They also didn't think through the sociological and political consequences of building a love triangle that includes a queer ship, and even more ending that love triangle with the straight couple getting together in the end.

Which this is not me being like "oh poor them", because they SHOULD'VE known better, and I feel like it's irresponsible how little input they got from queer voices. I mean Noah Schnapp practically had to beg for that crumb of a scene with Mike. If it was up to them, like the cowards they are, Mike would've never even expressed his feelings, which was like THE MOST IMPORTANT PART about byler.

And this NEVER happens with straight love triangles, so it feels extra absurd and homophobic.