Escritor Adorável (2021)

Probably one of the best BL dramas in recent years

I could gush about this drama forever and honestly, I probably will.

The concept is fresh, very insightful and NEEDED. We needed a BL drama like this - that lays open how toxic the industry is, how much pressuring and discomfort there is behind the scene, how both writers and actors of BL stories get pushed way past their comfort zones for the sake of "the fans".
I adored this show, I loved the characters, I loved the development not just of Gene and Sib's relationship but of their coming out, of the double standarts, the hypocrisy, the shared learning.

Personally I found the angsty point of season 11 quite unneeded and it didn't make much sense to me when looking back at how Gene had been portrayed up until that point.

Nubsib is a fantastic character. I was initially a little concerned because his stalker-like tendencies creeped me out somewhat but I was glad they cleared up that this wasn't an obsession since childhood that he never got over, but just a crush he revisited when already an adult - that made much more sense to me. His tendency to be caring and so patient toward Gene, yet so protective and steadfast in their relationship was wonderful to see, not to mention his constant need for consent (a first in BL if I'm not wrong). I adored him when he was soft and pouty, and I loved him when he was straight-forward and outraged at others wanting to meddle in his relationship.

Gene too brought so much to the story and I loved going through his confusion and self-denial with him.

One thing I didn't like is something I just highly dislike in general:
The whole use of children to show how close they were in childhood. It's creepy and inappropriate to me and I really don't like it.

Leia Mais

A BL show that’s about a BL show that’s about a BL novel

I started watching this with low expectations, thinking that it would be a ‘filler’ while waiting for other BLs. It turned out to be one of my favourite series.

It launches into a refreshing critique of the BL industry, offering a glimpse into the negative impact of toxic fan culture and taking a subtle dig at BL tropes that have become commonplace, all without succumbing to the very criticisms it explores.

But hey, I’m no expert critic – I’m here to enjoy a romance storyline unfold between Gene and Nubsib. So incisive commentary on the BL industry aside, does Lovely Writer deliver as a sweet love story? Yes, definitely.

I loved watching how Nubsib was always so soft and thoughtful towards Gene, and how Gene would get shy and bothered by his advances. I was also surprisingly invested in the second couple, Tiffy and Tum.

Overall, I liked how each character was carefully constructed – from the main couple to their friends and family, and how thoughtful the entire series was.

Read my full review here: https://asianblreviews.wordpress.com/2021/12/11/lovely-writer-2021/

Leia Mais

2021's Best BL

As the headline says, it really is a one of kind series that is pure wonderful in every way. It's refreshing.
The plot exposes the entertainment industry's dirty secrets that only the insiders would know. This is a factor that would draw fans in because it's also a new setting other than your regular highschool/university love type of BL.
One thing I absolutely love about this BL is that it focuses on CONSENT, which is rare because many series have non-consensual scenes and people think it's okay. Nubsib constantly asking Gene for consent to kiss, hug, hold him, etc is really cute.
The cast is also a surprise! I didn't imagine 2 straight looking men would actually play a couple that would wreck the BL fandom. Love it!
The OSTs aren't my type so I would rank it lower but in each scene the music is suitable for it and makes it have more ~feel~.
Rewatch value: definitely would rewatch it someday when I'm bored. Just because it is that good too.

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If Only I Had More Stars to Give!

This BL passed my expectations in all my criteria. I admit I am easy to please, but I watch them all (regardless of reviews) and have the experience to compare.
Once again, I give a 10 star to any show that makes me "marathon" it and has a good ending. Check, Check!
Beautiful actors/actresses who can actually bring a character to life, Check
Sexy stuff and kiss scenes, Check Check Check!!!
The ML's were so lovable, but so many other characters made every episode great. I laughed, cried, and felt nervous almost all of the time. I literally wanted to give people hugs multiple times and even cried a couple of times. Yeah, they got me!
I agree that it was great having a different theme and I understand people get tired of the same school-themed BL, but I will admit that I watch them all. I will also admit that I would watch"Bad Engineer" if it was a thing, especially if Sib play's the Bully! I know I can't be the only person here that saw them acting on set and thought, "I want to watch that". I guess you could say it was a dig at the norms, but to a fan like me, it was like an easter egg and just another way this series gave me everything I wanted.

