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It is soooo great that I don't care for the bad parts
There are two features I don't like in this series.First, the song effects are really annoying at the beginning. The worst is the first episode, but these effects vanish at some point. If it is a problem for you (as it was for me), skip them.
Second, there are some unnecessarily long scenes. You may skip them too.
The thing is that these bad aspects are irrelevant since the good parts are really iconic. This series counts with some of the greatest moments from BLs. I strongly recommend anyone to watch it.
I'll detail some aspects below (don't read if you don't want SPOILERS).
- There is a moment where the main leads get out of the closet for their families. The approach for this subject is really good. I watched a lot of LGBTQ movies and series, and I found this perspective unique and touching.
- The heterosexual couple is really cool and charismatic.
- There is an older man and he is bisexual. That is really uncommon in BLs and it was very good too.
- We get to know more about the BL industry and about the fandom.
- The reunion of the main couple after a time skip is really touching. It was the most remarkable scene of the type that I have ever seen.
- That ending in the restaurant is iconic.
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Never Thought I'd See a Potato Cry
Never have I ever had the urge to punch a crying person in the mouth. Nah, Aoey is now challenging for the most punch worthy bl character ever. His crying face just vex me. How you gon' look like a boiled potato and a fish at the same time while crying? Arrggg, I couldn't stand him for one second.And the Dafug was up with that ending? My arse expecting to see the aftermath of the twitter trends, what became of that annoying crying potato. Instead they spend it with ridiculous jabs. I did not laugh once, not even putting Gene in that snow white outfit and having him look like a blowfish got me to laugh. And to think they made me relive Until We Meet Again!!
I wanted to see if the public accepted them or they are still split. If they found out about Aoey being buttshit crazy. If he grew old and alone like he deserves. If Hin's book became popular, so he can finally shut up about being poor while living in an apartment with a view. Instead the director used the screen time to show us that one random woman. (It occurs to me she's might be the author of the novel this is based on) but so what? I wanted a satisfying ending not whatever the eff that was.
And LOL, why was their family in front of the TV watching that press conference holding hands, and acting like they were watching a competition show and waiting for the host to announce the winner? Like, peoples, breathe, you already know the answer to whether they were dating or not.
Up until the last 10 or so minutes, I was vibing with this show. But I felt so dissatisfied and disappointed with the ending. Yes, the leads got back together, sure, cute, good for them, love wins, unicorns. But what was the aftermath? Arrggg, I hate when I watch a show and the ending disappoints me. After Game of Thrones, I told myself to read reviews before starting any show, but I rushed into this one because of UP, and now here we are. Somehow, I blame this on Ming.
I wanted to write a full review and just rant about Aoey and how he deserves to be punch in the throat, but after that ending, I can't even be bothered. This show has wasted enough of my time, not going to give it more.
Anyway, I'll recommend it, it's a good watch, but personally, the ending did not deliver.
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Every BL fan or fujoshi should watch this
This series is about a BL within a BL within a novel that is the BL we're watching. It's confusing, but you'll understand. I really liked Lovely Writer because it is a big metalanguage: It is constantly making critics about the BL industry, what they do for money because of what the fans want and what really happens behind the scenes. Yet they still manage to make a very good romance between the writer and the actor. They didnt give up on many cliches but I could tell they knew what they were doing. There was even a scene at the ending where they break the 4th wall in a way of telling us they know we are watching. This is a must watch because it helps us get into a reality that we didn't stop to think about since sometimes we get stuck in an illusion that every BL couple get along in real life. For that I have a message for the fujoshis: since most of you spend everyday shipping on twitter and forget the actors are real people with real lives, I hope this show will help you realize that there's no reason to be this crazy about a ship and stop arguing about which ship is better. I want them to watch this because it shows the impacts of the crazy fans and they should see for themselves. What I didn't like was the ending 'cause the last episode was very boring and let some issues that got me waiting for closure. Also the actor of Aoey is terrible at crying.Vond je deze recentie nuttig?
MUST WATCH FOR EVERY BL LOVER
Hello. I want to request to all bl drama lovers to watch this. this story genuinely shows what happens behind the scenes in the most positive form. how the actors are in love with someone else but have to pretend to be in a relationship with their co-stars just for viewership. also, when they refuse to do that, the fans blame them for not appreciating thier love. i dont agree with these fans. acting is a different thing but star's personal life is another thing. fans should not force them just for their happiness. as fans, we have a responsibility to make sure our stars are happy whether its with their co-stars or any goddamn person. also, they can love any gender. if he acts in a bl drama, dsnt mean he has to date the same gender. he can love whoever he wants in his life. they act in a bl drama because they respect the lgbtq community and i am proud of such actors.Vond je deze recentie nuttig?
