That's the thing, I don't see it as bad writing at all. I think the writing is doing exactly what it sets out to do, and that being melodramatic doesn't mean it's poorly written.
This is where I am too. I like this writing style and I don't see writing in this style to be less skillful. It's perfectly valid to prefer a more realistic handling of emotions and consequences, but that was never the goal of the series.
We could even say the same about junk food. It's junk because it's bad for you, not because it's poorly made. Quite a lot of design went into making junk food exactly the way it is: profitably shelf stable, hyperpalatable to induce overreating and by extension more spending, and with nourishment or health as a last priority only relevant for marketing.
Imagine trying to make doritos or cheetos at home. Most skilled home cooks wouldn't have any idea how to do it. The best they could achieve is something dorito or cheeto like after sufficient research and practice.
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