My only regret is waiting so long to watch this. I passed it up many times because the summary reminded me of some of the earlier BL series and movies that I watched but didn't love. This is easily now one of my favorites worldwide. This will be a hard act to follow. I pray 2022 brings it.

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Should be watched at least once

I've known about this series since the first teasers arrived on YouTube. What the trailers promised me was a story about the actual world of BL series made in Thailand: the work behind the scenes, the way the novels are written and published, the relationship between the audience and the creators, and even the harsh truth about the industry. While I do like BL series and I watched multiple shows, I'm not part of the fandom and I can't say that I know much about it, so I was looking forward to this series especially as an eye-opener for what do the actors, the writers and more in general the people in the industry have to go through.

In the end, I got exactly what I was expecting: a cute story that also showed the multiple facets of the BL series that I love so much. From this point of view, this might be considered a flaw: there was nothing about this story that caught me by surprise or that I didn't expect to happen. It was satisfying to watch and a cute story for sure, but I'm afraid that I can't praise much else about the story. A couple of things were left without a clear ending in the end, but I haven't read the novel, so I'm giving it the benefit of the doubt and I'll just assume that there wasn't the chance to show everything properly in just 12 episodes. There's little angst and lots of fluff, which is something that I personally love, but there's also enough conflicts to make the story interesting.
The acting was VERY good, and so was the characterization. The characters have their own multiple facets and I can't think of a single character that was left with a one-dimensional personality. The chemistry between the two main characters was especially good: at no point of the series I felt like there was the tiniest bit of awkwardness in their moments together. Most of all, I was impressed by the acting from the rest of the cast: perhaps I'm too used to be let down when it comes to secondary roles, but everyone did a great job and I felt completely immersed in the story whenever I watched a new episode.

In conclusion, while I wouldn't call this the best BL ever or a favorite, it's definitely a good series that deserves to be watched at least once. I enjoyed myself while watching and it was interesting to watch a show that doesn't follow one of the usual plotlines that have been used so many times in other BL series.

Leia Mais

Ah, yes, quality content.

It was a pleasant surprise, to be honest. I've seen so many dramas already that I'm kind of used to (and a little tired of) seeing the same tropes repeating over and over again, so you can imagine how my mood took a turn for the better once I noticed that the story was opening up to new content. One in every twenty dramas turns out really good!

You know what? I watched this right after TharnType 2 and, honestly, anything you watch after that mess is going to look glorious in comparison. But I promise I am not being bias here. I genuinely, from the bottom of my heart think this drama was a very much needed change in the BL genre and I'm very content with it.

~Story:
Captivating. You got me hooked up once you showed me this wasn't going to be set at an university, so that's a good start. Some of the characters were still studying, but the story itself didn't touch upon that side of their lives. The biggest highlight about it is how realistic and relatable it felt compared to what you may be used to. Either the author/writers had personal experience, or they did their homework very well because this is, to me, the most relatable series so far. We had plot twists that left me shook and a triggering reality that I never understood why people make such a fuss about it. Why do people get so mad to the point of making a scandal when an idol is confirmed to be in a relationship? Probably one of the pettiest things to be upset about and my gay ass will never make an effort to understand people like this because they are not worth anyone's time.

By the way, whatever the hell drama they were recording within the drama was terrible. One part of me thinks the author was trying to make fun of all those dramas that are the same damn thing and, if that's the case, I love her. Get them, Jade!

~Cast:
What is this? Professionalism!? IN THIS ECONOMY!? The audacity!

I always wonder: if you can find actors this good, why do some dramas hire such horrible ones? Make it make sense! Let's go through the main cast, though:

~Gene/Nubsib: From the promo image, I knew Kao was going to do a good job. His performance in Until We Meet Again was pretty damn good and, even though I was left traumatized back then, he didn't disappoint me in the slightest. Up was also very good. A little too much some times, but he didn't let down. The chemistry was excellent between them.
The only time when I felt it was too much is on the episode he got really angry. It was a very petty reason that didn't require such level of anger, to be honest. I think the feelings would have been expressed better if he had just straight up punch Gene.

