Battle of the Writers

IT WAS SPICYYY ??

Im sorry, idc what ANYBODY SAYS but literally the chemistry between tutoryim WAS CRAAAAZYYY i fucking loved EVERY MINUTE OF IT! I first saw a small clip of it on Instagram and instantly KNEW i had to watch it when i saw that make out scene. They are so far THE BEST kissers i have seen in any asian drama (i haven't seen much bl dramas im just getting into it but i have seen plentyof romance dramas) but for a bl this was A WIN in my book for my first one. Sure the writing was exactly a masterpiece like other dramas BUUUUUT this drama was fun, wholesome and SPICYYYY at the same time 🔥❤️‍🔥 which i really loved for my first bl drama :)

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I’d have rated it higher if it gave me more

there was too much plot for such a short series. it felt like things were dropped in for the creator’s sake then tossed out just as quickly to get back to the main story. I like Yim and Tutor too much to give this a lower score but this show didn’t give them enough room to flesh out the story. I honestly didn’t know half the characters name by the last episode. another annoying factor that bothered me is that most of the conflicts are built up and then it’s immediately forgotten. that could be due to the brief nature of the series but it made it easier to not follow any side characters close enough to comprehend their plot lines.

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It's a pretty good story, just a few things...

One of my favourite bl pairings is TutorYim, lately, they have been in many great bl's, unlike, in my opinion, back in the days. I loveddd this story and as a writer with 5+ years of experience it also made me really inspired. In the first episode they clearly used ai, I think that's a bit disappointing but I never saw it again after that, I think they realised their mistake. One of the things I find rather disappointing is that it's super hard to follow the story they're writing, it's really unclear and just feels like small fillers. I just wish it was more clear what the Storie were about instead of just random scene's.

Aside from that, this is one of my favourite tropes, and I still very much love this series. there's just a few disappointments but I do recommend this series!

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Despite it's flaws it was an enjoyable watch!

This also had a fun Same-sex Marriage has been passed moment where i had to pause and look it up and it was true!!!! Congrats!!!!!! Now i am just waiting for the rest of the world to catch up ;)
If you are just looking for a fun watch and nothing to serious this is for you!
A short summery - When a writer is accused of plagiarism he finds the write after a series of mishaps and the two become friends even moving in with each other and fall in love while working on a new book with their friends.
As a writer myself i was excited for this drama but due to the main couples last drama i was hesitant to watch it. But in my search for new completed BL series this one came to mind and i thought i would try it out and am glad i did. This is by no means the best bl but it was fun and though there was a bit of cringe and a lot of the couples are rushed (WE NEED Pie and Ozone to have a drama, i was obsessed. I adore the cold guy who is wife/husband obsessed lol) Not to mention one just randomly got married without much setup!
It was however beautiful looking and cinematic, i loved the pov shots during confessions. It reminds me a lot of the recent rise in vertical Chinese mini dramas with the mix of the modern story and historical one.
The story though a little clunky and but still had me giggling like a school girl for the romance. As an avid reader who loves to gossip about books i so badly wanted to bust in there and gossip about the book with them and the readers lol
Now for some complaints, the broached a lot of topics in this show and i am happy to see it but wish they had gone further. As a writer myself there where a lot of flaws in the story and characters if you cant stand stuff like that this may not be for you but i truly enjoyed its wackiness that i have come to love from thai dramas, lol i mean who comes up with this stuff lol getting high off mushrooms! I would ban him from cooking!
But all in all a fair drama i think you should watch one weekend when you have nothing better to do!

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I found it very enjoyable!!

Okay, so some of the reviews I'm reading are not very good concerning the show and so the stars are lower than I expected. I personally enjoyed it. Now, some parts of it may have been a little cliched but other than that it was pretty enjoyable. The main couple has always had good chemistry with their acting abilities toward each other. I only had one issue with the main couple and it was during their intimate scene in episode 9; the kissing was all wrong! I mean who kisses like that?

And then there was the second couple the editor/book writer couple. First of all, the guy that got to play the editor is absolutely gorgeous and they have pretty good chemistry as well. However, their kissing scenes are terrible! It was almost like the guy who writes the books in this TV series (as I don't know his real name), didn't feel comfortable/look comfortable kissing another guy. It just looked really awkward between the two, but I do like their pairing. Other than these issues, I really found it enjoyable and would definitely watch it again.

