10 Best Thai BL Series 2025 That Broke the Internet (Rankings)
Look, I’ve been watching Thai BL for years, and 2025 absolutely ruined me in the best way possible.
Remember when Thai BL meant cute university students sharing awkward glances across engineering classrooms? Yeah, those days are gone. This year gave us supernatural horror that actually scared me, showbiz dramas with acting so good I forgot I was watching BL, and production budgets that clearly said “we’re done playing around.”
I’m talking about shows that had me sobbing at 2 AM and questioning why I ever thought previous years were peak BL. WeTV and iQIYI threw their entire budgets at Thai productions, and honestly? Best decision they ever made.
What hit different about 2025 was how these series stopped trying to be “good for BL” and just became…good. Period. The cinematography rivals hetero films. The acting makes you forget some of these actors are idol actors. The stories tackle real issues without turning into after-school specials.
So grab your tissues (you’ll need them for at least three of these), clear your weekend schedule, and let me walk you through the 10 Best Thai BL series that absolutely dominated 2025. Fair warning: I’m biased toward the ones that emotionally destroyed me.
TL;DR
- Top Form (กอดกันมั้ย นายตัวท็อป)
- Khemjira (เขมจิราต้องรอด)
- The Ex-Morning
- The Next Prince
- My Golden Blood
- Pit Babe Season 2
- Gelboys
- The Bangkok Boy
- My Magic Prophecy
- Jack & Joker: U Steal My Heart
1. Top Form (กอดกันมั้ย นายตัวท็อป)
Rating: 8.6/10
Episodes: 11
Where to Watch: WeTV
Aired: March to May 2025
Stars: Smart Chisanupong Paungmanee, Boom Raveewit Jirapongkanon
Why This Wrecked Me (And Topped Every Chart)
Okay, full disclosure: I watched Top Form three times. THREE. And I’m not someone who rewatches a lot of shows, but this show did something to my brain chemistry.
It’s adapted from the Japanese manga Dakaichi, and going in, I was skeptical. Thai adaptations of Japanese source material can be…hit or miss. But within ten minutes, I was completely sold. The story follows Jin, this rising actor whose popularity suddenly explodes, threatening Akin, who’s been voted “Sexiest Man of the Year” five consecutive times. Classic rivalry setup, right? Except it’s not.
What destroyed me was how real it felt. Akin isn’t just some cold tsundere type (okay, he is a little), he’s genuinely lonely at the top. The show explores what fame actually costs, the mental toll of always performing, never quite trusting if people like you or your image. And Jin isn’t some naive puppy (okay, he is a little), he’s ambitious and complicated and sometimes makes choices that made me yell at my screen.
What makes it extraordinary:
Boom’s acting. I need to talk about Boom’s acting because holy hell. There’s this scene in episode 8 where Akin breaks down, and I literally had to pause because I was crying too hard to read the subtitles. This man carried emotional scenes that would make veteran dramatic actors sweat. The way he can go from cocky and controlled to absolutely shattered? I’ve never seen anything like it in BL.
The production quality is insane. Every frame looks like it belongs in a film. The lighting in intimate scenes doesn’t just make things look pretty (though it does), it actually enhances the emotional weight. And the soundtrack? Whoever chose the music deserves awards because every single song hit exactly when it needed to.
Here’s the thing that surprised me most: the NC scenes aren’t just there for fanservice. They actually matter to the plot. They show vulnerability, power dynamics shifting, emotional breakthroughs. One scene in particular is shot so artistically it could hang in a gallery, I’m not even joking.
I’ve seen people say they’d given up on Thai BL because everything felt repetitive and stiff. Top Form brought them back. It brought ME back after I’d gotten kind of tired of the same tropes. This is what happens when you give talented actors a solid script and an actual budget.
Watch this if: You’ve ever felt lonely despite being surrounded by people, you love showbiz dramas, or you want to see what BL looks like when everyone involved is actually trying to make art.