~Aey: I. LOVE. THIS. ASSHOLE. SO. DAMN. MUCH! This character was so well written and with a solid personality that you could tell exactly what type of guy he was going to be. Bruce did a very good job, specially with his facial expressions that unveiled more about the inner emotions of Aey. There were some things here and there that were missing, like, we needed to have a little bit more of his story to figure out why he did certain actions. For example, I had no clue what were his intentions with the livestream scene.
The episode with the family dinner was so good. I just love how good this drama was at building tension and then making it explode. Props to the director.
I related the most with him because, I mean, I am this character. I already saw my future and I can't complain because I probably deserve it hahahaha!

~Tiffy: Honorable mention because she's so unbelievably beautiful. I love a character that's unique and she definitely was something that you don't usually see often.

~The author: Girl, i just knew it as soon as I saw her. It was probably the most wholesome moment in the series and for some reason I was so close to crying. First of all, she's absolutely adorable and there's just something about her looking at her babies from across the room that felt so touching. I can only imagine the pride one could feel by seeing your characters that you spent so much time working on being brought to life by two amazing actors.

~Editing and Pacing:
I am not a big fan of hour-long episodes, but this one is an exception. Some things were dragged for a little too long and that is the biggest downside of this drama. The editing was good and consistent making the story flow nicely and even. I do wish, though, that they didn't focused on their past on just one episode. I would've preferred if we had bits and pieces through the episodes and then connect those with the moment, but that's just a preference of mine.

Mama this show has everything: Good plot, excellent cast, plot twists, trips to the past, truths and lies, male titties, dat bitch, absolutely horrible haircuts, petty scandals by petty fandom, brushing your teeth without wetting the paste first. I mean, what else could you want? I highly recommend this drama, specially if it's your first time or if you're bored by the copy paste that most BL dramas are lately. This one is genuinely so good.

Leia Mais

Very good and could have been excellent.

First, let me start by saying how much I admire the makers of this series for taking on dealing with the ugly underbelly of the industry they work in. And then balancing this darkness with what is largely a light and lovely love story, with actors that are just right for their parts.
It should have gotten a 10 stars from me, and it would have if it was 10 episodes instead of 12. As much as I enjoyed watching the bad guy crying and sulking, at one point there was just too much of it. The whole series could have benefited from better editing and a tighter pace.
Still, the series was very good and I've never seen a happy ending as spectacular or unique as the one they gave us!

Leia Mais

definitely the best thai BL i've watched!

this has a really really nice story, i love it. all the characters were really well written and i liked how in throughout the series, it subtly points out flaws and problems in most BL series, it shows that what you see on screen is not everything that happens behind. in the end BL actors are still actors, the character they play are just fictional, etc. i liked how it shows problems that happen in the entertainment industry, and as well as the in the lives of those who play LGBTQ+ characters/people who ARE in the LGBTQ+ community. the writer did really well.the cast were amazing, all the actors did really well and the series was well-directed. the actor who played aey really did well, he made me want to punch him in the damn face every time he appeared LMAO. and props to all the crew who helped made this series, all did very well. overall, i love it, and i definitely recommend this :)

Leia Mais

Must Watch !

Since I don’t have enough time to write a long review yet because of time constraints. I’m going to put in some of my main thoughts on Lovely Writer The Series.

I really did like Lovely Writer for what it stood for even if it lacked some things. The two major things that bothered me were:

Some of the Scenes were just so unnecessarily long. They did not need to show us them staring at each other for 10 minutes where they 2 or 3 sentences. We get it. Halfway through the show I started fast forwarding these long crying scenes or staring scenes making the ep take 40 minutes instead of 1h 20m.

“Wolf in sheep’s clothes” was it? By this metaphor I felt like we were going to get… more I guess. With all this mystery and dark aura around Nubsib, I expected more than him hiding the fact that they knew each other. But hey, at least nothing ground breaking.

- Aoey just annoyed the shit out of me. Kudos to the actor really. For me I always find the praise for antagonist actors a bit too much. Because it’s very easy for me to dislike someone and it’s also very easy to be mean. So acting out a bad character isn’t ground breaking for me. But Bruce did so well with Aoey that I really just hated the character to my bones. I think the way it ended with Aoey is pretty good because well, realism thank you. It’s not because you have a bad family background that you can ruin other people’s lives.

- Tiffy did bother me with how much she did not want to be stereotyped but was okay assuming things about Tum and stereotyping him. They never really explained what was happening there but I’ll let it slide.

I am letting any plot holes slide just because what Lovely Writer stood for is kind of revolutionary and maybe even paved the way for others. If you think about it, Lovely Writer took a risk with what they showed, they showed us the reality as much as they could.