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If consent was a Bl series this would be it
This series is really a feels-good series. The story is good, talks about how it really is in the bl industry. The characters are all spectacular Gene is a cute, shy and fisty lead and Nubsib is sly, mischief and pretty possessive when it comes to Gene. Watching these characters seem like watching a fox chasing a rabbit lol. And the actors did their characters justice with their spectacular acting. They did well with the age gap by making Gene love Nubsib after he was an adult and not making him knew what he was at first. But at the same time, I did feel like it felt too dramatic for nothing at all. Like when Gene was mad at Nubsib for lying about who he was and I like get it but to move out and crying his eyes out was a bit too much. But its good anyways. Also the way they stress on consent in this series is so damn good. No romanticizing accidental or forced kissing. I liked it so much when Nubsib asked for consent everytime he wanted to do something. The Music is also good. Like I said this is feels good drama since there are many cute moments, so I always watch this series again and again when I get bored or need to smile a bit.Vond je deze recentie nuttig?
One of the most groundbreaking series in Thai BL industry
I, as a person, normally ditch Thai BL series when I notice protuding stereotypes, cliches, or internalized homophobia (which is quite common). Lovely Writer felt like an iced soda can on a humid day. With it's good rom-com nature, it also presents other issues underlying within the fandom. Such as the oversexualization and fetishizing of BL couples, seeing them as objects rather than people. Also touching on the topics of the pressure of coming out to parents, and most importantly, CONSENT. This word isn't present much within the fandom, and that's quite upsetting. Normalizing dubious consent and semi-rape isn't what we should do, and it's what's being combatted against in this series. Both of the partners have mutual understandings, know their boundaries, and ask before doing anything even merely trespassing over the boundary line. It's so refreshing and relieving to see this sort of communication with obvious consent (**cough** tharntype **cough**). Their acting and intensity is off the charts, and the plot is actually interesting. One of my all-time favorites! Also a pro, this series is 12 episodes, but each one of them is almost an hour and a half long. You heard me!! So I really hope you give it a watch after this treacherously long review, lolVond je deze recentie nuttig?
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Good with One Exception
I acknowledge this review will have an unpopular opinion.This had a great storyline. This is a BL series that also exposes the many problems with the BL industry. It had an outstanding cast which did a great job portraying their characters. I also like how many of the characters did not have your standard ideas of gender norms. However, there are some problems with the script. There are problems with the story continuity, especially with the age difference between Gene and Nubsib. Here is my unpopular opinion, I have a huge problem with the full ending of the series. I was good until the very end of episode 12 (part 4 of episode 12 if you are watching it on YouTube). This is where I got angry. Yes, I actually got angry about it. The full ending felt very lazy, as if the writer got tired with the series. I felt it also downplayed all of the problems of the BL industry that the series was trying to expose in the previous episodes.
Random Note: There are grammatical/spelling errors with the English subtitles if you are watching it on YouTube.
******Potential Spoiler Alert******
This is more of a recommendation than a spoiler. You should stop watching episode 12 after Nubsib whispers into Gene’s ear about how Gene should end his novel. You are really not going to miss anything by skipped the rest of this episode. This is how they should have ended the series.
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Surprising
Okay so this is the first time I've ever left a review so I'm sorry in advance if it leaves something to be desired.I'll start with this, I absolutely adore Kao (the actor playing Sib). I've thought his acting skill was insane since I saw him in Until We Meet Again back when it first came out.
That being said, I definitely had some issues with it and I will list them as follows:
- I was so invested in the main couple's story that honestly I just skipped through most of the other stuff going on (I saw the important stuff, but sometimes this show really drags on). Like we don't need 10 minutes of everyone crying. We get it, they're sad.
- Honestly there's really no reason why Aoey is as terrible as he is. I get that his family is messed up, but so are a lot of people's. That's not an excuse for being a little sh*t. Deal with your trauma for f*cks sake. Okay! Sorry about that I just really hate stupidly underdeveloped characters. Plus his acting left something to be desired, but again this is just my personal opinion.
-This leads me to my next point which is the tragic idiotic hero trope. Honestly they couldn't have come up with another way to be together without making them split up? You came out to your parents, your friends, and you're starring in a BL show for christ's sake!! Just have a press conference and tell your story. People get over stuff. Saying "I'm willing to break up with you for your happiness" is the lamest excuse in the world. If you love each other, you truly can work things out.
now for what I absolutely LOVED about this show:
- I love the casting choices for Sib and Gene (Tum, Tiffy, the brothers, and the parents were all great castings as well)
- I really love that this show put a focus on the pressure felt by everyone involved in the BL industry. The fact that it is heavily saturated by women authors, that when casting they specifically look for (as they called it) a "bottom", and that when people are shipped together in real life it can have positive and negative effects.