2. Khemjira (เขมจิราต้องรอด)
Rating: 9.5/10
Episodes: 12
Where to Watch: iQIYI (uncut version)
Aired: August to October 2025
Stars: Namping Napatsakorn, Keng Harit Buayoi
The BL That Actually Scared Me
I need you to understand something: I don’t do horror. I’m the person who watches scary movies through their fingers. So when I found out Khemjira was horror-BL, I almost skipped it entirely.
Thank god I didn’t.
Five minutes into episode one, I was genuinely terrified. The ghost designs are nightmare fuel. The jump scares actually work (I screamed, my cat judged me). But here’s what shocked me: it’s also one of the most romantic series I’ve watched all year.
The story centers on Khem, whose family has this horrific curse where every son dies before turning 21. His mother named him Khemjira (a girl’s name meaning “forever safe”) to try protecting him, and it’s worked…until his 20th birthday approaches and everything goes sideways. Enter Pharan, this mysterious shaman from Ubon Ratchathani who maybe definitely has connections to Khem’s past life.
Why it’s brilliant:
The folklore is REAL. This isn’t generic Asian ghost story stuff, this is authentic Isaan (northeastern Thai) spiritual tradition. They consulted actual shamans. The protective rituals shown are things people actually practice. As someone who usually side-eyes some cultural representations in media, I was impressed by how respectfully and accurately they portrayed these beliefs.
The special effects budget must have been wild because these supernatural sequences look expensive. We’re talking movie-quality CGI and practical effects. The vengeful spirit Ramphueng (played by an actress who carried whole episodes on her back) is genuinely terrifying.
But what got me emotionally was the slow-burn romance. Pharan and Khem’s relationship builds through these tiny moments of protection, understanding, sacrifice. There’s a scene where Pharan explains he’s been searching for Khem across lifetimes, and I just…I lost it.
This show generated 17 million social media mentions. SEVENTEEN MILLION. It trended globally. My friend in Malaysia was posting about it, someone I know in Brazil was watching it, my Twitter timeline was nothing but Khemjira for weeks.
Domundi TV (the production company) had made some…questionable shows before this. Like, I’d started thinking they just couldn’t nail the storytelling part. Khemjira proved everyone wrong. They finally got everything right: casting, pacing, effects, cultural authenticity, emotional resonance.
Watch this if: You want something completely different from typical BL, you’re interested in Thai folklore, or you can handle actual scares mixed with genuine romance.
3. The Ex-Morning
Rating: 8.0/10
Episodes: 10
Where to Watch: GMMTV
Aired: 2025
Stars: Krist Perawat Sangpotirat, Singto Prachaya Ruangroj
The Reunion That Made Me Cry Before It Even Aired
I’m just going to say it: when they announced KristSingto was coming back for a new series, I cried. Like, actual tears. These two are LEGENDARY in Thai BL history. They’re the couple that made so many of us fall into BL in the first place.
The Ex-Morning is about two exes who get thrown back together when one has to help revive the other’s failing career. It’s messy. It’s emotional. It’s comedic. It’s everything I wanted.
Why this hits different:
Krist and Singto never lost their chemistry. You know how some couples reunite and it feels forced? Not them. They slip back into their dynamic like no time has passed, but with this added layer of maturity and history that makes every scene heavier.
The show doesn’t shy away from the ugly parts of breakups. The resentment. The “what if we’d made different choices?” The way you can still care about someone and also kind of hate them. Watching them again was even more moving.
What I love is how the show treats them as adults with actual baggage. These aren’t university students having their first relationship drama. These are grown men who broke each other’s hearts and have to decide if they can rebuild something real or if the past is too heavy.
There’s a scene where they’re working late and fall into their old banter, laughing, and then both suddenly remember why they broke up, and the laughter just…stops. That moment gutted me.
Watch this if: You’re a long-time BL fan who remembers the early days, you love second-chance romances, or you want to see what mature relationship drama looks like in BL.