I truly think Lovely Writer is a must watch, not for the love and romance plot but for everything else. From toxicity, social media, abuse of power, money, family, personalities, lies, gender norms, sexuality, hopes and dreams, hard work, identity, dangers of shipping and personal life.

Leia Mais

Fresh, New and Just An Amazing Experience.

Starting with the story, this has to have one of the most well written plots I have seen in BL and trust me, I have seen a lot, some of the plots were good but the relationship was toxic and IM SO GLAD THIS SERIES DID WHAT IT DID.

THIS IS GOING TO CONTAIN SPOILERS SO ALL I FAN SAY IS: I WOULD HIGHLY RECOMMEND.

I loved all of the characters, even the antagonists and the depth that each character had made them so much more charming to me. Aoey was such a pathetic and pitiful character, I just had absolutely no way I can hate him, the entirety of the fact that he's a bad person and he KNOWS how horrible he is both breaks my heart and makes me like him more.

I adore how this series tackled some very sensitive topics that are barely talked about and how it simply called out the hypocrisy of the BL industry, from the management and system to the fans, as a BL fan, this opened my eyes so much and I'm so happy it did.

The fact that they addressed how harmful NC scenes are?? Made me so happy, I have never liked NC scenes and honestly I don't think anyone should. The entire bit of "My Engineer" was too real... Really really too real, That shows how harmful those kinds of shows are.

On a random note, I love how Gene commented on BL being "just a fantasy", That was so true on so many levels and it drives me crazy.

Also, Gene's dad is Bisexual? Damn, that's just.. it's amazing, I swear to god, this representation was top notch, I was so happy to see a bisexual character and the coming out episode just made me cry.

ALSO CAN WE TALK ABOUT TIFFY AND TUM?? THIS TYPE OF REPRESENTATION, THIS TYPE OF RELATIONSHIP WAS ALL I EVER NEEDED IN LIFE. I just completely adore their relationship, one thing I have a problem with is Tiffy's audacity to just assume Tim's sexuality ??? I didn't like that, BUT WHEN HE RAPPED-

As much as I loved this story, I will have to admit that there were some pretty.. boring scenes and stuff that felt like they were empty, I haven't skipped almost any scene but there were some parts that felt empty and kind of unnecessary.

Now for the casting, I LOVED IT. The characters were so perfectly alligned with the actors, I loved every actor and I swear, only like 2 seconds in did I comment on the actors' visuals.

Kao's visuals will never fail to make my jaw drop, He is so incredibly handsome and I honestly loved his acting too.

And Up, Up is so adorable and I just couldn't get enough of his astronomical acting skills.

The osts were also super catchy but I didn't like them as much as I would usually like most osts, REGARDLESS, I loved this show.

AND THE ENDING, THE ENDING MADE ME SO EUPHORIC OH MY GOD I FEEL LIKE IM FLOATING. I swear I was crying not long before the ending, The way the characters broke the fourth wall was so SMART, the creativity of the writer of this show is amazing.

Leia Mais

extra cute

OK SO the plot idea is so great and storyline progressed so well!! i literally LOVED every character's story!! it's extra extra rare for me to feel this way towards a drama, especially BL. I LOVE SibGene, TumTiffy, even Hin's story! every character has depth and their relationship is so HEALTHY. that's a freaking big point right there. At first, i really felt weird towards nubsib bc he seemed to be so stubborn and pushy, but he actually was not :DD

too bad that aoey didn't get his happy ending tho :( ik he made a real big mistake but baby boi had been thru a lot too :(( he just wanted some attention, but why didn't he just accept mhok's love then... this one is confusing tbh, maybe it's bc of the lack of backstory to aoey's past..? i'm guessing that the author has another story that'll e focused on them..

The casting....... NO COMMENT, kao and up's acting was off the charts! they literally did a super great job acting as their character as well as a couple in love. Their love scenes from pick-up lines to steamy kisses were not awkward AT ALL. i was actually quite surprised because there were A DAMN LOTSSSS of kiss scenes but every scene rlly looked superrr natural!!
the other actors and actreeses did a very good job as well!!

Cinematography and filmography was pretty good. the graphic designs was also cute. the ost was actually a bit catchy, but i don't really like it. Literallhy the only flaw it has, i guess?

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