-This show didn't hold back in it's portrayal of fan culture. While I'm sure they could've added more, we saw the impact nonetheless. We have all seen the extremely negative effects of fan behavior and bullying when it comes to actors and ships. If they break up, if they're not seen together enough, if they are with anyone other than their shipped partner, they are harassed.
-This leads me to my final point. I loved that this show centered on a very central theme. The truth about the entertainment industry and its strange views on actual gay people in an place saturated in fake gay relationships. The double standards are absurd!!
Anyways, that's my TedTalk.
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what a brilliant show
I had no clue whatsoever when I started watching but once I did I could not stop. My first Thai drama and my first ever BL drama too. I was blown away by the acting and the familial dynamics and the boy's obsession with older boy. It all felt natural even if a bit weird at times. The thing that I Loved about the show is when leads have to come out to their families and their families reaction are all so..real. As a queer person who is not ashamed of my sexual orientation, lovely writer felt soothing. There was no shame in main leads confession of their sexuality and a clear demand of acceptance because they know they deserve it and it should not have to be asked for. I love that the most.Thanks to lovely writer, i discovered a new work of entertainment.
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THE MOST UNDERRATED BL SERIES EVER
First thing you should know is that I'm one of the late comers. I only just watched this a whole year after it aired.As of the time I'm writing this, I already watched Bad Buddy and Not Me; series that have become some of my all time favourites alongside I Told Sunset About You and My Beautiful Man.
So when I tell you that Lovely Writer is one of the best series I've watched ever, believe me because I just put it in the same category as the ones listed above.
I was initially reluctant to watch this because of the 8.2 rating it had at this time and some negative reviews. But now I'm happy I watched it!
Every BL fan should watch this series.
Storyline: I honestly found no flaw with this. This story is as realistic as can be. Although I believe it could do without the childhood bit, it all still comes together nicely. People who have issues with the storyline are not used to realistic stories. Trust me, if you want realism this drama is it for you.
Also this storyline shows all the dirty drama in the BL world and teaches us BL fans to do better.
Acting: Wheew I'm in love with Up. Up is a FANTASTIC actor. His expressions, mannerisms and even the way he talks are perfect. Kao also did a fantastic job here and they had so much chemistry.
Other cast members were also pleasant to watch and I don't remember watching any cringe scenes.
Chemistry: To be honest, I wasn't really feeling the chemistry in the first episode. But from episode 2 till the end? Pure flames! The way Nubsib looks at and cares for Gene makes me blush and embarrassed in a good way. I love how Gene reacts too.
They showed us just one sex scene but o boyyyyy?????? It was honestly more of love-making than sex. Idk how to put it but if you watch it you'd understand.
Consent: I've literally never watched any other BL that affirms consent like Lovely Writer does. At every step of the way, consent was guaranteed. Kao was such a beautiful lover.
I don't know how else to say it but please watch this drama. You will love it.
Also, I really can't wait to see Up in another series ?
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Every BL fan should watch this series at least once!
The actors did a great job, the story is unique and really good, the characters break stereotypes and even the “villain” of the story has depth and understandable reasons for their actions.Gene (the main character) was definitely my favorite. He is clever, kind, selfless, mature and he doesn’t let people pull him into their drama or walk all over him. He feels like a real life person.
‘Lovely Writer’ does an amazing job at calling out the issues surrounding bl series and the industry. It’s the inside view into the life of bl actors that I didn’t know I needed or wanted in my life but I DO. I really think everyone that enjoys bl’s need to watch this!
Despite bringing up quite a lot of problems it still manages to retain an air of humor and cuteness. It’s a well balanced series and I’m definitely going to watch it again in the future.
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Sweet romantic comedy highlighting some of the serious issues in the BL industry
When I first saw the trailer, honestly I wasn't expecting much. Also, initially, I had this perception that the Lovely writer series might be similar to "WHY'R U? the series" which made me actually dismiss the idea of even watching it. But, THANK GOD, one day I was bored and thought to give this series a try, and my goodness, my whole belief of judging a book by its cover flushed out in the drain at that moment. The series is amazing and can be considered one of the "Rarest Gem" in the BL industry.Below I'll breakdown the review for you all;
STORY (10/10)
The main plot is actually very simple and well scripted, but it was various themes and elements that actually made the series wholesome and yet different from any of the previous BL series. I love how they have highlighted how BL fandom is more into fan service rather than story and quality and they were pretty straightforward about it too. When it came to Gene's boss, she would always emphasize on H scenes rather than the story, and Gene as a writer would be rather distressed about it as it would hamper the quality of the story. I somehow felt bad for Gene as he couldn't publish the work which he actually wanted even though his BL novels have been trending in the Industry apparently. The actual story starts when Gene meet Nubsib in the audition which happens in the 1st episode. I found the story pacing to be perfect with each episode so well scripted and directed that you would be ready to invest your whole day in this series without even fast-forwarding it. I love how they have even brought up the family issue i.e when your parents find out that you are gay, I won't say that it applies to all but it is kind of realistic and shown in a positive light which will just make you emotional. The issue in the BL industry of demanding the cast members to offer fan service and prohibit dating other than your series partner had just enraged me. The showrunners had done an excellent job in delivering the message that such ideas can have a negative impact on just so many people, even aggravating mental health issues. I absolutely hated seeing my poor Gene depressed. Lovely writer has done an excellent job in touching some of the sensitive issues pertaining in the BL Industry.
