with Bollywood-esque flair. There are mixed reviews, and that’s fair—each to their own. But for me? I absolutely loved it, and here’s why.

A Bollywood-ish BL Done Right

Before you scoff or snort at the heading, I will tell you how endearing I find the love for melodrama among the Indian and Thai fiction media! And the plot and tropes of My Golden Blood reminded me of Bollywood films for that reason.

My Golden Blood is a beautifully chaotic cocktail of action, pining, dramatic face-offs, bad guy-bashing, and a reunion that makes your heart do somersaults. It’s quite unlike anything GMMTV has dared before, and for that, the entire team deserves a standing ovation.

Bringing in director Ark Saroj was nothing short of divine intervention. His keen eye for symbolism (those black and white dream sequences are brilliant!) and his photographer’s sensibility shine through every frame. Each shot is meticulously crafted: the lighting, the atmosphere, the editing—top-notch.

The Cast: Serving Looks, Talent, and Bite Marks

Joss Way-ar—my respect for this man has multiplied tenfold. His portrayal of Mark is a masterclass in silent intensity. Joss’s superpower is his expressions. He acts with his eyes. Confusion, regret, bloodlust, cold calculation, he does it all with just a glance.

Gawin Caskey brings Tong to life beautifully. Watching him grow from a clueless country boy to a confident young man was a treat. His awkward gay panic moments in the beginning still crack me up (throwback to the ear bite in episode one!). By the end, his assured stride and calm presence feel so well-earned.

Khun Mond as the brooding anti-hero? Thank you for your service, sir. Not enough screen time, but what a screen presence. And Neo’s Tonkla—I wish we’d had more of his friendship arc with Tong; the crumbs we got were not enough for my overactive imagination.

Now, let’s talk about Thara — the ultimate wolf in angel’s clothing. The fact that (spoiler alert!) she’d do that still blows my mind, even though her shady behaviour had been dialling up my bullshit radar for a while. I adored how she maintained her goddess-like aura right till the end, swathed in pristine white with blood-red lips, looking both ethereal and deadly.

Those two colours, white for innocence and red for danger, clash beautifully and sum her up perfectly: a divine figure hiding a razor-sharp threat. She deserved more unhinged villain scenes — and maybe a dramatic glowing-eye moment to cement her final twist.

Favourite Scenes: Heartbeats & Goosebumps

So many moments stand out. Here are just a few that I’ll be replaying for eternity:

☆ Mark and Tong side-by-side on those beach chairs, sharing secrets.

☆ Mark gazing at Tong’s empty room, his eyes saying everything his stoic face hides.

☆ That raw, unsettling transformation scene when Mark turns full vampire during the hotel attack, ugly and monstrous, but perfectly reminding us that beneath that Greek god exterior, he’s still a predator.

☆ And of course, Tong’s soft “I do”. Be still, my traitorous heart!

Chemistry & Mature Scenes: Tasteful & Tantalising

It’s rare for a BL to handle intimate scenes with such finesse. Whether it’s the bathtub or the bedroom, nothing feels too much, just intense, believable chemistry. The dialogues too, open confessions, sincere exchanges, are absolute swoon material. Whoever wrote those lines: my hat is off to you.

Music & Atmosphere: A Perfect Match

Not just the OSTs (though Closer by Gawin deserves a crown), but the background score is exquisite. It amplifies the forbidden love between a mortal and an immortal, beautiful, yet tinged with inevitable tragedy. Every note tugs at the heartstrings with just the right amount of sweetness and ache.

The Little Things I Wish We Had

These aren’t deal-breakers, just my greedy wishlist:

1) CGI: Improved dramatically after episode one, but still felt inadeqaute. More flashy vampire fights would’ve been delicious.

2) Violence & Gore: Hear me out! I’m not a sadist, but this is a vampire saga for God’s sake! Some more savage battles, bloodshed, gore and cold-blooded kills would have hit the spot. Thara snapping necks in white dress deserved glowing eyes, at the very least.

3) Rushed Subplots: A bit more exploration of Tonkla’s arc and his friendship with Tong would’ve added depth beyond the MarkTong endgame.

Final Verdict: Sinking My Fangs In, Again and Again

This show is unashamedly camp and delightfully dramatic, just how I like my vampire BLs. It’s a wild, sensual, and sometimes chaotic ride that I’d happily strap in for all over again.

To the entire My Golden Blood team: thank you for this wonderfully bloody, beautiful mess.

Rating- 4.5 out of 5 blood bags

Streaming on- GMMTV YouTube Channel