I mean I think it’s stupid to seriously romanticize the mafia- and it can be harmful but tbh I haven’t seen it actually be harmful so idk. But then I said “Yes” they should be allowed to write whatever they want as long as it doesn’t break episode guidelines. It doesn’t mean it’s right- tho.
Like I get researching stuff for writing… but I also think it’d be interesting to explore serial killers in a way through the eyes of society and not realistically. But point being; if you are trying to portray it with some realism please do research.
If you aren’t make sure you make that known or something lol.
It’s also worth mentioning that a lot of epi writers aren’t writing with the intention of exploring the unrealistic side of serial killers and stuff… it’s late, my brain is being funny… So excuse me if none of which I’m saying makes sense.
Because I’ve gotten very mad at mafia stories before lol. There was one on here where a dude looked at MC for a second/was flirting with her for a little bit and the LI straight up killed him and there were absolutely no consequences. Or like, explanation of why besides, “Oh I’m just jealous because I can’t stand to see another man even look at you”.
I guess what I’m saying is there are tons of very talented writers out there who explore very dark themes while making some sort of statement about society- I think that’s fine.
But it’s annoying when you write a flat romance with no depth and just make the LI a serial killer for fun. And he’s labeled as a “bad boy”.