CHARACTERS AND ACTING ( 9/10)
I absolutely loved Gene. I have never watched any previous work of Up so I had basically no clue about his acting. But I would just say that he did 100% justice to the character. I love how his character broke so many stereotypes, like for example is it really necessary to be a female to write a best-selling BL novel. You don't have to be gay to write gay romance. But yes, he does fall head over heels for a guy. I personally perceive his character to be an introvert who is stern and adamant when it comes to making decisions thus shown in having a cold exterior but is actually timid and kind. I absolutely loved his relationship with his father. You can say they are like any other typical father and son duo, with his father being the quiet and strict but is actually caring and the son being not so open about his stuff, likes to live alone with his privacy but inwardly seeks his father's approval. I think that is why it was important for Gene to come out to his father and seeks his acceptance. I love how he always gets spoiled by Nubsib, but at the end of the day, it is he who is more mature than him. I absolutely hated when Gene broke up with Nubsib, but it was a necessity given the circumstances. And acting on emotions would then make the situation worse. But I am glad the series ended on a happy note.
Throughout the series, I actually saw gradual evolution in Kao's acting as Nubsib. The reason I couldn't rate this series 10/10 in terms of acting is because of him. Initially, with Kao's acting, there was always something that just bothered me but as the series progressed his acting improved. He very well acted Nubsib as a character, I loved how he was 2 faced person when it came to others and Gene. He is always trying his best to show a better version of himself to Gene while just not caring about others including Tum.
The chemistry between Up and Kao was just off the charts, I could literally feel butterflies in my stomach when it came to both of them. And I would always have this smile on my face whenever I saw them together.
Hin is actually my favorite character in the series. After watching him, I was like, everyone deserves Hin as a friend and colleague in their lives. Kenji's acting just melted my heart. I love how he respects Gene as a mentor and as a friend. I loved how the director even showed his side of the story as he has been struggling with his career. Hin's smiling demeanor is sure to warm your heart but then thinking back about all his struggles just makes me cry. I loved how he chose his moral and loyalty towards Gene when given a choice. Thank God he wasn't fired from his job.
Gene's parents - I think everyone needs a parent like Gene's. They are so understanding, not only towards their children but also towards each other as a partner. When I came to the real reason why Gene's dad was so against Gene's relationship, I choked. I was genuinely shocked when I came to know that Gene's mother knew about his past and was very understanding about it. They totally showed the world that everything could be solved without unnecessary drama. After everything gets solved between Gene and his dad, they established a level of understanding and trust which just warmed my heart. Also kudos to Gene's mom for being so understanding and supportive towards her family member.
Tum and Tiffy - I dub them as an unconventional couple beating all kinds of stereotypes. Tum being good at sewing, having immense knowledge about the make-up products and so on. And Tiffy being a badass riding a motorbike and knowing how to fix a car.
Ae - I only feel pity for him, that's the first thing that came to my mind when I completed the whole series. For all the troubles he caused between Gene and Nubsib's relationship, I wanted to smack him at that point. He is a very lonely character having a bad relationship with his family which I guess to a certain extent had negatively affected his personality. Often during our difficult times, we are compelled to take wrong decisions and bound to hurt people who genuinely care for us. Ae is a perfect example of that. I believe despite his struggles and family issues if he had made the right decision then things would have turned out to be different for him. In spite of such issues, nothing gives a person the right to intervene in other people's business. For all the bad stuff he did karma did bite him in the end.
The rest of the cast members including the ones who played the younger versions of Gene and Nubsib did an excellent job in portraying their characters.
DIRECTION (10/10)
I have to create a separate paragraph for the main force who made the success of the series possible. Remember the name of the director guys, "Tee Bundit Sintanaparadee". Whenever you will be seeing his name in any of the series just blindly watch the series without going through the cast list or synopsis. He has the power in bringing about the best in the actors and the characters. He has a way of story telling which lets the audience know that no one is evil or bad, it is just the circumstances which compels a person to make the wrong decision. Speficially speaking of Ae, the direction along with the acting made it possible to show us several grey shades of the character.
REWATCH VALUE (10/10)
I have already watched it thrice and I am gonna keep on watching it again and again because it is that good to watch.
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