4. The Next Prince
Rating: 8.5/10
Episodes: 14
Where to Watch: iQIYI
Aired: 2025
Stars: NuNew Chawarin Perdperiyawattana, Zee Pruk Panich
Royal Romance That Actually Commits to the Politics
I’m a sucker for royal BL, but usually they just slap some crowns on people and call it a day. The Next Prince actually builds a believable fictional kingdom and makes the politics matter.
Khanin lives in London, totally normal life, until surprise! You’re actually a prince and you need to come compete in a royal tournament to determine who rules the kingdom of Emmaly. Oh, and you’re falling for your bodyguard Charan, which is…complicated when you might become king.
What makes it work:
The slow burn is SLOW. We’re talking episodes of longing glances and restraint. Some people found it too slow, but I loved it. The tension builds until you’re practically screaming at the screen for them to just kiss already.
ZeeNunew (who are massive in terms of BL couples) bring this intensity to every scene. NuNew plays Khanin as exhausted by duty, and you feel that weight. Zee’s Charan is loyal but clearly struggling with his own feelings versus his job, and that internal conflict comes through without a single word of dialogue sometimes.
The production design is gorgeous. They built this whole aesthetic for Emmaly that feels vaguely Southeast Asian but distinctly its own thing. The costumes, the palace sets, the ceremonial stuff all feels considered and intentional.
But what grabbed me was the central conflict: can you have personal happiness when you have national responsibility? Should you? The series doesn’t give easy answers, which I appreciated. It lets that tension sit.
Watch this if: You love royal dramas, you’re patient with slow burns, or you want political intrigue with your romance.
5. My Golden Blood
Rating: 8.0/10
Episodes: 12
Where to Watch: GMMTV
Aired: 2025
Stars: Fluke Gawin Caskey, Joss Way-ar Sangngern
Vampire BL That’s Actually About Consent
Vampire romances can get sketchy real fast with the whole predator/prey power dynamic thing. My Golden Blood surprised me by actually addressing that head-on instead of romanticizing it mindlessly.
Tong has this incredibly rare blood type that vampires find irresistible. For twenty years, he’s been told he has hemophilia to explain his “condition.” When he learns the truth, a 200-year-old vampire heir decides to protect him from other vampires who’d definitely try to drain him.
Why it’s good:
The chemistry between Fluke and Joss is electric. Joss as the vampire is stupidly attractive. But more importantly, their dynamic shifts from protector/protected to something more equal as Tong learns to navigate this new world.
What I appreciated was how the show handles desire and danger. The vampire is constantly aware he could hurt Tong. That restraint, that constant checking in, that fear of his own nature? It adds complexity beyond “ooh sexy vampire bites.”
The fantasy worldbuilding feels specific to this show’s universe. They establish their own vampire lore, rules, politics. It’s not just copying Western vampire fiction or Thai ghost stories, it’s its own thing.
I will say the pacing got weird in the last few episodes. I was losing interest toward the end. The middle stretch is strong, though, and the leads’ performances carry even the weaker moments.
Watch this if: You love vampire romance, you want fantasy BL with actual world-building, or you find Joss Way-ar attractive (who doesn’t?).
6. Pit Babe Season 2
Rating: 8.0/10
Episodes: 13
Where to Watch: iQIYI
Aired: 2025
Stars: Pavel Naret, Pooh Krittin
The Racing Drama That Brought Omegaverse to Thai BL
Okay, so Pit Babe Season 1 was already wild for introducing omegaverse (the Alpha/Beta/Omega secondary gender dynamics) to Thai live-action BL. Season 2 continues the omegaverse with more racing, more drama, and more of that specific brand of chaos this series does so well.
The story continues following Babe (the racer), Charlie (his aspiring protégé turned lover), and their found family of racers and mechanics navigating the competitive racing world while dealing with omegaverse dynamics.
