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7/10 for chaotic charm
I must say the reason why I started this series was because I saw this comment that said. “There’s 3 options, you’re either going to love it or you’re going to hate it or you don’t feel anything about it” so immediately I was curious which set I’d fall into.
I have a hard time focusing and I’m that person who never really finishes watching BLs I still have; Bad Buddy, The Eclipse, The Heart Killers, Love Mechanics and a few more on hold. Not because they were boring, they just didn’t have me hooked enough. But with this one I couldn’t walk away, I couldn’t sleep
When I first saw the title “Battle of the Writers”, I expected fiery rivalries, sharp banter and cutthroat competition. What I got? 5 writers sitting down to collaborate on one story – chaos included
The concept was honestly fascinating: multiple creative voices coming together to weave a single narrative. But the execution? Let’s just say it was unique.
You find yourself thrown into a whirlwind of dramatized enactments from their story, mixed with the behind-the-scenes process of the writers themselves.
Sometimes it felt like I was watching two dramas at once – the book within the show and the show about the book
Was it messy? Yes. Did it always make sense? Not quite.
But did I have fun? Absolutely.
There’s a strange charm in the chaos. The ensemble cast brings a certain energy and even when the pacing dragged or the story got tangled, I couldn’t stop watching. It felt more like a theatrical experiment than a polished drama, which, in its own way, was refreshing.
Personally I only wish they’d cropped out some of the excessive enactments – the series could’ve been sharper as a mini drama and focused more on the love stories because I feel they didn’t get enough time or space for the relationship developments. Still I came out entertained, a little bewildered, but with a smile.
Who should watch: fans of experimental BLs, people who liked lovely writer’s behind the scenes vibes but want something more playful and chaotic
Who should skip: if you prefer tight pacing and consistent storytelling, you may get frustrated
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