Yes, it did. The over - the - top drama, exaggerated character relationships, and some out - of - left - field plot twists made it feel like a fan - created story. For example, the way some characters' personalities were amped up to extreme levels was more in line with what you'd expect from a fanfiction writer trying to make things as exciting as possible.
In many ways, it did. The way certain characters were brought back and their storylines were developed in All Stars was a bit like fanfiction. It seemed like the writers were playing with different fan theories or ideas. For instance, the sudden alliances and betrayals that were more extreme than in previous seasons felt like something a fan might write to add more chaos and drama to the story. Also, the focus on some of the more popular characters in very specific and sometimes contrived ways was similar to how fanfiction often centers around beloved characters.
Sort of. There were elements that gave it that fanfiction vibe. The mash - up of different character arcs and the somewhat forced romantic subplots resembled what often happens in fan - made stories. However, it still had the overall feel of a regular Total Drama production, so it wasn't entirely like a fanfiction.