Why people are obsessed:
It’s DIFFERENT. How many BL series involve actual racing sequences? How many tackle omegaverse in live action? This show takes big swings, and even when it doesn’t stick every landing, you have to respect the ambition.
The racing scenes are surprisingly well-shot. Like, they clearly had stunt coordinators and actual racing consultants because the action looks legitimate. It’s not just pretty boys standing next to cars.
Multiple couples means there’s something for everyone. You’ve got the main couple, second couple, third couple, all with different dynamics. Some people only watch for specific pairs, which the show seems to know and leans into.
The omegaverse stuff is handled…interestingly. Some people love how they adapted those tropes to live action, others find it cringey. I land somewhere in the middle, but I appreciate that they committed fully instead of halfheartedly.
This isn’t going to be anyone’s “best written” pick, but it made the popularity rankings for a reason. Sometimes you want high art, sometimes you want attractive people racing cars in a universe where male pregnancy is possible. Both are valid.
Watch this if: You’re into omegaverse, you like racing/action, or you want ensemble casts with multiple couples.
7. Gelboys
Rating: 8.5/10
Episodes: 7
Where to Watch: iQIYI
Aired: 2025
The Coming-of-Age Story That Actually Gets Teenagers Right
Most shows about teenagers are written by adults who’ve clearly forgotten what being young actually feels like. Gelboys doesn’t have that problem.
Fou4Mod is this androgynous teen navigating identity, attraction, gel nail dates (yes, really), and the specific heartbreak that comes with your first complicated relationship. Chian is effortlessly flirtatious in that way that teenage crushes often are, where you can’t tell if they’re into you or if they’re just Like That with everyone.
Why it resonates:
The identity exploration feels genuine. Fou4Mod’s journey with gender expression and sexuality isn’t presented as a Problem to Solve. It’s just part of who they are, and the show lets that exist without making it the only thing about them.
The friend group dynamics are spot-on. That mix of supportive and messy, where your friends are your entire world but also sometimes the source of your worst drama? Yeah, they nailed it.
Set in vibrant Si Lom, the location becomes part of the story. The energy of the area, the queer visibility there, it all feeds into the characters’ experiences.
What I loved most was how it doesn’t promise tidy resolutions. Teenage relationships are messy. Sometimes they don’t work out. Sometimes you get your heart broken and there’s no grand reason, it just happens. The show respects that reality.
The show is not trying to be Top Form’s emotional devastation or Khemjira’s horror intensity. It’s just trying to honestly portray what it’s like to be young and queer and figuring yourself out.
Watch this if: You’re a younger viewer, you’re nostalgic for that first-love intensity, or you want authentic teen LGBTQ+ stories.
8. The Bangkok Boy (บางกอกบอย)
Rating: 7.7/10
Episodes: 12
Where to Watch: GagaOOLala
Aired: April to July 2025
The BL That Said “What If We Made It Actually Dark?”
Content warning right up front: this show features graphic violence, prison abuse, and seriously dark themes. It’s not your typical BL, and that’s exactly the point.
The Bangkok Boy is an urban revenge story that doesn’t pull punches. It’s brutal, bloody, and features characters shaped by real trauma. The action sequences are legitimately good by Thai BL standards, which usually…aren’t great.
What makes it bold:
It doesn’t sanitize violence. Prison scenes show abuse and brutality that most BL would never touch. The revenge plot involves actual body counts. Characters die and stay dead, which is shockingly rare in BL where everyone usually gets a happy ending.
The moral ambiguity is refreshing. These aren’t clear heroes and villains. People do terrible things for understandable reasons. The protagonist isn’t some pure-hearted innocent, he’s shaped by violence and enacting more violence.
It’s a Thai-Korean co-production, and you can see that influence in the grittier aesthetic and darker tone. It feels more like Korean revenge thrillers than typical Thai BL.
The ending is open, clearly setting up a second season, which frustrated some viewers. But honestly, given the story being told, a neat bow ending would have felt false.
