Cable channel HBO Asia has been busy these past few years!
Their latest Asian-based production, "Halfworlds" is set for a premiere date on 29 November 2015.
"Halfworlds" is HBO Asia's fourth production and Red Dot Diva really appreciates their constant effort to create as well as develop stories that are recognizably Asian but are also set to appeal to a wider audience. For those who have not caught up with HBO Asia's recent works, their first original title was "Dead Mine" in 2012, followed by their first prime-time series "Serangoon Road" and a four-part horror mini series "Grace".
An eight-episode supernatural thriller set in the dark and mysterious alleys of Jakarta, "Halfworlds" is about the Demits - a host of demons huddled in a covert society, who have lived among humans for centuries. When Sarah, a street artist uncovers the secret and tips the balance, a chain of events sets off, leading to a clash between the two sides.
Salvita Decorte as Sarah |
During the inaugural Jakarta Comic Con held on 26 September, director Joko Anwar and cast members introduced the series to fans at a panel. The lucky fans were also given a treat to a special screening of the first episode of "Halfworlds". Word is, the series is akin to an "Indonesian Buffy"??
Adinia Wirasti as Nadia (she looks like a demon. Is she one?) |
The premise is not unfamiliar to those who indulge in TV shows coming from the USA, Canada or the UK. However, Asian faces that are identifiable to regional fans is the novelty here. One thing that Red Dot Diva knows is that the South-East Asian folks love their horror, supernatural stories, so she thinks a more significant audience would enjoy "Halfworlds".
Take a peek of what "Halfworlds" is about from the trailer here:
There are some kick-ass fight moves in the trailer as the demons are on the hunt for Sarah, and Red Dot Diva surmises that there is some love triangle going on as well. Hopefully, that part of the story doesn't come off as trite and cheesy. No complaints about the handsome, broody, mysterious Oliver Queen-like guy in the hood though.
Arifin Putra is Barata |
Overall, the production looks promising, and she intends to catch the series when it premieres across Asia on 29 November. New episodes will air weekly, which helps to keep the momentum of a story going.
For those who prefer to watch their shows digitally, HBO Asia will be streaming the first episode on Facebook immediately after it airs on cable! The series consists of 8 episodes; each one is 30 minutes long.
Other content about the show will also be posted their regularly. So, remember to check in to the "Halfworlds" Facebook page at https://www.facebook.com/HalfworldsHBO for updates.
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