There’s a fine line between fantasy and reality, where the human world and the supernatural coexist, and there’s something beautiful about seeing it come together. That’s exactly what Revamp: The Undead Story, GMMTV’s vampire BL, sets out to do.

The series stars Boun Noppanut Guntachai as Ramil Soleil Jonoel, the last descendant of a vampire bloodline, and Prem Warut Chawalitrujiwong as Punn Winnala, a vintage shop owner who unwittingly frees him from a century-old prison inside a painting. But freedom comes at a cost: Ramil emerges without his full powers, hunted and vulnerable, and finds himself relying on Punn for help. Together, they set out to track down Ramil’s former servants: Methas (Mark Jiruntanin Trairattanayon), Ciar (Barcode Tinnasit Isarapongporn), and Mekhin (Aun Napat Patcharachavalit), all now living among humans, in hopes of regaining what’s been lost.

When I first started watching, I wasn’t sure what to expect, but Revamp surprised me. Where many vampire dramas lean into angst and sensuality, this one mixed danger with humor and warmth, letting its ensemble cast breathe life into the story. Ramil is trusting and open-hearted, Punn is logical and serious, and together they balance each other in a way that feels full circle. Add in their extended group of quirky, complicated companions, and suddenly this wasn’t just a vampire story, it was a found family tale dressed up in fangs.

And that’s exactly why the series worked for me.

It’s no secret that I haven’t found a vampire series out of Thailand yet that I truly loved. As a paranormal romance writer, I know how tricky vampires can be to portray, especially if you want them to feel human enough to connect with but still thrilling enough to unsettle. What Revamp did well was make every vampire walk that line: just human enough to be relatable, just vampire enough to keep me hooked.

Like its title suggests, Revamp truly did re-vamp the genre in Thailand for me, bringing in Lilith, an immortal realm, and a found-family theme that kept me emotionally invested. My first book series (23 books ago) was about blood thirsty half-demons descended from Lilith, so seeing her briefly appear here gave me a thrill of nostalgia I didn’t expect.

That’s not to say it was flawless. Some transitions were choppy, the time jumps occasionally undercut momentum, and with more episodes, the story and powers might have been fleshed out more fully. But what carried it through was the closeness of this vampire “family” and the bond they formed with Punn and his brother Pokpong (Stamp Panachkorn Rueksiriaree). It had everything a family drama thrives on: rivalries, loyalty, rebellion, and love. Dunk Natachai’s portrayal of Feratu, the ambitious, power-hungry brother, was magnetic, and the sibling-like dynamics between Ciar, Pokpong, Mekhin, and Methas added layers of depth and heart.

Even the Hunters, led by Jett (Kay Lertsittichai) with Elise (Kapook Ploynira Hiruntaveesin), Paul (AJ Chayapol Jutamas), and Caster (JJ Chayakorn Jutamas), were woven in with purpose. Their ties to the vampires weren’t just surface-level conflict but meaningful connections that made the stakes higher. And that closing moment between Methas and the mysterious painting owner (Junior Panachai Sriariyarungruang) left a perfect opening for a spinoff I’d watch in a heartbeat.

All in all, I found myself emotionally attached to Revamp in ways I never expected, and because of that, it became the first Thai BL vampire series I can honestly say I’ve loved.

Boun and Prem anchored the story beautifully. Their chemistry was as steady as ever, grounded in a mutual respect that translated onscreen. Even when Punn was conflicted and pushed Ramil away, there was always admiration between them that made every moment electric. I didn’t need overly intimate scenes to feel the connection because they gave me enough (though I wouldn’t have minded a deeper kiss or two). Their comfort with each other shone through, and that in itself was magnetic.

I smiled more during this series than I ever thought I would, not just because Ramil was funny and endearing, but because I genuinely felt close to the characters. They made me want to sit at the dinner table with them, to be part of this strange, loving, eternal family.

Thank you, Revamp, for giving me a fantastical journey that mixed danger, humor, and heart, and for reminding me why found family stories always resonate.

For a series about family, loyalty, and love with a vampire twist and plenty of room for spinoffs, check out Revamp: The Undead Story, now on iQiyi.

Rating- 4 out of 5