Here’s the thing: lots of people won’t like this show. It’s divisive by design. But Thai BL needed someone to push boundaries beyond just “how steamy can we make the NC scenes?” This show asked “what if BL could be legitimately dark and violent?” and committed fully to that.
Watch this if: You’re tired of fluffy BL, you love revenge thrillers, or you want something that takes risks.
9. My Magic Prophecy
Rating:8.5/10
Episodes: 10
Where to Watch: GMMTV
Aired: 2025
When Science Meets Spirituality (And They Kiss About It)
Sometimes you want deep, complex storytelling. Sometimes you want a cute premise executed well. My Magic Prophecy is solidly in the second category.
A skeptical ICU doctor who believes in evidence-based everything meets a tarot reader who can actually see the future. The tarot reader foresees deadly misfortune coming for the doctor and decides to intervene. The doctor thinks it’s nonsense. You can guess where this goes.
Why it’s fun:
The opposites-attract dynamic is a classic for a reason, and the rationalist/mystic pairing gives it a fresh spin. Watching Mr. Science try to explain away prophecies that keep coming true is entertaining in a “when will you learn?” kind of way.
The hospital setting grounds the more fantastical elements. Medical emergencies provide real-world stakes for the prophetic warnings.
The tarot aesthetic is visually interesting. Card imagery, mystical symbolism, fortune-telling scenes all give the show a distinctive look beyond typical BL settings.
It’s not trying to reinvent the wheel. It knows exactly what it is (a lighter supernatural romance) and executes that premise well. Sometimes that’s all you need.
The gradual shift from skepticism to belief is handled better than I expected. It doesn’t happen too fast, and the doctor doesn’t become suddenly credulous. He’s convinced by accumulated evidence, which feels more true to character.
Watch this if: You want something lighter after Khemjira’s horror, you’re into tarot and mysticism, or you enjoy opposites-attract romance.
10. Jack & Joker: U Steal My Heart
Rating: 9.0/10
Episodes: 12
Where to Watch: iQIYI
Aired: 2025
Stars: Yin Anan Wong, War Wanarat Ratsameerat
The Heist BL That Actually Made Me Care About Stealing
When I heard “heist BL,” I expected camp. What I got was surprisingly heartfelt storytelling wrapped in a Robin Hood aesthetic, featuring one of Thai BL’s most beloved couples returning to screens.
Jack is a former thief trying to go straight, working odd jobs to make ends meet. Joker is a debt collector with his own complicated past. When circumstances force Jack back into his old life, he and Joker form an unlikely partnership, stealing from the rich to help their struggling community.
Why it surprised me:
YinWar’s chemistry is undeniable. They’ve worked together before, and that familiarity translates into performances that feel lived-in and natural. The banter is quick, the emotional beats land without feeling forced, and you believe these two have history even when the plot says they’re just meeting.
The heist elements are actually well-planned. This isn’t just “they steal stuff because plot.” There’s strategy, consequences, moral questions about whether stealing can be justified. The show doesn’t shy away from the reality that what they’re doing is illegal, even if their motivations are noble.
What got me emotionally was how it handles poverty and class disparity. Jack isn’t stealing for fun or excitement, he’s doing it because the system has failed people he cares about. The show explores economic inequality without becoming preachy, weaving social commentary into an entertaining narrative.
The supporting cast is strong. Jack’s community feels real, populated with characters who have their own struggles and personalities beyond just being background for the main couple’s romance.
And look, the action sequences are genuinely fun. Chase scenes, close calls, the tension of almost getting caught. It brings energy that keeps the show moving even during slower emotional moments.
Watch this if: You love heist stories, you’re a YinWar fan, or you want BL that tackles social issues while remaining entertaining.
Honorable Mentions (Because 10 Wasn’t Enough)
Love Design broke ground for GL (Girls’ Love) with Jane Methika’s incredible performance. If I was doing a GL list, this would absolutely be on it.