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Good Everything but the Story

TutorYim are surely one of a kind pair in this industry. They have an amazing chemistry and a flawless acting perfomance. They're beautiful, talented and such good professionals. Even the side characters had great performances. The production, overall, was also quite stunning! Such creative ways to portray many scenarios! But, when it comes to the backbone of any narrative, the storyline, what in the world is happening? Personally, I enjoy carefree, creative narratives, but this is just chaotic. At some point, I started to think that the real Battle of The Writers was happening in the script team of the show. Bad idea followed by a bad idea and even worse idea. Of course, some things were enjoyable! Truly must give TutorYim the credits for making the few enjoyable moments enjoyable though. The ending, for instance, was quite touching. Also were their moments as children. But, overall... Wow. I think there were just too many things happening at the same time. I truly hope TutorYim get to star a show that can fully match to their potential. They're an amazing couple! The visual effects were surprisingly good, the footage montage, the editing. Visually flawless. In the other hand, I guess I'll never forget P'Jao Samut's dubbed-audio. The budget for everything was there, except for a writer. Which is funny considering the amount of writers portrayed in the show. Well: no hate at all! I got to end the twelve episodes without much issue. It's just that I believe that, if the storyline and the narrative were more solid and well-organized, this would've been such an amazing show. Shout out to everyone!

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Sloppy but sexy

Listen, forget the sloppy story. It really was just all over the place. That being said, the 6 men comprising the 3 couples each really nailed the kissing and NC scenes. The scenes were erotic, but not vulgar and the kissing was some of the most passionate I've seen in a BL. I give each actor A+ for commitment. I just wish Tutor and Yim could get a well-rounded plot in the future. The two of them just nailed the chemistry and kissing in this series and deserve better. On a side note; call me shallow but Mark and Willi just have killer bodies that we got to see on display here, especially Mark! I was glad to finally see Mark have a partner in one of these!! Don't go into this looking for deep story telling and plot, just enjoy the romance.

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As a die hard fan of Tutoryim, I am in awe with this series. I watched this series back in 2024 and dropped it for some reasons but I gave this series another shot and it barely took me 2 days to complete watching it. The story and plot were amazing, I was a bit confused when the group chat scenes popped up but otherwise the plot had potential. This was way better than The Middleman's Love. The actors deserve better rand fair treatment from their company, they have the potential and deserve more recognition. I hope people discover this masterpiece and watch it. The NC scenes felt so natural even with the second couple. I loved PieOzone's story too. The last eps had me hooked and my jaw on the floor.

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It had major highlights but I wish they did a little better

I will admit that I got baited by the Shen An and Duan Ru Xing scene from twitter (you know the one). In fact, I was so baited I went and read the original CN novel before watching the series just in case. And because I did that, it made me appreciate this show more; the novel was surprisingly concise, so the show took the source material and extrapolated on the plot in ways I really enjoyed. I liked the little details they added, and it made it more of an experience to watch.

Ironically, one of my qualms about the show is the very reason that got me into watching it: there's too many bed scenes. Now, hear me out. I'm not one of those puritanical people that become uncomfortable at the prospect of two consenting adults on screen getting it on. One thing I really love about Thailand's BL production is how unashamed they are to show these moments. This show had a lot of them! There were so many bed scenes that I absolutely adored and will probably go back to rewatch because they make me so happy. But I also don't think I'm in the wrong when I say that at certain points, it felt too drawn out and fanservice-y to the point of interrupting the flow of the story. This show is not the only one - this has simply been a trend recently. If anything this show does this better than others, but because I liked this story so much I want to demand better. Above all, I want the story I like to flow well.

While I did like that they expanded the plot from the book, some of the interjections into the plot did feel useless and functionally incomprehensible. The mushroom scene? Random backstory of Ob-aun's family asking Shan's for money, serving no purpose other than some minor friction caused by Intouch that also lead nowhere because Ob-aun didn't even really bring it up with Shan... Sin's whole deal that barely got any proper conclusion... Just some random stuff that clearly existed to fluff up the plot but felt too staged and difficult to immerse myself into.

Another issue I had is that considering how high quality the production seemed to be, not all of the actors' performances seemed up to par. I won't name names because it's not just one person and ultimately I also think the director could have spent more effort drawing out those performances from them too, but it especially stood out in scenes where one of the actors is clearly doing their best while their counterpart has an expression so ambiguous I am playing a guessing game at what emotion they're trying to express there.

All in all, it was a really sweet watch that I think could have ended up perfect had they ironed out some details. However, I am looking forward to more from these actors and production in the future because I do see the potential to evolve their future works.

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