Mad Unicorn starring Ice Natara tapped into startup culture and entrepreneurship in ways I didn’t expect from Thai drama.
Leap Day with Gun Atthaphan featured brilliant portrayal of an autistic character and destroyed me emotionally in ways I’m still processing.
Rabbit on the Moon gave us mature romance between adults dealing with actual adult problems like career ambition versus relationship needs.
What Actually Changed in 2025?
The Money Got Real
Remember when Thai BL meant iPhone-filmed web series with questionable lighting? Yeah, those days are long gone. 2025 budgets were INSANE. WeTV, iQIYI, and Netflix competed aggressively, which meant more money going into production design, cinematography, effects, everything.
Khemjira’s supernatural sequences look like they belong in theaters. Top Form’s lighting and framing rival actual films. Even mid-tier productions looked better than top-tier stuff from just a few years ago.
Genre Diversity Exploded
We got horror-romance, heist thriller, vampire fantasy, royal intrigue, urban revenge, startup drama. The “two boys in university fall in love” template finally got retired (or at least supplemented with actual variety).
Acting Became Actually Good
I know that sounds mean to earlier BL actors, but hear me out. For years, BL acting was…let’s say “enthusiastic but stiff.” 2025 changed that. Boom in Top Form delivered legitimate award-worthy performance. The Khemjira ensemble nailed complex emotional and horror beats. Even in lighter shows, the acting felt natural.
Part of this is better casting (picking actors for talent, not just looks and social media following). Part is better direction. Part is scripts that give actors something real to work with.
Streaming Wars Benefited Us
When Netflix, WeTV, and iQIYI all want Thai BL content, creators can negotiate better budgets and more creative freedom. Competition drove quality up across the board.
International Attention Brought Investment
Thai BL going global meant international co-productions (like The Bangkok Boy’s Thai-Korean team), bigger budgets, and creators knowing they’re making content for worldwide audiences.
Where to Actually Watch This Stuff
WeTV has most GMMTV productions including Top Form. They offer free trials and both TV and uncut versions.
iQIYI is essential for Khemjira and other exclusive content. The uncut versions are worth the subscription.
Netflix is hit or miss for Thai BL but has select high-budget series worth checking out.
GagaOOLala specializes in LGBTQ+ content including The Bangkok Boy. Smaller catalog but curated well.
Viu has various Thai dramas including some BL, though their BL selection is smaller.
YouTube still hosts some series with ads, though fewer as platforms grab exclusivity.
Pro tip: Most platforms offer free trials. I rotate subscriptions monthly to catch different shows without paying for everything simultaneously. Also, “TV versions” air on broadcast channels, but “uncut versions” on streaming platforms include extended scenes (usually more intimate content).
Final Thoughts (Because I Have Feelings)
2025 broke me in the best way. I started the year casually watching BL as background noise. I ended it emotionally invested in fictional characters to an probably unhealthy degree, yelling about production quality on Twitter, and converting friends to Thai BL by forcing them to watch Top Form.
This was the year Thai BL stopped apologizing for existing. Stopped settling for “good enough for BL.” Just became…good. Great, even.
From Top Form’s devastating performances to Khemjira’s cultural authenticity, from The Ex-Morning’s mature second chances to Jack & Joker’s socially conscious heist narrative, 2025 proved Thai creators can do literally anything when given resources and creative freedom.
Whether you’re into supernatural folklore, showbiz drama, royal romance, heist thrillers, coming-of-age stories, or vampire fantasy, there’s something exceptional waiting for you in 2025’s lineup.
The question isn’t whether Thai BL has arrived. It’s where this momentum takes us next. If 2025 taught us anything, it’s that Thai BL can surprise us, challenge us, and consistently exceed our expectations.
Now if you’ll excuse me, I need to go rewatch Top Form episode 8 and cry again.
What was your favorite 2025 Thai BL? Did I miss any that destroyed you? Let me know in the comments because I’m always looking for recommendations!
